Maytag HE21250S - Manual (Page 18)

Service and Maintenance
Temperature Regulation
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are
intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a
temperature which wiil satisfy clothes washing,
dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald
and permanently injure you upon contact. Some
people are more likely to be permanently injured by
not water than others. These include the elderly,
children, the infirm, or physicaiiy/mentaiiy handi­
capped. If anyone using not water in your home fits
into one of these groups or if there is a local code or
state law requiring a certain temperature water at
the hot water tap, then you must take special pre­
cautions. In addition to using the lowest possible
temperature setting that satisfies your hot water
needs, a means sucn as a mixing valve, should be
used at the hot water taps used by these people or
at the water heater. Mixing vaives are available at
plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manu­
facturers instructions for installation of the valves.
Before changing the factory setting on the thermo­
stat, read the 'Hemperature Regulation" section in
this manual.
AWARNING
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap,
or to draw their own bath water. Never leave a
child or handicapped person unattended in a bath­
tub or shower.
Thermostats
The thermostats of this water heater have been factory set at
their lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to
reduce the risk of scald injury.
The upper and lower thermostat is factory set at its lowest
position which approximates 120°F (Hot) and is adjustable if
a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in
this manual and on the water heater before proceeding.
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LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
THROUGH OPENING IN LOWER ACCESS PANEL
Temperature Settings
HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F,
which will supply hot water at the most eco­
nomical temperatures.
A-ls a thermostat setting of approximately 130°F.
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°F.
C-ls a thermostat setting of approximately 150°F.
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°F.
It is recommended that the dial be set lower
whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°-140°F recom­
mended by most dishwasher manuhicturers.
UPPER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE
BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL
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