GE SG50T12TVT Use and Care Manual - Page 24
Operating the water heater cont.
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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Operating the water heater cont. Water Temperature Setting... The following is additional information which aid in determining a safe working temperature to meet each household need. Maximum water temperatures occur just after the burner has shut off. To determine the water temperature, turn on a hot water faucet and place a thermometer in the water stream. If an adjustment to the water temperature is preferred, then refer to the Water Heater User Display - Operation Instructions for instruction on adjusting the local and remote user display temperature setpoints. A condition known as "stacking" or "layering" can occur when a series of short and frequent hot water draws are taken. The hottest temperature water will be at the top of the tank, closest to the outlet pipe delivering hot water to the home. Stacking can cause this top layer of water to be hatter than the water toward the bottom of the tank near the gas control (thermostat). Therefore, always remember to test the water temperature with your hand before use and remember that hotter water increases the risk of scald injury. Also, always supervise young children or others who are incapacitated. The gas control (thermostat) is constructed with a built in safety shut-off device designed to shut off the gas supply to the burner if the main burner is extinguished for any reason. The gas control (thermostat) is also equipped with a gas shut off device that will shut off the gas supply to the burner if the water heater exceeds normal operating temperatures. Refer to the "Before You Call For Service" section of this manual, or contact your dealer. ! WARNING: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance If the water heater has been subjected to fire, flood or physical damage, turn off the manual gas control (shut-off) valve and do not operate the water heater again until it has been checked by a qualified service technician. NOTICE: Replace any part of the gas control system which has been under water. Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips 140°F 130°F 150°F 160°F Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds Water Temperature 120°F 125°F 130°F 135°F 140°F 145°F 150°F 155°F Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute Time To Produce a Serious Burn More than 5 minutes 11/2 to 2 minutes About 30 seconds About 10 seconds Less than 5 seconds Less than 3 seconds About 11/2 seconds About 1 second 120°F 113°F 105°F 98°F 90° F Temperatures are approximate 24 Customer Service