Kenmore 31813 Owners Manual - Page 15

Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation AWARNING HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, 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 hot water than others. These include the elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If anyone using hot 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 precautions. In addition to using the lowest possible temperature setting that satisfies your hot water needs, a means such as a mixing valve, shall be used at the hot water taps used by these people or at the water heater. Mixing valves are available at plumbing supply or hardware stores. Follow manufacturers instructions for installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual. AWARNING J Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to J draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or handi- capped personunattended n a bathtub or shower. Thermostats The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at the lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) to reduce the risk of scald injury. The thermostat is factory set at its lowest position which approximates 120°F (Hot) and is adjustable ifa different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater before proceeding. Temperature Settings HOT- ls a thermOStat setting of approximately 120°F, whi& will supply hot water at the most economical temperatures. A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 130°E B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 140°E C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E VERY HOT- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 160°E It is recommended that the dial be set lower whenever possible. NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers. t60°F 150°F 140°F 130°F 120°F About 1/2 seconds About I - 112seconds Less than S seconds About 30 seconds Hore than S minutes Thermostat Adjustment The thermostat iias been factory set at hot (approximately 120°F) m reduce the risk of scald injury. The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature isdesired. Read all warnings in the "'I_mperature-Reguladod' section before proceeding. The thermostat pointer casl be turned dodavise (_,._ J) to increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise (M- j_ ) to_'ecrease the temperature setting, with a small flat tip screwdriverT- 1. _Ihrn"OFF" the electrical power ro the water heater at the junction box. AWARNING I HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Before removing any accesspanelsor servicingthe water heater, make sure I the electrical supplyto the water heater is turned "OFF". I Failure to do this could result in DEATH, SERIOUS BODI- LY NJURY,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 2. "hke offthe accesspanel and insulation pad. 3. The slotted ad ustment (using the screwdriver) can be turned clock- wise (_..._J) to increase the temperature setting, or counter c ockwise (M..._..._) to decrease the temperature setting. 4. Replace the insulation pad and access panel. 5. "lhrn "ON" the power supply. ADJUSTMENT ACCESS ADJUSTABLE THERMOSTAT BEHIND ACCESS PANEL 15