Kenmore 32607 Owners Manual - Page 13

Temperature Regulation Water temperature over 125°F (52°0) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest riskfor scald injury. Feel water before bathing or showering. Temperature limiting valves are available. Read instruction manual for safe temperature setting. HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot water. Water heated to a temperature which will 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 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, some type of tempering device, such as a mixing valve, should 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 of the thermostat, read the "Temperature Regulation" section in this manual. 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 bathtub or shower. Thermostat The thermostat position which of scald injury. of this water approximates heater 120°F has been factory (49°C), to reduce set at a the risk The thermostat is adjustable is desired. Read all warnings heating before proceeding. if a different water temperature in this manual and on the water TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB _I ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT TEMPERATURE SETTINGS It is recommended that the dial be set lower whenever possible. VERY HOT = approx. 160°F (71°C) C = approx. I50°F (66°C) B = approx. 140°F (60°C) A = approx. 130°F (54°C) HOT = approx. 120°F (49°C) About 1/2 second About 1-1/2 seconds Less than 5 seconds About 30 seconds More than 5 minutes NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F (49°-60°0) recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers. Thermostat Adjustment (Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostat" section) I ® Before removing any access panels or servicing the water heater, make sure the electrical supply to the water heater is turned "OFF". * Failure to do this could result in death, serious bodily injury, or property damage. The thermostat is adjustable is desired. Read all warnings section before proceeding. if a different water temperature in the "Temperature-Regulation" I3