Kenmore 32646 Owners Manual - Page 17

Temperature Regulation Water temperature over 125°F (52°C) can cause severe burns instantly resulting in severe injury or death. Children, the elderly, and the physically or mentally disabled are at highest risk for 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 see Temperature Settings table at right. 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. Thermostats The lower thermostat is factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT (FOR DUAL ELEMENT MODELS} ADJUSTABLE LOWER THERMOSTAT WITH HIGH LIMIT FIGURE 27. Temperature Settings NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F (49°-60°0) recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers, 160°F (71°C) 150°F (66°0) 140°F (60°C) 130°F (54°0) 129°F (49°0) About I/2 second About 1-1/2 seconds Less than 5 seconds About 30 seconds More than 5 minutes Upper and Lower Thermostat Adjustments The thermostats of this water position which approximates of scald injury. heater 120°F have been factory (49°C), to reduce set at a the risk The upper thermostat is factory set at a position which approximates 120°F (49°C), and is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heating before proceeding. JP,.....-- THERMOSTAT BEHIND UPPER ACCESS PANEL PANEL {DUAL ELEMENT N1ODELS ONLY) (Refer to thermostat illustrations under "Thermostats" 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. KNOB FIGURE 26. NOTE: It is not necessary to adjust the upper thermostat. However, if it is adjusted above the factory set point of 120°F (49°C), it is recommended lower thermostat setting. that it not be set higher than the 17