Kenmore 33124 Owners Manual - Page 13

Service and Adjustment Temperature Regulation &WARNING 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. AWARNING I Never allow small children to use a hot water..t_., or I to d.r_.wtheir own bath water. Never leave a ch,ld or [ handicapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower. I Temperature Settings HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F, which will supply hot water at the most economical temperatures. A-Is a thermostat setting ofapproxlmately 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 when- ever possible. NOTE: Water temperature range of 120"--1400F mended by most dishwasher manufacturers. recom- Thermostat Adjustment The thermostat is adjustable if a different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the "Temperature-Regulation" section before proceeding. The thermostat pointer can be turned clockwise (*,,,__J) to increase the temperature setting or counter cloc-Ekwise (k.,__..._)to decrease the temperature setting, with a small flat tip screwdriver. 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 ira different water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in this manual and on the water heater before proceeding. @ © THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE THROUGH OPENING IN ACCESS PANEL 13