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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the _ypical gas water heater, the water tem-
_oweraturein certain situations may vary up"to 30°F higher or
er at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at
the mark approximating 120° F, the actual water temperature at
any hot water rap could be as high as 150°F or as low as90°E
Turn the water temperature dial dockwise (ff"_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (4"'_) to increase the
temperature.
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water
is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will
present a scald hazard. Depending on the time dement, and the
people involved (normaladuhs, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
_WARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto
_roducehot water.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfyclo_es washing,dishwashin_andothersanitizingneeds
canscald_mdpermanently injureyouuponcontact.Somepeo-
plearemorelikelyto bepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthan
others.Theseincludetheelderly,children,the infirm,orphysical-
ly/mentallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterinyourhome
fitsintooneofthesegroupsor ifthereisalocalcodeorstatelaw
requiringa certaintemperaturewater at thehotwatertap,then
foumusttakespecialprecautions.Inadditionto usingthe lowest
x_ssibletemperatureset_ngthat satisfiesyour hotwater needs,
i meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbeusedatthe hotwater
tapsusedby thesepeopleor at the waterheater.Mixingvalves
areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman-
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'q'emperatureRegulation"sectioninthis manual.
AWARNING
Never allowsmallchildrento usea hotwater tap,or to draw
I their ownbathwater.Never leavea childor handicappedper-
[ sonunattendedina bathtubor shower.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is adjustable
and must be reset to the desired temperature setting. The mark
(•) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred
starting point. Some states have a requirement for a lower set-
ting. If you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
PILOT LIGHTING-Set here before attempting to light pilot.
• HOT-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
120°F, which will supply hot water at the
most economical temperatures. The
temperature adjustment knob can be
turned lower than HOT if desired.
A-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
130°E
B-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
140°F. This is the lowest setting for
supply of hot water to dishwashers.
C--Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 160°F. It is
recommended that the dial be set lower
whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°--140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
AWARNING
Shouldoverheatingoccuror the gassupply fail to shut off,
torn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance.
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