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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater,the water tem-
perature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F higher or
lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise (_-"',) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (_"-_) to increase the
temperature.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at
the mark approximating 120 ° F, the actual water temperature at
any hot water tap could be as high as 150°F or as low as 90°F.
Any water heater's intended purpose is to heat water. Hot water
is needed ior cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will
present a scald hazard. Depending on the time element, and the
people involved (normaladults, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at different temperatures.
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AWARNING
HOTTERWATERCAN SCALD:Water heatersareintendedto
producehot water.Water heatedto a temperaturewhichwill
satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,andother sanitizingneeds
canscaldand permanently injureyouupon contact.Somepeo-
plearemore likelyto bepermanentlyinjuredbyhotwaterthan
others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,orphysical.
ly/mentallyhandicapped.Ifanyoneusinghotwaterinyourhome
fits intooneofthesegroupsor ifthereisa localcodeor statelaw
requiringa certaintemperaturewaterat thehotwatertap,then
youmusttakespecialprecautions.Inadditionto usingthe lowest
possibletemperature setting thatsatisfiesyour hotwaterneeds,
a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hotwater
tapsusedbythesepeopleor at the waterheater.Mixingvalves
areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman-
ufacturersinstructionsfor installationof the valves.Before
changingthe factory setting on the thermostat, read the
'_emperature Regulation"sectioninthismanual
AWARNING
Never allowsmallchildrento usea hot water tap, or to draw
theirownbathwater, Never leavea childor handicappedper-
sonunattendedin a 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 1200F 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.
• HOT- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 120°F,
which will supply hot water at the most economi-
cal 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 1400E
C- Is a thermostat setting of approximately 150°E
VERY HOT- Is a thermostat setting of 160°E It is recommend-
ed that the dial be set lower whenever possible.
NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°-140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
I AWARNING I
Shouldoverheatingoccur or the gassupplyfail to shutoff,
turn "OFF" the manualgascontrolvalveto the appliance. [
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