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Operating Instructions (cont'd)
Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gaswaterheater, the watertem-
_oeraturein certain situations may var_ up to 30°F higher or
wet at the point of usesuch as, bathtuns, showers,sink, etc.
This means that when the temperature adjustment dial is set at
the mark approximating 120°F, the actual watertemperature at
any hot water tap could beas high as 150°F or as lowas 90°F.
Any waterheater's intendedpurpose is to heat water.Hot water
is needed for cleaning (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot water will
present a scaldhazard. Depending on the time element, and the
people involved (norton[adults, children, toddlers, elderly,
infirm, etc.) scalding mayoccurat differenttemperatures.
AWARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD,"Water heatersare intendedto
producehot water. Water heated to a temperature whichvdU
satisfyclotheswashing,dishwashing,and other sanitizingneeds
canscaldand permanontly injureyou_on conta_ Sornepeo-
plearemore likelyto be penmnently injuredbyhot water than
others.Theseincludethe elderly,children,the infirm,or physical-
lylmontallyhandicapped.If anyoneusinghot water in your home
fitsintooneof thesegroupsor ifthereisa localcodeorstate law
requiringacertaintemperaturewater at the hotwatertaR then
youmusttakespecialpmcautior_ Inadditionto usingtheIowes_
possibletemperature settingthat satisfiesyourhot water needs
a meanssuchasa mixingvalve,shouldbe usedat the hot watel
tapsusedbythese peopleor at the water heater.Mixingvalves
areavailableat plumbingsupplyor hardwarestores.Followman-
ufacturers instructionsfor installation of the valves.Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
I'q'emperatureRegulation"sectioninthismanual.
AWARNING
Neverallowsmallchildrento useahot wotertap,orto draw
[ theirownbathwater.Neverleaveachildorhandicappedper-
I sonunattondedina bathtoborshower.
The thermostat of this waterheater has been factory set at its
lowestposition, to reduce the riskof scald injury. It is adjustable
and must be reset to the desiredtemperature setting.The mark
(A) HOT indicative of approximately 120°F is the preferred
startin_ point. Some states have a requirementfor a lowerset-
ring. Iryou need hotter water, followdirectionsfor temperature
adjustment, but bewareof the warningsin this section.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise_("-"x_) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise (€"- _"_) to increase the
temperature,
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°E
C-Is a thermostat setting of approximately
150°E
VERY HOT-Is a thermostat setting of 1600E 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 [
Should overheating occur or the gas supply failto shot off,]
Ourn OFF"_ manualgascontrolvalveto theappliance. I
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