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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.
NOTE: A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-60°C)
is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at its
lowest position (PILOT LIGHTING). It is adjustable and must
be reset to the desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of
scald injury. The mark (
) indicative of approximately 120°F
(49°C) is preferred starting point. Some local codes or provinces
have a requirement for a lower setting.
Turn the water temperature dial clockwise ( ) to decrease
the temperature, or counterclockwise ( ) to increase the
temperature.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn
off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
FIGURE 22.
Temperature Time to Produce 2nd & 3rd
Settings Degree Burns on Adult Skin
VERY HOT= approx. 160°F (71°C)
About 1/2 second
C = approx. 150°F (66°C) About 1-1/2 seconds
B = approx. 140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
A = approx. 130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds
= approx. 120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes
LOW = approx. 80°F (27°C) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
FIGURE 23.
Temperature Regulation
Short repeated heating cycles caused by small hot water uses
can cause temperatures at the point of use to exceed the
thermostat setting by up to 30°F (16.7°C). If you experience this
type of use you should consider using lower temperature settings
to reduce scald hazards.
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 province 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, a means such as a mixing valve, shall 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, see Figure 8 on page 9 and Figure 15 on page 13.
Valves for reducing point of temperature by mixing cold and hot
water are also available. Consult Maytag Customer Service
(1-800-788-8899). Follow manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of the valves. Before changing the factory setting
on the thermostat, see Figures 22 and 23. Using the lowest hot
water temperature that meets your needs will also provide the
most energy efficient operation of the water heater.