Use & Care Manual

Water Temperature Setting…
Maximum water temperatures occur just
after the burner has shut off. To determine
the water temperature, turn on a hot water
faucet and place a thermometer in the water
stream.
To avoid any unintentional changes in water
temperature settings, the combination gas
control (thermostat) has a tamper resistant
feature for changing the temperature setting.
To change the temperature setting follow
these instructions.
1. "Wake Up" the temperature indicators
by holding down both "COOLER" and
"HOTTER" temperature adjustment
buttons at the same time for one second,
see Figure below. One or two of the
temperature indicators will light up.
These indicators will only remain on
for 30 seconds if no further buttons are
pressed. After 30 seconds the control will
go back to "sleep" mode.
2. Release both of the temperature buttons.
a. To decrease the temperature press and
release the "COOLER" button until
the desired setting is reached.
b. To increase the temperature press and
release the "HOTTER" button until
the desired setting is reached.
NOTICE: Holding down the button
will not continue to lower or raise the
temperature setting. The button must be
pressed and released for each temperature
change desired.
A condition known as “stacking” or
“layering” can occur when a series of short
and frequent hot water draws are taken.
The hottest temperature water will be at the
top of the tank, closest to the outlet pipe
delivering hot water to the home.
Stacking can cause this top layer of water to
be hotter than the water toward the bottom
of the tank near the combination gas control
(thermostat). Therefore, always remember
to test the water temperature with your hand
before use and remember that hotter water
increases the risk of scald injury.
Also, always supervise young children or
others who are incapacitated.
The combination gas control (thermostat)
is constructed with a built in safety shutoff
device designed to shut off the gas supply to
the burner if the main burner is extinguished
for any reason.
The combination gas control (thermostat) is
also equipped with a single use gas shut off
device that will shut off the gas supply to the
burner if the water heater exceeds normal
operating temperatures. Refer to the Before
You Call For Service section of this manual,
or contact your dealer.
!
WARNING: Should overheating occur
or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off
the manual gas (shutoff) valve to the
appliance.
If the water heater has been subjected to fire,
flood or physical damage, turn off the manu-
al gas (shutoff) valve, and do not operate the
water heater again until is has been checked
by a qualified service technician.
Time/Temperature Relationship in Scalds
Water Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn
120°F (49°C) More than 5 minutes
125°F (52°C) 1
1
/2 to 2 minutes
130°F (54°C) About 30 seconds
135°F (57°C) About 10 seconds
140°F (60°C) Less than 5 seconds
145°F (63°C) Less than 3 seconds
150°F (66°C) About 1
1
/2 seconds
155°F (68°C) About 1 second
Table courtesy of Shriners Burn Institute
VACATION
WARNING
VERY
HOT
WARM
A B C
COOLER
HOTTER
Temperature Setting
Display
▼ A B C
Burns on Adult Skin
WARM = approx. 70°F (21°C)
● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
--------------------
▼ = approx. 120°F (49°C)
○ ○ ● ○ ○ ○
More than 5 minutes
A = approx. 130°F (54°C)
○ ○ ○ ● ○ ○
About 30 seconds
B = approx. 140°F (60°C)
○ ○ ○ ○ ● ○
Less than 5 seconds
C = approx. 150°F (66°C)
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ●
About 1-1/2 seconds
C-Flashing = approx. 160°F (71°C)
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ●
About 1/2 seconds
Operating the Water Heater
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