Water Temperature Regulation
The higher the temperature setting, the greater
the risk of scalding. Hot water can cause third
degree burns in under one (1) second at 160
o
F
(71
o
C), in five (5) seconds at 140
o
F (60
o
C), and in
thirty (30) seconds at 130
o
F (54
o
C). In households
where there are children, physically challenged indi-
viduals, or elderly persons, mixing valves for point
of use are necessary as means of reducing the
scalding potential of hot water.
When the water heater is plugged in for the first time,
the gas control valve will start to heat the water to
the factory adjusted temperature. To avoid any unin-
tentional changes in the water temperature settings,
the gas control valve has a tamper resistant feature
included for changing the temperature setting. If
you want to change this setting for either cooler or
warmer water, the following steps are necessary:
1) “Wake up” the temperature indicators by holding
down both the COOLER and HOTTER tempera-
ture adjustment buttons at the same time for one
(1) second (see Lighting Instructions). One or
two of the temperature indicators will light up.
These indicators will only remain on for 30 sec-
onds, if no further buttons are pressed. After 30
seconds, the control will go back to “Sleep” mode,
and both buttons will again have to be pressed
to see the water temperature setting. Release
both of the temperature adjustment buttons. See
Figure 8
for an explanation of what each of the tem-
perature indicators mean.
To decrease the temperature
, press and release
the COOLER button once. The temperature indi-
cators will now display the new temperature
setting. Press and release the COOLER but-
ton until you have reached the desired setting.
HOLDING DOWN THE BUTTON WILL NOT
CONTINUE TO LOWER THE SETTING.
The
button must be pressed and released for each
temperature change desired.
To increase the temperature, press and release
the HOTTER button once. The temperature
indicators will now display the new temperature
setting. Press and release the HOTTER but-
ton until you have reached the desired setting.
HOLDING DOWN THE BUTTON WILL NOT
CONTINUE TO RAISE THE SETTING
. The but-
ton must be pressed and released for each tem-
perature change desired.
To maximize the efficiency of this water heater and
reduce the risk of scalding, it is recommended that
the gas control valve be set at the setting below the
large triangle («
m
»), which represents approximately
120°F (49°C).
2. When you have completed setting the control,
wait 30 seconds to see that the temperature
indicators go off and the control enters
“Sleep” mode. ALL OF THE TEMPERATURE
INDICATORS WILL BE OFF DURING NORMAL
OPERATION
. If at any time you see the indicators
on, there may be a problem with the water heater
and you should consult the Troubleshooting Guide
of this document, or contact a trained service pro-
fessional.
When hot water is drawn from the tank in frequent
short bursts, a condition known as “stacking” is
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FLASHING
APPROXIMATE
TEMPERATURE
˚F (˚C)
70 (21)
(Vacation)
110 (38)
115 (46)
120 (49)
125 (52)
130 (54)
135 (57)
140 (60)
145 (63)
150 (65)
160 (71)
APPROXIMATE
TIME TO
CAUSE INJURY
N/A
5 Minutes
30 Seconds
5 Seconds
1.5 Seconds
Under 1 Second
DISPLAY
CLIGNOTANT
TEMPÉRATURE
APPROXIMATIVE
˚F (˚C)
70 (21)
(Vacances)
110 (38)
115 (46)
120 (49)
125 (52)
130 (54)
135 (57)
140 (60)
145 (63)
150 (65)
160 (71)
TEMPS
NÉCESSAIRE
POUR CAUSER
UNE BRÛLURE
S/O
5 minutes
30 secondes
5 secondes
1,5 seconde
moins d'une
seconde
AFFICHAGE
Figure 8
WARNING
DANGER
