Water Temperature Regulation
The higher the 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 individuals,
or elderly persons, mixing valves for point of use
are necessary as means of reducing the scalding
potential of hot water.
The gas control valve is factory-adjusted to its low-
est temperature, approximately 70
o
F (21
o
C). When
the water heater is plugged in for the first time, the
gas control valve will start to heat the water to this
temperature. To avoid any unintentional 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
second (
see Lighting Instructions). 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, and both
buttons will again have to be pressed to see the
water temperature setting. Release both of the tem-
perature adjustment buttons.
2. If this is the first time that the control has been used,
the leftmost green indi-
cator will be illuminated,
indicating the water tem-
perature setting of approx-
imately 70°F (21°C). If the
control has been in opera-
tion for some time, the
water temperature setting
may indicate a diffe
rent
temperature. See Figure
13 for an explanation of
what each of the tempera-
ture indicators mean.
To decrease the temperature, press and release
the COOLER button once. The temperature
indicators 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 tem-
perature change desired.
To increase the temperature, press and release
the HOTTER button once. The temperature
indicators will now display the new temperature set-
ting. Press and release the HOTTER button until
you have reached the desired setting. HOLDING
DOWN THE BUTTON WILL NOT CONTINUE TO
RAISE THE SETTING. The button must be pressed
and released for each temperature 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).
3. 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 any time you
see the indicators on, there may be a system error
and you should consult the
Troubleshooting Guide
of this document, or contact a trained service profes-
sional.
When hot water is drawn from the tank in frequent
short bursts, a condition known as “stacking” is cre-
ated. “Stacking” is the result of increased cycling of the
burner and can produce very hot water temperatures at
the hot water outlet. Always remember to check the hot
water coming out of any faucet with your hand before
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FLASHING
APPROXIMATE
TEMPERATURE
˚F (˚C)
70 (21)
(Vacation)
110 (43)
115 (46)
120 (49)
125 (52)
130 (54)
135 (57)
140 (60)
145 (63)
150 (66)
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 (43)
115 (46)
120 (49)
125 (52)
130 (54)
135 (57)
140 (60)
145 (63)
150 (66)
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 13
