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Temperature Regulation
Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water
temperature in certain situations may vary up to 30°F high-
er or lower at the point of use such as, bathtubs, showers,
sink, etc.
Any water heaters intended purpose is to heat water. Hot
water is needed for cleaning, (bodies, dishes, clothing). Hot
water will present a scald hazard. Depending on the time
element, and the people involved (normal adults, children,
toddlers, elderly, infirm, etc.) scalding may occur at differ-
ent temperatures.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at
its lowest position, to reduce the risk of scald injury. It is
adjustable and must be reset to the desired temperature set-
ting. The mark (
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indicative of approximately 120°F is preferred starting
point. Some states have a requirement for a lower setting. If
you need hotter water, follow directions for temperature
adjustment, but beware of the warnings in this section.
Pressing the “COOLER”
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button decreases temperature
and pressing the “HOTTER”
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button increases the tem-
perature.
To avoid any unintentional changes in water temperature
settings, the control has a tamper resistant feature for
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NOTE: Water temperature range of 120°–140°F recom-
mended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
WARNING
HOTTER WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intend-
ed 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 perma-
nently injured by hot water than others. These include the
elderly, children, the infirm, or physically/mentally hand-
icapped. If anyone using hot water in your home fits into
one of these groups or if there is a local code or state 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, some type of tempering device, such
as a mixing valve, should 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. A
qualified plumber should be consulted. Follow manufac-
turers instructions for installation of the valves. Before
changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the
“Temperature Regulation” section in this manual.
WARNING
Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to
draw their own bath water. Never leave a child or hand-
icapped person unattended in a bathtub or shower.
WARNING
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off,
turn “OFF” the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
C - Flashing = approx. 160°F
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B = approx. 140°F
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A = approx. 130°F
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WARM = approx. 80°F
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Time to Produce
Display
2nd & 3rd Degree
Temperature Setting
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A B C
Burns on Adult Skin
TEMPERATURE INDICATORS
TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS
changing the temperature setting. To change the tempera-
ture setting follow these instructions:
1. “Wake Up” the temperature indicators by holding down
both “COOLER” and “HOTTER” temperature adjust-
ment 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 adjustment 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.
NOTE: 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.
