Kenmore 153.31614 User Manual download pdf (Page 17)

UPPER THERMOSTAT

1, Turn “OFF” the electric power to the water heater at the

junction box.

AWARNING

HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKl Before remov

ing any access panels or servicing the water heater,

make sure the electrical supply to the water heater

is turned “OFF”. Failure to do this could result in

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

2. Take “OFF” the access panel and fold away the insulation.

3. The slotted adjustment (using a screwdriver) can be turned

clockwise ^ to increase the temperature setting or

counter clockwise ( ^ to decrease the temperature set

ting.

4. Fold the insulation back in place and replace the access

panel.

5. Turn “ON” the power supply.

LOWER THERMOSTAT

The adjustment dial can be turned clockwise I/' to

increase the temperature setting or counter clockwise

^ to decrease the temperature setting.

Service and Adjustment (cont’d)

Thermostat Adjustments

On dual element models, both the upper and lower thermostats

have been ikctoty set at hot (approximately 120°F) to reduce the

risk of scald injury.

The upper and lower thermostats are adjustable if a different

water temperature is desired. Read all warnings in the

“Temperature-Regulation” section before proceeding.

NOTE; It is not necessary to adjust the upper ther

mostat. However, if it is adjusted above the factory

set point of I20‘F (Hot), it is recommended that it

not be set higher than the lower thermostat setting.

To adjust the temperature setting for both upper and lower ther

mostats.

LOWER THERMOSTAT ADJUSTABLE

THROUGH OPENING IN LOWER ACCESS PANEL

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