Kenmore 153.33204 User Manual

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Due to the nature of the typical gas water heater, the water temperature 

in certain situations may vary up to 30°F (16.7°C) higher or lower at the 

point of use such as, bathtubs, showers, sink, etc.

It is recommended that lower water temperatures be used to avoid the 

risk of scalding. It is further recommended, in all cases, that the water 

temperature be set for the lowest temperature which satisfi es your hot 

water needs. This will also provide the most energy effi cient operation 
of the water heater.

HOT WATER CAN SCALD: Water heaters are intended to produce hot 

water. Water heated to a temperature which will satisfy space heating, 

clothes washing, dish washing, and other sanitizing needs can scald 

and permanently injure you upon contact. Some people are more likely 

to be permanently injured by hot water than others. These include 

the elderly, children, the infi rm, or physically/mentally handicapped. If 

anyone using hot water in your home fi ts 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 satisfi es your hot 

water needs, a means 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, see Figure 15. 

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for installation of the valves. Before 

changing the factory setting on the thermostat, read the “Temperature 

Regulation” section in this manual, see Figure 26.

Never allow small children to use a hot water tap, or to draw their own 

bath water. Never leave a child or handicapped person unattended in 

a bathtub or shower.

The water heater should be located in an area where the general public 
does not have access.

The water temperature setting was factory set at the lowest temperature; 
Pressing the “COOLER” 

  button decreases temperature and pressing 

the “HOTTER” 

  button increases the temperature.

Setting the water heater temperature at 120°F (49°C) (Approx. “

” mark 

on temperature setting of gas valve) will reduce the risk of scalds. Some 
states require settings at specifi c lower temperatures.

To avoid any unintentional changes in water temperature settings, the 
control 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 26. 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.

Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut off, turn off the 
manual gas control valve to the appliance.

 

 

 

Time to Produce

 

 

      

Display

 

2nd and 3rd Degree

 

Temperature Setting 

      

 A B C

 

Burns on Adult Skin

   C-Flashing = approx. 160°F (71°C) 

 

About 1/2 seconds

  C = approx. 150°F (66°C) 

 

About 1-1/2 seconds

  B = approx. 140°F (60°C) 

 

Less than 5 seconds

  A = approx. 130°F (54°C) 

 

About 30 seconds

   = approx. 120°F (49°C) 

 

More than 5 minutes

  WARM = approx. 80°F (27°C) 

 

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