Sears 153.33262 Manual De Usuario

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Burner Flames
Inspect the burner flames through the viewport and compare 
them to the drawings in Figure 31. A properly operating burner 
should produce a soft blue flame. Blue tips with yellow inner 
cones are satisfactory. The tips of the flame may have a slight 
yellow tint. The flame should not be all yellow or have a sharp 
blue-orange color. Contaminated air may cause an orange 
colored flame. Contact a qualified technician if the flame is not 
satisfactory.
FIGURE 31.
Emergency Shut Down
IMPORTANT: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fails 
to shut off, turn off the heater’s manual gas control valve and the 
electrical power. Call a qualified technician.
Water Temperature Regulation
Water temperature over 125°F (52°C)    
can cause servere burns instantly 
resulting  in severe  injury or death.
Children, the elderly, and the 
physically or mentally disabled  are at 
highest risk for scald injury.
Feel water before bathing or 
showering.
Temperature limiting valves are 
available.
Read instruction manual for safe 
temperature setting.
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. 
HOTTER 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 
infirm, or physically/mentally handicapped.  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, 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 24.  Follow manufacturer’s 
instructions for installation of the valves.  Before changing the 
factory setting on the thermostat see Table 5 and Figure 32. 
Using the lowest hot water temperature that meets your needs 
will also provide the most energy efficient operation of the water 
heater. 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.  
NOTE:  A water temperature range of 120°F-140°F (49°C-60°C) 
is recommended by most dishwasher manufacturers.
The thermostat of this water heater has been factory set at 
its lowest position. It is adjustable and must be reset to the 
desired temperature setting to reduce the risk of scald injury.  
The electronic control display temperature should be set at 
approximately 120°F (49°C) and this is the preferred starting 
point, see Table 5. 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.
TABLE 5
Pressing the “COOLER”     button decreases temperature and 
pressing the “HOTTER”     button increases the temperature.
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.   “Unlock” the temperature indicators by holding down both 
“COOLER” and “HOTTER” temperature adjustment buttons 
at the same time for one second (See Figure 32). The dis-
play will light up. The display will only remain on for 30 sec-
onds if no further buttons are pressed. After 30 seconds the 
control will go back to “Lock” mode (“Lock” mode indicates  
a temperature setting is locked into the control memory).
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: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail to shut 
off, turn off the manual gas control valve to the appliance.
NOTE:  During low demand periods when hot water is not being 
used, a lower thermostat setting will reduce energy losses and
Water 
Temperature 
°F
Time for 1st 
Degree Burn 
(Less Severe Burns)
Time for Permanent Burns 
2nd & 3rd Degree 
(Most Severe Burns)
110
(normal shower temp.)
116
(pain threshold)
116
35 minutes
45 minutes
122
1 minute
5 minutes
131
5 seconds
25 seconds
140
2 seconds
5 seconds
149
1 second
2 seconds
154
instantaneous
1 second
(U.S. Government Memorandum, C.P.S.C., Peter L. Armstrong, Sept. 15,1978)