GE AP12170-4 Use And Care Manual

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Safety Instructions Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Customer ServiceTime/Temperature Relationship in ScaldsWater Temperature Time To Produce a Serious Burn120°F More than 5 minutes125°F 11/2 to 2 minutes130°F About 30 seconds135°F About 10 seconds140°F Less than 5 seconds145°F Less than 3 seconds150°F About 11/2 seconds155°F About 1 secondTable courtesy of Shriners Burn InstituteThe chart shown above may be used as a guidein determining the proper water temperature foryour home.NOTICE: Households with small children, disabled,or elderly persons may require a 120°F or lowerthermostat setting to prevent contact with “HOT”water.The temperature of the water in the heater isregulated by the adjustable surface mountedthermostat(s) located behind the jacket accesspanel(s). Dual element heaters have twothermostats. To comply with safety regulationsthe thermostat(s) were set at 120°F before thewater heater was shipped from the factory.The illustration at the leftshows the temperatureadjustment dial usedfor setting the watertemperature.Refer to the OperatingInstructions in thismanual for detailedinstructions in how toadjust the thermostat(s).DANGER: Hotter water increases the Potentialfor Hot Water SCALDS.!D A N G E R!HOTWater temperature over 125°F cancause severe burns instantly ordeath from scalds.Children, disabled and elderly areat highest risk of being scalded.See instruction manual beforesetting temperature at waterheater.Feel water before bathing orshowering.Temperature limiting valves areavailable, see manual.BURNRESETRESETTURN OFFPOWERBEFORESERVICING90°F150°F125°FIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.3Reset buttonThermostatprotectivecoverThermostatdial pointerWARNING!WATER TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENTSafety and energy conservation are factors to be considered when selecting the watertemperature setting of water heater’s thermostat. Water temperatures above 125°F cancause severe burns or death from scalding. Be sure to read and follow the warnings outlinedon the label pictured below. This label is also located on the water heater near thethermostat access panel.NOTICE: Mixing valves are available for reducing point ofuse water temperature by mixing hot and cold water inbranch water lines are available. Contact a licensedplumber or the local plumbing authority for furtherinformation.