Kenmore 153.337763, 153.337863 Service and Adjustment, Burner Cleaning, Tank Sediment Cleaning

Service and Adjustment

Tank (Sediment) Cleaning

Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amounts of noise, and if left in the tank will cause premature tank failure. In some water areas, you may not be able to drain all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these cases Mag Erad (part no. 23600) can be used to help remove the sedi-

ment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service Center. For ordering, refer to the Repa'r Parts section.

Venting System Inspection

At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the venting system. You should look for:

•Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The com- bustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed.

Damage or deterioration which could cause improper vent- ing orleakage of combustion products.

Rusted flakes around top of water heater.

Burner Inspection

AWARNING

Do not usethisapplianceif anypart of it hasbeen underwater, Immediately call a Sears Service Technicianto inspectthe appliance and to replace the gascontrol or any part of the I

[ burnersystemwh chhasbeenunderwater, ]

At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner and pilot burner. The drawing is for your reference.

You should check for sooting which is not normal and will impair proper combustion.

AW_RNING

Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may occurif air for combustioncontainscertain chemicalvapors. Spraycan propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals,calcium and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and processchemicalsare typicalcompoundswhicharepotentially corrosive.

AWARNING

Obstructed or deteriorated ventsystemsmay present a serious healthrisk or asphyxietion.

_,WARNING	I
Be sure the vent pip_onnected	to prevent I

escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich could cause deadly asphyxiation.

•,WARNINGI

If after inspectionof the vent system you found sootingor deterioration,somethingiswrong.Call the localgasutility to

correctthe p.reblemand cleanor replace the flue and venting beforeresumingoperation of the water heater,

I_,WARNIN.__._._.GG]

Soot build-upindicates a problem that requires correction before further use.Turn "OFF" gasto water heater and leave "OFF" until repairsare made, becausefailureto correct the/ causeof the sootingcan result in a fire or explosioncausing_

DEATH, SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

Burner Cleaning

In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following instructions:

If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning ,isrequired, turn

the gas control knob clockwise (if'x,) to the OFF position,

depressing slightly. ,.

NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"

unless knob is depressed slighdy. DO NOT FORCE.

Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed by care- fully using the hose of a vacuum cleaner inserted through the access door of the water heater. If the burner needs to be removed

for additional cleaning, call the Sears Service Center to remove

and clean the burner and correct the problem that required the burner to be cleaned.

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