Kenmore 153.337462, 153.33796 Service and Adjustment, Tank Sediment Cleaning, Burner Inspection

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 waterareas, you may not be able to drain all sediment deposits by simply draining the tank. In these cases MagErad (part no. 23600) can be used to help remove the sedi- ment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service Center. Forordering,referto the "Repair Parts"section.

Burner Inspection

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Do ont usethisapldianceif any pert of it hasbeen ander water. _ Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the I appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the burner systemwh ch hasbeen underwat_

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

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 or leakage of combustion products.

Rusted flakes around top of water }_eater.

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

&WARNING

Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may ,occur if air for combustion contains certain chemicalvapors.

!Spray can propellants, cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming ponl chemica/s, calcium and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and processchemicalsare typicaicompoundswh chare potentiallycorrosive.

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Obstructedor deteriorated ventsystemsmay presenta serious

heaithrisk or usphyxiation.

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Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent ] escape of dangerous flue gosseswhich could cause deadly

asphyxation.

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If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or I deterioration, something iswrong. Call the local gas utility to ] correct the problem and dean or replace the flue and venting before resum ng operation of the water heater.

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Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction beforefurther use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leaveI "OFF" until repairs are made, becausefailure to correct the cause of the sooting can result in a fire or explosioncausing

DEATH, SERIOUS BOD LY NJUI_, OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.

Burner Cleaning

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

If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning is required, turn

the gas control knob dock'wise (ff"x) to the "OFF" position, depressing slightly.

NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is dept-'_,sedslighdy. 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

fo_ 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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