Kenmore 153.332563 Service and Adjustment, Tank Sediment Cleaning, Venting System 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 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 "Parts Order List" 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 or leakage of combustion products.

Rusted flakes around top of water heater.

Burner Inspection

"WARNING
Do not usethisapplian_	hasbeenunderwater

Immediately call a Sears Service Technicianto inspectthe applianceand to replace the gascontrol or any part of the

burnersystemwhichhasbeenunderwater.

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.

"WARNING

Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occurif air for combustioncontainscertain chemicalvapors. Spray can propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals,calcium and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and processchemicalsare typicalcompoundswhichare potentiallycorrosive.

.WARNINGI

Obstructed or deterioratedvent systemsmay presenta serious

healthrisk or asphyxat on.

I "WARNING ]

Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich could cause deadly

asphyxiation.]

"WARNING	l
If after inspectionof_you	found sootingor ]

deterioration,somethingiswrong. Call the localgasutility to I correct the problemand cleanor replacethe flue and venting

before resuming operation ofthe water heater.

"WARNING

Soot build-upindicatesa problem that requires correction beforefurther use.Turn "OFF" gasto water heater and leave "OFF" until repairs are made, becausefailureto correctthe causeof the sootingcan result in a fire or explosioncausing

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

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 clockwise (f"_) to the "OFF" position, depressing slightly.

NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is depressed slightly. 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 die Sears Service Center to remove

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

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