Kenmore 153.33459, 153.33449 Service and Adjustment, Burner Inspection, 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 Mug 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.

Burner Inspection

AWARNINGI

Do not .usethb applianceif anypart of it hasbeenunderwater, I

Immedtately call a SearsService Technicianto inspectthe I applianceand to replacethe gascontrol or any part of the I

burnersystemwhichhasbeenunderwaterI

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

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

Damage or deterioration which could cause improper vent-

iing or leakage of combustion products. Rusted flakes around top of water heater.

AWARNING

Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may occurif air for combustioncontainscertain chemicalvapors.

Spray canpropellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigeratorand air conditioner refrigerants, swimmingpool chemicals,calcium and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and processchemicalsare typicalcompoundswhich arepetentially corrosive.

AWARNING

Obstructed or deterioratedventsystemsmaypresenta serious healthHskor asphyxiation.

AWARNING]

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

asphyxiation. I

AWARNING

If after inspectionof the vent system yon found sootingor deterioration,something iswrong.Callthe localgasutility.to correctthe problemand cleanor replacethe flue andventing beforeresumingopera, on of the water heater,

AWARNING

Soot build-upindicatesaproblem that requirescorrection I

beforefurther u_. Turn "OFF" gasto water heater and leaveI I "OFF" until rep_ursare made, .becausefailureto correct .the I causeof the sootingcan result m a fire or explosioncaning I

I DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_OR, PROPERTYDAMAGE. I

Burner Cleaning

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

If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning !s 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 the Sears Service Center to remove and dean the burner and correct the problem that required the burner to be cleaned.

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