Kenmore 153.332462 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 rank 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.

Burner Inspection

&WARNINGI

Do not usethisapplianceif any part of it hasbeen under water, Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the burner systemwh ch has beenunderwater.

At least once ayear 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.

iingDamageorleakagedeteriorationof combustionwhichproductscould. cause improper vent- Rusted flakes around top of water heater.

&WARNING

Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustionconi_Jnscertain chemicalvapors. Spray can propallant_,cleaning solvents,refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium andsodium chloride,waxes, bleach,and processchemicalsare typicalcompoundswhichare potendaily corrosive.

AWARNING]

Ob_ucted or deterioratedvent systemsmay presenta serious

heal_ riskor asphyxation.

AWARNING	I
Be sure the vent pip_onnected	to prevent

escape of dangerous flue gesses which could cause deadly

asphyxiation.

&WARNINGI

If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or deterioration, something iswrong. Call the localgas utility to I correct the problem and cleanor replace the flue andventing before resum ng operation of the water heater.

&WARNING

Soot build.up indicates a problem that requires correction beforefurther use. Turn "OFF" gasto water heater and leave "OFF" until repairs are made, becausefailure to correct the cause of the sooting can 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 _ re_,u,ired, turn

the gas control knob clockwise (_",_) to the OFF position,

depressing slightly.

NOTE: The knob cannot be turned fi'om "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 clean the burner and correct the problem that required the burner to be cleaned.

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