Kenmore 153.337002 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 venting or leakage of combustion products.

Rusted flakes around top of water heater.

Burner Inspection

A,WARNING]

Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been under water.

Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect thel appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the/

burner system which has been under water. [

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 corrosior_of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors.

Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents, refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes, bleach, and process chemicals are typical compounds which are potentially corrosive.

•,WARNINGJ

Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a serious

health risk or asphyx at on.

A, WARNING J

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

asphyxiation.

AWARNINGI

If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or deterioration, something is wrong. Call the local gas utility to I correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting

before resum ng operation of the water heater.

_,WARNINGJ

Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction I before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave J "OFF" until repairs are made, because failure to correct the cause of the sooting can result in a fire or explosion causingJ

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJUR_, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. J

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 sllghdy. 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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