Kenmore 153.330401 Service and Adjustment, Venting System Inspection, 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 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 theSears Service Center. For ordering, refer to the _Parts Order List section.

Venting System Inspection

At least once a year a visual inspection ihould 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 orleakage of combustion products. Rusted flakes around top of water heater.

_E,WARNING

Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemmay occurif air for combustioncontainscertain chemicalvapors. Spraycan propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air

conditionerrefrigerants, swimming pool chemicals,calcium and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and processchemicalsam

typicalcompoundswhicham potentiallycorrosive.

AWARNING

Obstructed or deterioratedventsystemsmaypresenta serious healthrisk or asphyxiation.

Burner Inspection

AWARNINGI

Do not .usethis applianceif anypart of it .hL.beenunderswatt. Immediately.call a SearsService Technictanto inspectthe applianceand to replacethe gascontrol or any part of the

burnersystemwhichhasbeenunderwater.

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.

_,WARNING

Soot build-upindicatesaproblem that requirescorrection beforefurther use.Turn '_FF" gasto water heater and leave "OFF" until repairsam made, becausefailureto correctthe

causeof the sootingon result in a fire or explosioncausing

DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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	Be sure the vent pip_onnected		to prevent
	escape of dangerousflue gasseswhich could causedeadlyI
	asphyxiation.		J
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	If after inspectionof _you	found sooting or
	deterioration,something iswrong. Call the localgasutilityto
	correctthe problemand dean or replace the flue and venting
	beforeresuming operationofthe water heater.		I

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

NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from PILOT' to OFF unless knob is depressed sfighfly. 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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