Kenmore 153.330751, 153.330451 Service and Adjustment, Tank Sediment Cleaning, 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 the Sears Service Center. For ordering, refer to the "Parts Order List" section.

Burner Inspection

AWARNINGI

Do nut use this appliance if any part of it has been under water. I Immediately call a Sears Serwce Technician to inspect the

] appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the

I burner system which has been under water.

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.

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.

A, WARNING

Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors.

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

-_ WARNING

Obstructed or deteriorated vent systems may present a serious health risk or asphyxiation.

IAWARNINGI

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

I

AWARNING

If after inspectionof the vent system you found soo_ng or I deterioration,somethingiswrong.Call the localgasutility to ]

the problemand dean or replacethe flue and venting

beforeresum ngoperation ofthe water heater. J

A, WARNING

Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water heater and leave "OFF" until repairs are made, because failure to correct the

cause of the sooting can result in a Ere or explosion causing

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 !,s required, turn

the gas control knob clockwise (f'-'_) to the OFF position, depressing slightly.

NOTEt The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF" unless knob is depressed slighd_ 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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