Service And Adjustment; Tank (Sediment) Cleaning; Venting System Inspection; Burner Inspection - Kenmore 153.336451 Owner's Manual

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) car* 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.
AWARNING . ]
Soot build-up indicatesa problem that requirescorrection
beforefurther use.Turn "OFF" gasto water heaterand leavel
"OFF" until repairs are made, .because f ailure to correct the|
causeof the sootingcanresult m a Ere or explosion causing /
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_, O R PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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.
AWARNING
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Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may
occur if air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.
Spray can propellants, cleaningsolvents, r efrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants,swimming pool chemicals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach, a nd process chemicals are
typicalcompounds whichare potentially corrosive.
A WARNING
Obstructedor deteriorated vent systems maypresenta serious
health risk or asphyxiation.
.AWARNING I
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent
escape of dangerousflue gasseswhich could causedeadly
asphyxiation. I
AWARNING
If after inspectionof the vent systemyou found sootingor I
deterioration,somethingiswrong.Callthe load gasutility to I
correctthe problem and dean or replacethe tiue and venting
beforeresum ng operationof the water heater.
Burner
Inspection
Burner Cleaning
In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following
instructions:
If inspection of the burner shows_cleaning is required, turn
the gas control knob clockwise (/" "_) 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-
fillly 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.
• AWARNING
Do not usethisappliance if anypart ofit hasbeen underwater
Immediately call a SearsService Technicianto inspect the
I appliance and to replace the gascontrol or any part of the
burnersystem which hasbeenunderwater,
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.
L.P.Gas Control Valve & Burner
Assembly Replacement
Information
AWARNING
PROPANE (L.R) GAS CONTROL VALVE AND BURNER
ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT INFORMATION•
For Propane (L.P.) Gas Models Only:
Your water beater is equipped with a Propane (I-R) gas
control valve and a main burner assembly with left hand
threads for the following fittings and their connections.
(I) The connection between the manifold and the
gas control valve (A to B) are left hand threads.
(2) The connection between the main burner ori-
fice and the manifold (C to D) are left hand
threads. For ordering these replacement parts,
please refer to the "Parts Order List" section of
this manual.
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