Service And Adjustment; Tank; Vendng System Impe_Ion; Burner Inslx"Edon - Kenmore 153.330501 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
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
"t WARNING I
Do not usethisapplianceif anypert of it has beenundorwator. I
Immediately call a Sears Service Technician to inspect the I
appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the
bumer systemwhichhasbeen underwater.
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 a _,ear a visual inspection should be made of the
main burner anct 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 corrosion of the flue and vent system may
occur if air for combustioncontains certain chemicalvapors.
Spray can propellants, danning solvents, refrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals, calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bk_ch, and processchemicalsare
typicalcompoundswhich are potentiallycorrosive.
_,WARNING I
Obstructedor deterioratodvent systemsmay presonta seriousI
heaith risk or asphyxiation. I
AWARNING I
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent I
ae_Oex._n,d.angerousflue gesses which could cause deadly
"t WARNING 1
If .a_.r inspection of the vent system you found sooting orl
deterioration, something is wrong. Call the localgas utility to I
correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and vendng|
before resumingoperation 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 thefullowing
instructions:
If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning is required, turn
the gas control knob clockwise (_-"_) to the "OF_:" position
depressing slighdy.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "OFF"
unless knob is depressed slighdy. DO NOT FORCE.
Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed by care-
fully using the hose of a vacuum cleaner inserted throu h the
access door of the water heater. If the burner needs to be regmroved
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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