Service And Adjustment; Tank (Sediment) Cleaning; Burner Inspection; Burner Cleaning - Kenmore 153.333931 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.
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.
I _,WARNING
Soot build-up indicatesa problem that requires correction
beforefurther use.Turn "OFF" gasto water heater and leave
"OFF" until repairs are made, because failure to correct the
causeof the sootingcan result in a fire or explosioncausing
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
_. WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may
occur if air for combustioncontainscertain chemicalvapors.
Spray can propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants,swimming pool chemicals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and process chemicals are
typicalcompounds whichare potentially corrosive.
_WARNING
Obstructed or deterioratedvent systems maypresenta serious
healthrisk or asphyxiation.
AWARNING
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Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent
escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich could causedeadly
asphyx ation.
_,WARNING
If after inspectionof the vent system you found sootingor [
deterioration,somethingiswrong.Call the localgasutility to [
correctthe problem and cleanor replacethe flue and venting
beforeresum ng operation ofthe 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 the[
appliance and to replace the gas control or any part of the[
burner system which has been under water, [
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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 (_ to the "OFF" position,
depressing slightly.
NOTE: The knob cannot be tamed 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.
Draining
The water heater should be drained if being shut down during
freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of
sediment from the tank may be necessary.
Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF" position.
CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
• OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for
draining.
• Connect a hose to the drain valve and terminate to an ade-
quate drain.
• OPEN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank
draining.
NOTE: If the water heater is going to be shut down and
drained for an extended perlod, the drain valve should be
left open with hose connected allowing water to terminate
to an adequate drain.
• Close thedrain valve.
• Follow instructions in the "Filling The Water Heater"
section.
Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" section to
restart the water heater.