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Service and' Adjustment
Tank (Sediment)
Cleaning
Sediment build-up
on the tank bottom
may create varying
amounts of noise, end if lef_ 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
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AWARNING
Do notuso this a pldianca
if a nypart ofit Ires beanunder water. I
Immediately call a Sears Service Technicianto inspectthe
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applianceand to replacethe gas control or any part of the
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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
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or leakage
products.
of combustion
Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
At least once ayear 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.
AWARNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may
occurif air for combustioncontains certain chemicalvepor_
Spraycan propellants, c leaningsolvents, r efrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants,swimmingpool chemicals,calcium
andsodiumchloride,waxes,bleach, a nd process chemicals are
typicalcompounds whichare potentially corrosive.
AWARNING
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or deterio_a_l
vent systems may present a serious
healthrisk or asphyxiation.
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Be sure the vent pip_onnected
to prevent I
esc,ape,of dangerous
flue gasseswhich could
cause deadly
asphyx_a_on.
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AWARNING
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If afte.r inspectionof .the.vent system you found sootingor I
deterioration,somethingmwcon_ Call the localgasutility to
correctthe p.roblem_
cleanor replacethe flue and ventingI
beforeresumingoperationof the water heater.
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AWARNING
Soot build-up indicatesa problem that requires correction
beforefu..rt_r. u_.. Turn '_DFF"gasto water heater and leave
"OFF" until rel_.rs are made, because failure to correctthe
causeof the
sooting can
resultin a fire
or explose)n
cau_ng
DEATH,SERIOUSBOD LY NJUR%, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Burner Cleaning
In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following
instructions:
If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning is reauired, turn
the gas control knob clockwise (_x,)
to the "OF_:_ position,
depressing slighdy.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" m "OFF"
unless knob is depressed slightly. 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 deening, call the Sears Service Center to remove
and dean the burner end correct the problem that required the
burner to be deened.
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