Service And Adjustment; Tank (Sediment) Cleaning; Venting System Inspection; Burner Inspection - Kenmore POWER MISER 9 153.337163 Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Burner Inspection
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 Repa'r Parts section.
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 orleakage of combustion products.
Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
AWARNING
Do not usethisappliance if anypart of it hasbeen underwater,
Immediately call a Sears Service Technicianto inspectthe
appliance and to replace the gascontrol or any part of the I
[ burnersystem wh chhasbeenunderwater, ]
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.
AW_RNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may
occurif air for combustioncontainscertain chemicalvapors.
Spraycan propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air
conditioner refrigerants, swimming pool chemicals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and process chemicals are
typicalcompounds whicharepotentially corrosive.
AWARNING
Obstructed or deteriorated ventsystems may present a serious
healthrisk or asphyxietion.
_,WARNING I
Be sure the vent pip_onnected to prevent I
escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich could cause deadly
asphyxiation.
•,WARNING I
If after inspectionof the vent system you found sootingor
deterioration,somethingiswrong.Call the localgasutility to
correctthe p.reblemand cleanor replace the flue and venting
beforeresumingoperation of the water heater,
I _,WARNIN.__._._.GG ]
Soot build-upindicates a problem that requires correction|
before further use.Turn "OFF" gasto water heater and leave|
"OFF" until repairsare made, because failureto correct the/
causeof the sootingcan result in a fire or explosion causing_
DEATH, SERIOUSBODILYINJ UR_,OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Burner Cleaning
In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following
instructions:
If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning ,isrequired, turn
the gas control knob clockwise (if'x,) to the OFF position,
depressing slightly. ,.
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 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.
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