Service And Adiustment; Tank (Sediment) Cleaning; Venting System Inspection; Burner Inspection - Kenmore 153.332110 Owner's Manual

Service and Adjustment
Tank (Sediment) Cleaning
Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying
amounts of noise, and if lefx 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
_,WARNING I
Do not usethisappliance if anypart of it hasbeenunderwater.
Immediately call a Sears Service Technicianto inspectthe
applianceand to replace the gascontrol or any part of the
burnersystem whichhasbeenunderwater.
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.
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.
AWARNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent system may
occurif air for combustion containscertain chemicalvapor_
Spraycan propellants,cleaningsolvents, r efrigerator and air
conditionerrefrigerants, swimmingpool chemicals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach, a nd process chemicals are
typicalcompounds which are potentially corrosive.
AWARNING I
Obstructed or deterio.rated vent systems maypresenta serious
healthrisk or asphyxiation.
• .A WARNING
I
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent I
escape of dangerous flue gesses which could cause deadly
asphyxiation.
AWARNING I
If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting or I
deterioration, something is wrong. Call the local gas utility to I
correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting I
before resuming operation of the water heater. I
AWARNING
Soot build-upindicatesa problem that requires correction
beforefurther use.Turn "OFF" gasto water heater and leave
"OFF" until repairsare made, because failureto correct the
causeof the sooting can resultin a Ere or explosion causing
DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, 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 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 slighdT; 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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