Service And Adjustment; Taok (Sediment) Cleaning; Venting System Inspection; Burner Inspection - Kenmore POWER MISER 153.330401 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 theSears Service
Center. For ordering, refer to the _Parts Order List section.
Burner Inspection
AWARNING I
Do not .use this appliance if anypart of it .hL.s beenunderwatt.
Immediately.call a SearsService Technictanto inspectthe
applianceand to replacethe gascontrol or any part of the
burnersystem whichhasbeenunderwater.
Venting System Inspection
At least once a year a visual inspection ihould 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 ayear a visual inspection should be made of the
main burner andpilot burner. The drawing is for your reference.
You should check for sooting which is not normal and will
impair proper combustion.
_E,WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemmay
occurif air for combustion containscertain chemicalvapors.
Spraycan propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air
conditionerrefrigerants, swimming pool chemicals,calcium
and sodium chloride,waxes,bleach,and process chemicals am
typicalcompounds whicham potentially corrosive.
AWARNING
Obstructed or deterioratedventsystems maypresenta serious
healthrisk or asphyxiation.
I AWARNING ]
Be sure the vent pip_onnected to prevent|
escape of dangerousflue gasseswhich could causedeadlyI
asphyxiation. J
AWARNING ]
If after inspectionof _you found sooting or|
deterioration,something iswrong. Call the localgasutilityto |
correctthe problemand dean or replace the flue and venting |
beforeresuming operationofthe water heater. I
_,WARNING
Soot build-upindicatesa problem that requirescorrection
beforefurther use.Turn '_FF" gasto water heater and leave
"OFF" until repairsam made, because failureto correctthe
causeof the sootingon result in a fire 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 (ff"_) to the "OFF" position,
depressing slightly.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from PILOT' to OFF
unless knob is depressed sfighfly. 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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