Venting System Inspection; Burner Inspection; Burner Cleaning; Housekeeping - Kenmore 153.338400 Owner's Manual

Venting System Inspection
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of
the venting system. You should look for:
1. Obstructions which could cause improper venting. The
combustion and ventilation air flow must not be
obstructed.
2. Damage or deterioration which could cause improper
venting or leakage of combustion products.
3. Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
WARNING
Be sure the ventpiping is properly connected to pre- [
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vent escape of dangerous flue gasses which could
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cause deadly asphyxiation.
WARNING
Obstructions and deteriorated vent systems may pre- /
sent serious health risk or asphyxiation.
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WARNING
Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system
may occur if air for combustion contains certain chem-
ica/vapors. Spray can propellants, cleaning solvents,
refrigerator and air conditioner refrigerants, swimming
pool_chemicals, calcium and sodium chloride, waxes,
bleach and process chemicals are typical compounds
which are potentially corrosive.
WARNING
If after inspection of the vent system you found sooting
or deterioration, something is wrong; a Sears Service
Technician must be called in, the problem corrected,
and the flue and venting cleaned or replaced before
resuming operation on the water heater.
Burner Inspection
WARNING
Do not use this appliance if any part of it has been
under water. Immediately calla 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.
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.
WARNING
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires cor-
rection before further use. Turn "OFF" gas to water
heater and leave "OFF" until repairs are made,
because failure to correct the cause of the sooting can
result in a fire 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 c_eaning is required,;
turn the gas control knob clockwise ( f "_) to the OFF
position, depressing slightly.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to
"OFF" unlessknob is depressedslightly. DO NOT FORCE.
Loose deposits on or around the burner can be removed
by carefully 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.
Housekeeping
Vacuum around base of water heater for dust, dirt, and
lint on a regular basis.
WARNING
INSTALLED IN SUITABLE AREA: To insure sufficient
ventilation and combustion air supply, proper clear-
ances from the water heater must lab maintained. See
"Locating the New Water Heater" section.
Combustible materials such as clothing, cleaning mate-
rials, or flammable liquids, etc. must not be placed
against or adjacent to the water heater which can
cause a fire.
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