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
Mug Erad (part no. 23600) can be used to help remove the sedi-
ment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service
Center. Forordering, refer to the Parts Order List section.
Burner Inspection
AWARNING I
Do not.usethb applianceifanypart of ithasbeenunderwater,I
Immedtately call a SearsServiceTechnicianto inspectthe I
applianceand to replacethe gascontrol or any part of the I
burnersystemwhichhasbeenunderwater I
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-
i ing or leakage of combustion products.
Rusted flakes around top of water heater.
AWARNING
Chemicalvapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemmay
occurif air for combustioncontainscertainchemicalvapors.
Spraycanpropellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigeratorand air
conditionerrefrigerants, swimmingpool chemicals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,andprocesschemicalsare
typicalcompoundswhich arepetentially corrosive.
AWARNING
Obstructed or deterioratedventsystemsmaypresenta serious
healthHskor asphyxiation.
AWARNING ]
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent|
escapeof dangerousflue gasseswhich couldcausedeadly
asphyxiation. I
At least once a year 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.
AWARNING
Soot build-upindicatesa problem that requirescorrectionI
beforefurther u_. Turn"OFF" gasto waterheaterandleaveI
I "OFF" until rep_ursare made, .becausefailureto correct.the
I causeof the sootingcanresult m a fire or explosioncaning I
I DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,ORPROPERTYDAMAGE. I
Burner Cleaning
In the event your burner needs cleaning, use the following
instructions:
If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning !s required, turn
the gas control knob clockwise (f_%) to the OFF position,
depressing slightly.
AWARNING
If after inspectionof the vent system yonfound sootingor
deterioration,something iswrong.Callthe localgasutility.to
correctthe problemand cleanor replacetheflueandventing
beforeresumingopera, onof thewater heater,
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to "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
accessdoor of the water heater. If the burner needs to be removed
for additional cleaning, call the Sears Service Center to remove
and dean the burner and correct the problem that required the
burner to be cleaned.
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