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 the ,Sears Service
Center. For ordering, refer to the "Parts Order List' section.
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 . ]
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction|
beforefurther use.Turn "OFF" gasto water heater and leaveI
"OFF" until rel_rs are made, becausefailureto correct .theI
causeof the sootingcan resultin a fire or explomoncau_ng|
DEATH,SERIOUSBODILYINJUR_,OR PROPERTYDAMAGE.
AWARNING
Chemicalvapor corrosionof the flue and vent systemmay
occurif air for combustioncontainscert_n Chemicalvapors.
Spraycan propellants,cleaningsolvents,refrigerator and air
conditionerrefrigerants,swimmingpoolchemicals,calcium
and sodiumchloride,waxes,bleach,and processchemicalsare
typicalcompoundswhicharepotentiallycorrosive.
• AWARNING I
Obstructedor deterioratedventsystemsmaypresenta serious
healthriskor asphyxiation.
&WARNING I
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent
escapeof dangerousflue messeswhich could causedeadly
asphyxiatio_
AWARNING . I
If after inspectionof the vent systemyou foundsooting or I
deterioration,somethingiswrong.Call the localgasu_ity to
correctthe problemand cleanor replacethe flueandvehtingI
I beforeresumingoperationof the water heater. I
Burner Inspection
AWARNING I
Do not usetl_ applhnce ifany part of _ _m beonunderwaist.I
Immediately call a Sears Service Technicianto inspectthe I
appliance and to replacethe gascontrol or any part of the I
burner_ whichhasb_m underwater.
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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 (_ to the OFF position,
depressing slightly.
NOTE: The knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" to UOFF"
unless knob is depressed slighflF 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 dean the burner and correct the problem that required the
burner to be cleaned.
Draining
The water heater should be drained if being shut down during
freezing temperatures. Also periodic draining and cleaning of
sediment from the tank may be necessary.
Turn the gas control knob to the "OFF" position.
CLOSE the cold water inlet valve to the water heater.
OPEN a nearby hot water faucet and leave open to allow for
CornieSt"ahoseto the ,,alveand terminate to an ade-
_)u_tedrain.
EN the water heater drain valve to allow for tank
draining.
NOTF._ If the water heater is going to be shut down and
drained for an extended period, the drain valve should be
left open with hose connected alfowhag water to terminate
toan drab.
Close the drainvalve.
Follow instructions in the _Filling The Water Heater _
sectgon.
Follow the lighting instructions in the "Lighting" section to
restart the water heater.