Kenmore 33125 Owners Manual - Page 20

Tank (Sediment) Cleaning Sediment build-up on the tank bottom may create varying amount of noise and if left in the tank will cause permanent 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 sediment deposits. This may be ordered from the Sears Service Center. section. For ordering, refer to the Parts Order List Vent System Inspection Burner inspection Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible or immediately detectable. However, over a period of time a flooded water heater will create dangerous conditions which can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Contact a Sears Service Center to replace a flooded water heater. Do not attempt to repair the unit[ It must be replaced[ At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the main burner. See Figure 23. Carbon Monoxide and Fire Hazard _'>"-:; }1 {_1: , Flue gases may escape if vent pipe is not connected , Be ale_ for obstructed, sooted or de_erbrated vent system to avoid serious njury or death. • Do _ot store corrosive chemicals in the vicinity of water heater • Chemic! corrosion o_ flue and vent system can cause serious injury of death, Breathing cadxm monoxide can cause brain damage or death. A_ways read and understand instruct:ion manual CORRECT FLAME SOFT BLUE FIGURE 23, Inspect burner flames through viewport. Flames should be very small with a blue haze and small amounts of yellow or orange at the edges. After several minutes of operation the burner screen may glow red. If large flames are observed at anytime shut-off unit and contact a Sears Service Center. 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 combustion and ventilation air flow must not be obstructed. Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting or leakage of combustion products. Rusted flakes around top of water heater. Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent escape of dangerous flue gasses which could cause deadly asphyxiation. Obstructions and deteriorated vent systems may present serious health risk or asphyxiation. Chemical vapor corrosion of the flue and vent system may occur if air for combustion contains certain chemical 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. If when inspecting the vent system you find sooting or deterioration, something is wrong. Call the local gas supplier to correct the problem and clean or replace the flue and venting before resuming operation of the water heater. 2O