Kenmore HydroSense 153.33443, Owner'S Manual

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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.  For ordering, refer to the 

Parts Order List

 section.

Vent 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 

combustion and ventilation air fl ow must not be obstructed.

•   Damage or deterioration which could cause improper venting 

or leakage of combustion products.

•   Rusted fl akes around top of water heater.

Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent 
escape of dangerous fl ue gasses which could cause deadly 
asphyxiation.

Obstructions and deteriorated vent systems may present serious 
health risk or asphyxiation.

Chemical vapor corrosion of the fl ue 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 fl ue and venting 
before resuming operation of the water heater.

Burner Inspection                                            

Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible 
or immediately detectable. However, over a period of time a 
fl ooded water heater will create dangerous conditions 

which 

can cause DEATH, SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR PROPERTY 
DAMAGE. Contact a Sears Service Center to replace a fl ooded 
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 and pilot burner. See Figure 23.  

You should check for sooting. Soot  is not normal and will impair 
proper combustion.

Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction 
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 fi re causing death, serious 
injury, or property damage.

FIGURE 23.

Burner Cleaning                                               

In the event your burner needs cleaning, following these
instructions:

If inspection of the burner shows that cleaning is required, turn the 
gas control knob counter-clockwise ( 

 ) to the “OFF” position, 

depressing slightly.

The burner needs to be removed for cleaning. Call  the Sears 
Service Center to remove and clean the burner and correct the 
problem that required the burner to be cleaned.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

•  Flue gases may escape if vent pipe
  is not connected.

•  Be alert for obstructed, sooted or
  deteriorated vent system to avoid
  serious injury or death.

•  Do not store corrosive chemicals
  in vicinity of water heater.

•  Chemical corrosion of fl ue and vent
   system can cause serious injury or
 death