Kenmore 153.338004 Water Heater User Manual


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Tank(Sediment)Cleaning



the drain valve and allowing two gallons of water to drain from
the heater. The inlet water valve should remain open to maintain


these cases one or both of the following methods may be used


  
NOTE:Theknobcannotbe
turnedfrom“PILOT”to“OFF”unlessknobisdepressed
slightly.DONOTFORCE.
2. Drain the heater by following the steps in the Draining section
of this manual.
 

 
plate and remove the plate.
 
the glass lining.
 

Center with the appropriate part number from the Parts
Order List in this manual.
7. Install the cleanout plate. Be sure to tighten the screws

8. Fill the heater with water by following the steps in the Filling
the Water Heater
cleanout plate.
 
10. Follow the lighting instructions in the Operating Instructions
section.
 
the sediment deposits. This may be ordered from the
 Parts Order
List section of this manual.
VentSystemInspection
At least once a year a visual inspection should be made of the

  

 

 
Be sure the vent piping is properly connected to prevent

asphyxiation.
Obstructions and deteriorated vent systems may present serious


if air for combustion contains certain chemical vapors. Spray can



compounds which are potentially corrosive.
If when inspecting the vent system you find sooting or


before resuming operation of the water heater.
BurnerInspection
Flood damage to a water heater may not be readily visible




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


proper combustion.
Soot build-up indicates a problem that requires correction




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