Kenmore 153.338004 Water Heater User Manual


 
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FIGURE 23.
BurnerCleaning





depressing slightly.
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
carefully using the hose of a vacuum cleaner inserted through
the access door of the water heater. If the burner needs to be

to remove and clean the burner and correct the problem that
required the burner to be cleaned.
Housekeeping

a regular basis.


heater must be maintained. See Facts to Consider About the
Location

against or adjacent to the water heater because they could

AnodeRodInspection






   
necessarily water condition. A corroded or pitted anode rod

or replaced more often than an anode rod that appears to be
intact. Replacement of a depleted anode rod can extend the
life of your water heater. Inspection should be conducted by
calling the Sears Service Center for an authorized contractor.

the warranty period.
Temperature-PressureReliefValveOperation
The temperature-pressure relief valve must be manually operated
at least once a year.
  

the outlet of the temperature-pressure relief valve discharge
 
    
see Figure 24.
FIGURE 24.