Kenmore 153.326162, 153.326265, 153.326264, 153.326163 owner manual Repair Parts List, Model NO’S

REPAIR PARTS LIST

KENMORE POWER MISERTM 6

ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS

MODEL NO’S

153.326162	30 Gallon Short
153.326163	30 Gallon Short
153.326264	38 Gallon Short
153.326265	38 Gallon Short

NOTE: A

UPPER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt elements.

LOWER ELEMENT: These water heaters are equipped with factory installed convertible elements, which can be operated at 3800 watts or 5500 watts. Convertible elements are not offered as replacement parts.

ELEMENT ORDERING INFORMATION: If a replacement 3800 watt, 240 volt element is needed, order Super Limeguard replacement element 9000049. If, at the time of installation, the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts, order Super Limeguard replacement element 9000396. (See model rating plate” If Converted” box).

NOTE: B

These water heaters are equipped with a Roto-SwirlTMdip tube to retard a build-up of dissolved solids.

Key			Model No.
No.	Part Description	153.326162	153.326163	153.326264	153.326265
1	Buss Bar Kit	9001591	9001591	9001591	9001591
2	Drain Valve	9000058	9000058	9000058	9000058
3	Drain Valve Washer (17/32”x13/64”x1/8” thick)**	9001584	9001584	9001584	9001584
4	Element Gasket	9000308	9000308	9000308	9000308
5	Element Gasket	9000308	9000308	9000308	9000308
6	Lower Access Panel	9003900	9003900	9003900	9003900
7	Lower Element See NOTE “A” above) 3800 Watt	9000049	9000049	9000049	9000049
	5500 Watt	9000396	9000396	9000396	9000396
8	Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) ††	- - - - - - -	9002300	- - - - - - -	9002300
9	Manual #	185799-000	185799-000	185799-000	185799-000
10	Model Rating Plate †	184227-000	184227-000	184227-000	184227-000
11	Nipple w/Heat Traps	9003915	9003915	9003909	9003909
12	Primary Anode Rod	9004257	9004257	9004258	9004258
13	Roto-SwirlTMDip Tube (See NOTE “B” above)	9003926	9003926	9003926	9003926
14	Temperature Pressure Relief Valve*	42 33086	42 33086	42 33086	42 33086
15	Terminal Cover	- - - - - - -	9002438	- - - - - - -	9002438
16	Terminal Cover	9002438	9002438	9002438	9002438
17	Terminal Cover	9002276	- - - - - - -	9002276	- - - - - - -
18	Thermostat Bracket	9000309	9000309	9000309	9000309
19	Thermostat Bracket	9000309	9000309	9000309	9000309
20	Upper Access Panel	9003900	9003900	9003900	9003900
21	Upper Element (See NOTE “A” above)	9000049	9000049	9000049	9000049
22	Upper Thermostat w/Hi Limit	9002302	9002302	9002302	9002302
23	2 Pole Thermostat (Two wire lead models) ††	9002214	- - - - - - -	9002214	- - - - - - -

*These parts are also available at most Sears retail stores. ** Also available at most hardware stores. † Replaced only on return of damaged plate. †† Refer to Wiring Diagram section for verification. #Not illustrated.

Now that you have purchased this water heater, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center or call 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663). Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit.

All Parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and by calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).

If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center for handling.

The model number of the water heater will be found on the model rating plate located near the access panel.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

•Model Number • Part Number

•Serial Number

•Part Description

THIS IS A REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOT A PACKING LIST.

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