Kenmore 153 owner manual Repair Parts List, Model Numbers

REPAIR PARTS LIST

KENMORE POWER MISERTM 12 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS

MODEL NUMBERS

153.321342	30 Gallon
153.321343	30 Gallon
153.321442	40 Gallon
153.321443	40 Gallon
153.321542	55 Gallon

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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 part no. 9000049 replacement element. If, at the time of installation, the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts, order part no.

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9000396 replacement element. (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.

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Key					Model No.
No.	Part Description		153.321342	153.321343	153.321442	153.321443	153.321542
1	Buss Bar Kit		9001591	9001591	9001591	9001591	9001591
2	Drain Valve		9001588	9001588	9003098	9003098	9003098
3	Drain Valve Washer (17/32”x13/64”x1/8” thick)**		9001584	9001584	9001584	9001584	9001584
4	Element Gasket		9000308	9000308	9000308	9000308	9000308
5	Element Gasket		9000308	9000308	9000308	9000308	9000308
6	Heat Trap Nipple (Cold Inlet)		9003921	9003921	9003915	9003915	9003936
7	Lower Access Panel		9002671	9002671	9002671	9002671	9002671
8	Lower Element (See NOTE “A” above)	3800 Watt	9000049	9000049	9000049	9000049	9000049
		5500 Watt	9000396	9000396	9000396	9000396	9000396
9	Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) ††		- - - - - - -	9002300	- - - - - - -	9002300	- - - - - - -
10	Manual #		185798-000	185798-000	185798-000	185798-000	185798-000
11	Model Rating Plate †		184227-000	184227-000	184227-000	184227-000	184227-000
12	Primary Anode Rod		9003721	9003721	9001829	9001829	9003650
13	Roto-SwirlTMDip Tube (See NOTE “B” above)		9003501	9003501	9003929	9003929	9003919
14	Secondary Anode Rod w/Nipple (Hot Outlet) w/HT		9004331	9004331	9004255	9004255	9004333
15	Temperature Pressure Relief Valve*		42 33086	42 33086	42 33086	42 33086	42 33086
16	Terminal Cover		9002276	- - - - - - -	9002276	- - - - - - -	9002276
17	Terminal Cover		- - - - - - -	9002438	- - - - - - -	9002438	- - - - - - -
18	Terminal Cover		9002438	9002438	9002438	9002438	9002438
19	Thermostat Bracket		9000309	9000309	9000309	9000309	9000309
20	Thermostat Bracket		9000309	9000309	9000309	9000309	9000309
21	Upper Access Panel		9002671	9002671	9002671	9002671	9002671
22	Upper Element (See NOTE “A” above)		9000049	9000049	9000049	9000049	9000049
23	Upper Thermostat w/Hi Limit		9002302	9002302	9002302	9002302	9002302
24	2 Pole Thermostat (Two wire lead models) ††		9002214	- - - - - - -	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 stores 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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