REPAIR PARTS LIST
KENMORE POWER MISERTM 12
ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
MODEL NUMBERS
153.321543 | 55 Gallon |
153.321642 | 66 Gallon |
153.321643 | 66 Gallon |
153.321842 | 80 Gallon |
153.321843 | 80 Gallon |
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. 9000396 replacement element. (See model rating plate” If Converted” box).
NOTE:B
These water heaters are equipped with a Roto - SwirlTM dip tube to retard a
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No. | Part Description |
| 153.321543 | 153.321642 | 153.321643 | 153.321842 153.321843 | |
1 | Buss Bar Kit |
| 9001591 | 9001591 | 9001591 | 9001591 | 9001591 |
2 | Drain Valve |
| 9003098 | 9003098 | 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) |
| 9003936 | 9004334 | 9004334 | 9003936 | 9003936 |
7 | Lower Access Panel |
| 9002671 | 9002671 | 9002671 | 9002671 | 9002671 |
8 | Lower Element (See NOTE “A” above) | 3800 Watt | 9000049 | 9000049 | 9000049 | 9000049 | 9000049 |
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| 5500 Watt | 9000396 | 9000396 | 9000396 | 9000396 | 9000396 |
9 | Lower Thermostat | 9002300 | - - - - - - - | 9002300 | - - - - - - - | 9002300 | |
10 | Manual # |
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11 | Model Rating Plate † |
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12 | Primary Anode Rod |
| 9003650 | 9003640 | 9003640 | 9001829 | 9001829 |
13 | 9003919 | 9003933 | 9003933 | 9003933 | 9003933 | ||
14 | Secondary Anode Rod w/Nipple (Hot Outlet) w/HT | 9004333 | 9004332 | 9004332 | 9004333 | 9004333 | |
15 | Temperature Pressure Relief Valve* |
| 42 33086 | 42 33086 | 42 33086 | 42 33086 | 42 33086 |
16 | Terminal Cover |
| - - - - - - - | 9002276 | - - - - - - - | 9002276 | - - - - - - - |
17 | Terminal Cover |
| 9002438 | - - - - - - - | 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 | - - - - - - - |
*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
All Parts listed may be ordered from any Sears stores and by calling
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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