Kenmore 153 owner manual Kenmore Power Misertm Electric Water Heaters

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 build-up of dissolved solids.

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Key					Model No.
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
		5500 Watt	9000396	9000396	9000396	9000396	9000396
9	Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) ††		9002300	- - - - - - -	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		9003650	9003640	9003640	9001829	9001829
13	Roto-SwirlTMDip Tube (See NOTE “B” above)		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 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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