Kenmore 153 Water Heater User Manual


 
KENMORE POWER MISER TM 6
ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
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NOTE:A
30 Gallon
30 Gallon
40 Gallon
40 Gallon
55 Gallon
55 Gallon
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-Swirl TM dip tube to
retard a build-up of dissolved solids,
Key
No. Part Description
1 Buss Bar Kit
2 Drain Valve
3 Drain Valve Washer (17/32"xl 3/64"xl/8" thick)**
4 Element Gasket
5 Element Gasket
6 Heat Trap Nipple
7 Lower Access Panel
8 Lower Element (See NOTE "A" above) 3800 Watts
5500 Watts
9 Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) 11
10 Manual#
11 Model Rating Plate 1"
12 Prima_Anode Rod
TM
I3 Roto-Swirl ' Dip Tube (See NOTE"B" above)
14 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve*
15 Terminal Cover
16 Terminal Cover
I7 Terminal Cover
18 Thermostat Bracket
19 Thermostat Bracket
20 UpperAccess Panel
21 Upper Element (See NOTE "A" above)
22 Upper Thermostat w/Hi Limit
23 2 Pole Thermostat (Two wire lead models) 1"1"
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9001591
9001588
9001584
9000308
9000308
9003915
9003900
9000049
9000396
185796-000
184227-000
9003888
9003473
42 33086
9002438
9002276
9000309
9000309
9003900
9000049
9002302
9002214
Model No.
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9001591 9001591 9001591 9001591
9001588 9001588 9001588 9001588
9001584 9001584 9001584 9001584
9000308 9000308 9000308 9000308
9000308 9000308 9000308 9000308
9003915 9003719 9003719 9003719
9003900 9003900 9003900 9003900
9000049 9000049 9000049 9000049
9000396 9000396 9000396 9000396
9002300 9002300
185796-000 185796-000 185796-000 185796-000
184227-000 184227-000 184227-000 184227-000
9003888 9000029 9000029 9000029
9003473 9003919 9003919 9003919
42 33086 42 33086 42 33086 42 33086
9002438 9002438
9002438 9002438 9002438 9002438
9002276 9002276
9000309 9000309 9000309 9000309
9000309 9000309 9000309 9000309
9003900 9003900 9003900 9003900
9000049 9000049 9000049 9000049
9002302 9002302 9002302 9002302
9002214 9002214
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153,326563
9001591
9001588
9001584
9000308
9000308
9003719
9003900
9000049
9000396
9002300
185796-00C
184227-00C
9000029
9003919
4233086
9002438
9002438
9000309
9000309
9003900
9000049
9002302
The model number of thewater heaterwill befound onthe model rating
plate located near the access panel.
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
ModeINumber Part Number
SeriaINumber Part Description
THIS ISA REPAIR PARTS LIST, NOTA PACKING LIST.
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If the parts you need are not stocked locally, your order will be
electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution Center
for handling.
All Parts listed may be ordered from any Sears Service Center and by
calling 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278).
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 _(1-800469-4663). Besure to provide
all pertinent facts when you call or visit.
* These parts are also available at most Sears retail stores. ** Also available at most hardware stores. 1" Replaced only on return of damaged
plate. 1"1"Refer to Wiring Diagram section for verification. #Not illustrated.