Kenmore 153 Water Heater User Manual


 
KENMORE POWER MISERTM 6
ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS I II------
153.326862 50 Gallon Short
153.326863 50 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: tf a replacement 3800 watt, 240 vott
element is needed, order part no. 9000049 replacement element, tf+ 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 ere equipped with a Rote-Swirl TM dip tube to retard a
build-up of dissolved solids.
Key
No, Part Description
I 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)
9 Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit (3 wire lead models) !!
10 Manual#
11 Model Rating Plate 1
I2 Priman!Anode Rod
I3 Roto-SwirF '_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"
Model No,
153,325862 153.326863
9001591 9001591
9001588 9001588
9001584 9001584
9000308 9000308
9000308 9000308
9003921 9003921
9003900 9003900
9000049 9000049
9000396 9000396
9002300
185796-000 185796-000
184227-000 184227-000
9003889 9003889
9003926 9003926
4233086 4233086
9002438
9002438 9002438
9002276
9000309 9000309
9000309 9000309
9003900 9003900
9000049 9000049
9002302 9002302
9002214
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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 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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* These parts are also available at most Sears retail stores. ** Also available at most hardware stores. 1"1" 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). Besure to provide
all pertinent facts when you call or visit.