Kenmore 32986 Owners Manual - Page 27

KENMORE POWER MISER TM 9 ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS 153.329262 153.329263 38 Gallon Short 38 Gallon Short NOTE:A UPPER ELEMENT: elements These water heaters are equipped with 3800 watt 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 }NFORMATiON: If a replacement 3800 watt, 240 volt element is needed, order part no 42 31906 replacement element. If, at the time of installation, the water heater was converted to operate at 5500 watts, order part no 42 31908 replacement element. (See model rating plate" If Converted" box). NOTE:B These water heaters are equipped with a Rote-Swirl TM dip tube to retard a build-up of dissolved solids Key Model No, No. Part Description 1 Buss Bar Kit 153.329262 9001591 153,329263 9001591 2 Drain Valve 9003464 9003464 3 Drain Valve Washer (! 7/32"xl 3/64"xl/8" thick)** 4 Element Gasket 9001584 9000308 9001584 9000308 5 Element Gasket 9000308 9000308 6 LowerAccess Panel 9002671 9002671 7 Lower Element* (See NOTE "A" above) 3800 Watt 4231906 5500 Watt 4231908 8 Lower Thermostat w/Hi-Limit* (3 wire lead models) 11 #9 Manual 184726o001 4231906 4231908 42 31918 184726-001 10 Model Rating Plate 1. 11 Nipple (Cold Inlet! w/Heat Traps 12 Nipple (Hot Outlet) w/Heat Traps*** 13 Primaq!Anode Rod 14 Roto-Swirl TM Dip Tube (See NOTE "B" above) 15 SecondaryAnode Rod w/Nipple (Hot Outlet) w/HT 16 Temperature Pressure Relief Valve* 17 Terminal Cover 0270182 9003909 9003909 9003487 9001986 4233086 0270182 9003909 9003968 9001986 9004268 4233086 9002303 18 Terminal Cover 9002303 9002303 19 Terminal Cover 9002276 20 Thermostat Bracket 9000309 9000309 21 Thermostat Bracket 9000309 9000309 22 U}2#er Access Panel 9002671 9002671 23 Upper Element* (See NOTE "A" above) 4231906 4_231906 24 Upper Thermostat w/Hi Limit* 25 2 Pole Thermostat* (Two wire lead models) 1"1" 4231917 4231919 4231917 * These parts are also available at most Sears retail stores. ** Also available at most hardware stores. *** When secondary anode w/nipple not provided. 1" Replaced only on return of damaged plate. 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 I=800-4=M%HOME (! =800o469=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 electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution for handling. will be Center The model number of the water heater will be found on the model rating plate located near the access panel. WHEN ORDERmNGREPAIR PARTS,ALWAYSGIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Model Number Serial Number Part Description • Part Number THIS _SA REPAIR PARTS UST, NOT A PACKAGmNG LIST, 27