Kenmore
Gas Water Heater

Model # 16548081 Official Kenmore slim line aluminum urn

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Kenmore 16548081 slim line aluminum urn, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Element P27HE066
#5

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Element

Part #P27HE066

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Screw P13MS178
#11

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Screw

Part #P13MS178

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Handle Assembly A01SH09601BK
#2

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Handle assembly

Part #A01SH09601BK

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Nut P13NT150
#1

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Nut

Part #P13NT150

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Silicone Seat R36FR021B2
#16

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Silicone seat

Part #R36FR021B2

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Faucet Assembly A36FT02111BK
#15

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Faucet assembly

Part #A36FT02111BK

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Neon Bulb P24BA009
#14

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Neon bulb

Part #P24BA009

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Basket P53BK002BR
#18

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Basket

Part #P53BK002BR

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Thermostat P28TS027
#6

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Thermostat

Part #P28TS027

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Base P44PB135BK
#9

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Base

Part #P44PB135BK

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