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Kenmore
Gas Water Heater

Model # 3879208 Official Kenmore gas water heater thermostat

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Temperature Knob F145-0087
#2A

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Temperature knob

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Temperature Knob F145-0172
#2B

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Temperature knob

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Knob F145-0611
#2C

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Knob

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Cabinet N/P
Cabinet

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Owner's Manual F642-9373

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Knob F145-0086
#1

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Knob

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Owner's Manual F642-13171

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Owner's Manual F642-6172

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