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Electric Water Heater

Model # 153312261 Official Kenmore the economizer electric water heater

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Thermostat 31918
#9

Kenmore economizer 40 gal. short diagram

Thermostat

Part #31918

Replaced by #100108424

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Water Heater Heating Element Gasket 9000308
#6

Kenmore economizer 40 gal. short diagram

Water heater heating element gasket

Part #9000308

Replaced by #100108379

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Dip Tube 9001825
#2

Kenmore economizer 40 gal. short diagram

Dip tube

Part #9001825

Replaced by #100108763

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Element 31906
#7

Kenmore economizer 40 gal. short diagram

Element

Part #31906

Replaced by #100108346

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Kenmore Elite Water Heater Washer (replaces 0540042) 9001584
#5

Kenmore economizer 40 gal. short diagram

Kenmore elite water heater washer (replaces 0540042)

Part #9001584

Replaced by #100108603

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Anode Rod 9001822
#3

Kenmore economizer 40 gal. short diagram

Anode rod

Part #9001822

Replaced by #100109624

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Water Heater Thermostat Bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015) 9000309
#8

Kenmore economizer 40 gal. short diagram

Water heater thermostat bracket (replaces 0110238, 0110238-01, 0110322, 9000309015)

Part #9000309

Replaced by #100108380

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Temp Pressur 33085
#1

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Temp pressur

Part #33085

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Drain 9000058
#4

Kenmore economizer 40 gal. short diagram

Drain

Part #9000058

Replaced by #100108269

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Terminal Cover 9002303
#10

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Terminal cover

Part #9002303

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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