Kenmore
Electric Water Heater

Model #15327720 Official Kenmore 600 electric water heater

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 15327720 600 electric water heater, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Water Heater Cleaner (replaces 3515, 9005413105, P12-23600, P24-23600)

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Mag erad

Part #3515
Replaced by #23600
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 3515. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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$35.19
Water Heater Thermostat (replaces 100108683, WP66001254)#7

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Thermostat

Part #3401
Replaced by #9001954015
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 3401. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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$25.98 | 
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Water Heater Thermostat (replaces 100108421, 183532-000, 6900802, 9002214)#5

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Thermostat

Part #3402
Replaced by #9000507015
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 3402. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
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$40.32 | 
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Light#10

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Indictr lght

Part #3894
Replaced by #9000325
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 3894. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
In Stock
$17.22
Flange#14

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Washer

Part #711
Replaced by #9000333
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Manufacturer substitution
This part replaces 711. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
In Stock
$11.49
Element#3D

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Element

Part #423

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

Element#3C

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Element

Part #422

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

Tank#4D

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Tank

Part #812

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

Element#3F

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Element

Part #425

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

Tank#4B

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Tank

Part #810

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

Symptoms common to all water heaters

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Main causes: thermostat temperature set too high, thermostats need adjustment, faulty thermostat, shorted heating element
Main causes: faulty pressure relief valve, water is overheating
Main causes: broken heating element, thermostat failure, excessive tank sediment, tank size too small, burner valve assembly failure
Main causes: lack of power, no gas supply, thermostat limit switch tripped, bad element, bad thermostat, gas valve failure, bad thermocouple
Main causes: water supply needs chlorine treatment, anode rod too reactive
Main causes: thermostats need adjustment, water heater capacity too low, bad heating element, thermostat failure, excessive tank sediment
Main causes: loose water pipe fittings, leaky drain valve, bad temperature-pressure relief valve, leaky heating element, cracked tank

Repair guides for electric water heaters

How to replace a water heater element

If your water heater runs out of hot water quickly and one of the two heating elements has failed, replace the element following these step-by-step instructions.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace an electric water heater thermostat

If the water temperature fluctuates or you don't get enough hot water, follow these instructions to replace your water heater's thermostat.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a water heater temperature and pressure (T&P) relief valve

Replace a broken temperature/pressure (T&P) relief valve on an electric water heater using these instructions.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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