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Model # ML-42131 Official KitchenAid heavy-duty disposer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official KitchenAid ML-42131 heavy-duty disposer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Conduit 4161397
#3

Electrical unit diagram

Conduit

Part #4161397

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

Flywheel 4162986

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Flywheel

Part #4162986

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

Protector 4163710
#8

Electrical unit diagram

Protector

Part #4163710

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

Pad Insert 4161410
#6

Shell unit(kwi and kws) diagram

Pad insert

Part #4161410

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

Housing 4162265

#NI

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Housing

Part #4162265

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

Seal Ring 4161536
#1

Power unit diagram

Seal ring

Part #4161536

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

Protect-ol 4161842
#10

Electrical unit diagram

Protect-ol

Part #4161842

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

Shell-low 4163070
#10

Shell unit(kwi and kws) diagram

Shell-low

Part #4163070

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

Spout Seal 4161540
#11

Power unit diagram

Spout seal

Part #4161540

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Switch 4162666

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Switch

Part #4162666

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 15 minutes or less

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