Admiral
Top-Mount Refrigerator

Model # RTCA196AAE Official Admiral refrigerator

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Panel, Frz. Door (alm) - Series 11 NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Panel, frz. door (alm) - series 11

Part #NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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

Retainer, En 60069-1
#21

Unit compartment & system diagram

Retainer, en

Part #60069-1

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

U-nut, Conde 60408-2
#9A

Unit compartment & system diagram

U-nut, conde

Part #60408-2

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

Bottom, Frz. 69397-1
#12

Freezer compartment diagram

Bottom, frz.

Part #69397-1

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

Trim, Full S 70109-6
#10

Shelves & accessories diagram

Trim, full s

Part #70109-6

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

Refrigerator Full Shelf 70105-6
#9

Shelves & accessories diagram

Refrigerator full shelf

Part #70105-6

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

Drain Tube Cap 65039-1
#26

Fresh food compartment diagram

Drain tube cap

Part #65039-1

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

Frost Seal 69563-1
#24

Freezer compartment diagram

Frost seal

Part #69563-1

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

Heat Cover 65398-1
#37

Unit compartment & system diagram

Heat cover

Part #65398-1

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

Refrigerator Handle 70051-3
#4

Fresh food door diagram

Refrigerator handle

Part #70051-3

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

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Main causes: blocked vents, defrost system problems, evaporator fan failure, dirty condenser coils, bad sensors, condens…

Main causes: damaged door seal, faulty defrost sensor or bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, bad defrost timer o…

Main causes: jammed ice cubes, broken ice maker assembly, dirty water filter, kinked water line, bad water valve, freeze…

Main causes: control board or cold control failure, broken compressor start relay, compressor motor failure, defrost tim…

Main causes: leaky door gasket, defrost system failure, evaporator fan not running, dirty condenser coils, condenser fan…

Main causes: blocked air vents, compressor problems, condenser or evaporator fan not working, control system failure, se…

Main causes: water valve leaking, frozen or broken defrost drain tube, overflowing drain pan, cracked water system tubin…

Things to do: clean condenser coils, replace the water filter, clean the interior, adjust doors to prevent air leaks, cl…

Most common repair guides to help fix your refrigerators

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your refrigerator.

How to replace a refrigerator water valve

How to replace a refrigerator water valve

Replace the water valve that feeds water to the ice maker and water dispenser if it no longer controls the flow of water…

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How to replace a refrigerator temperature control board

How to replace a refrigerator temperature control board

If the temperature in your refrigerator doesn't match the temperature you set, the problem could be the temperature cont…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to clean refrigerator condenser coils

How to clean refrigerator condenser coils

Help your refrigerator run more efficiently by cleaning the condenser coils. It's easy and takes just a few minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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How to prevent water dispenser and ice maker problems

How to prevent water dispenser and ice maker problems

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