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Refrigerator

Model # 2538489161 Official Kenmore refrigerator

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Refrigerator Rack 154541-51
#6

Door parts diagram

Refrigerator rack

Part #154541-51

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

Refrigerator Mullion (white) 164643
#37A

Cabinet parts diagram

Refrigerator mullion (white)

Part #164643

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

Refrigerator Cover 169333
#19

System and automatic defrost parts diagram

Refrigerator cover

Part #169333

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

Refrigerator Extension Panel (almond) 186614-11
#5D

Door parts diagram

Refrigerator extension panel (almond)

Part #186614-11

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

Refrigerator Capillary 189609
#4

System and automatic defrost parts diagram

Refrigerator capillary

Part #189609

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

Refrigerator Housing 164523
#33

Cabinet parts diagram

Refrigerator housing

Part #164523

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

Refrigerator Cord 162549-01
#12

System and automatic defrost parts diagram

Refrigerator cord

Part #162549-01

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

Refrigerator Shelf 178359-02
#2

Shelves diagram

Refrigerator shelf

Part #178359-02

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

Refrigerator Clamp 165184
#14

System and automatic defrost parts diagram

Refrigerator clamp

Part #165184

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

Refrigerator Button 165846-01

#NI

All parts diagram

Refrigerator button

Part #165846-01

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

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Why isn't my refrigerator cooling well?

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

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Why is frost building up in my refrigerator's freezer?

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

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Why won't my refrigerator ice maker make ice?

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

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Why won't my refrigerator run?

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

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Why is my freezer not cold enough?

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Why won't my refrigerator cool at all?

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

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Why is water dripping from my refrigerator onto the floor?

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What routine maintenance does my refrigerator need?

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