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Kenmore Elite
Upright Freezer

Model # 253280998012 Official Kenmore Elite freezer

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Filter Drier 216987501
#4

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Filter drier

Part #216987501

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Freezer Evaporator 297414900
#15

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Freezer evaporator

Part #297414900

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White-westinghouse Freezer Heat Exchanger (replaces 5304504767, 5304506363, 7297217900) 297217900
#15A

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White-westinghouse freezer heat exchanger (replaces 5304504767, 5304506363, 7297217900)

Part #297217900

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Gibson Freezer Door Key (replaces 216702900, 7297147700) 297147700
#5

Door diagram

Gibson freezer door key (replaces 216702900, 7297147700)

Part #297147700

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Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor 297250000
#13

Cabinet diagram

Freezer evaporator fan motor

Part #297250000

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Freezer Gasket And Liner Fastener Kit 5304406520
#NI

Door diagram

Freezer gasket and liner fastener kit

Part #5304406520

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Freezer Light Bulb 297114000
#15

Cabinet diagram

Freezer light bulb

Part #297114000

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Freezer Door Bin 297350100
#48C

Door diagram

Freezer door bin

Part #297350100

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Defrost Heat 297348700
#14

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Defrost heat

Part #297348700

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Freezer Light Switch 216922800
#14

Cabinet diagram

Freezer light switch

Part #216922800

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