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Kenmore
Chest Freezer

Model # 198716201 Official Kenmore freezer

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Panel 592968
#17

Door parts diagram

Panel

Part #592968

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

Relay 579958
#1

Unit parts diagram

Relay

Part #579958

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

Nameplate 592636
#1

Door parts diagram

Nameplate

Part #592636

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

Heat Exchange 592773
#7

Cabinet parts diagram

Heat exchange

Part #592773

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

Thinner 799351

#NI

All parts diagram

Thinner

Part #799351

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

Collar 592633
#2

Cabinet parts diagram

Collar

Part #592633

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

Door (white) 556069
#12

Cabinet parts diagram

Door (white)

Part #556069

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

Torsion Bar 592994
#12

Door parts diagram

Torsion bar

Part #592994

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

Freezer Lid Gasket 592945
#16

Door parts diagram

Freezer lid gasket

Part #592945

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

Washer 680661
#5

Cabinet parts diagram

Washer

Part #680661

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

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