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Kenmore
Upright Freezer

Model # 2538293981 Official Kenmore upright freezer

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Drier 152474
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Drier

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Clip 3091422
#34

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Clip

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Condenser 08950154
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Condenser

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Hose 129678
#14

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Hose

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End Cap 09948968
#33

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End cap

Part #09948968

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End Cap 09948967
#32

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End cap

Part #09948967

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Sleeve 08037932
#11

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Sleeve

Part #08037932

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Relay 3204565
#4

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Relay

Part #3204565

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Switch 08037962
#30

Cabinet diagram

Switch

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Insulation 116171-50
#16

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Insulation

Part #116171-50

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How to replace a freezer door switch

When the door switch fails, the freezer can’t detect that the door is closed. Follow the steps in this repair guide to r…

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 15 minutes or less
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How to replace a freezer thermistor

When the thermistor can’t sense the freezer temperature, the freezer is colder or warmer than the set temperature. Follo…

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Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer evaporator fan

How to replace a freezer evaporator fan

Air won’t circulate to cool the freezer properly when the evaporator fan fails. Follow these step-by-step instructions t…

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 45 minutes or less

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