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Kenmore
Refrigerator

Model # 253836978EXO Official Kenmore refrigerator

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Refrigerator Drier 177375
#14

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Refrigerator drier

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Refrigerator Fan 174705
#28

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Refrigerator fan

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Refrigerator Strap 165546
#2

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Refrigerator strap

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Refrigerator Screw 187363
Refrigerator screw

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Refrigerator Screw 167103
#2F

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Refrigerator screw

Part #167103

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Refrigerator Hinge Pin 166505
#5B

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Refrigerator hinge pin

Part #166505

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Refrigerator Grommet 169284
#22

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Refrigerator grommet

Part #169284

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Refrigerator Arm 137752
#11

Ice maker diagram

Refrigerator arm

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Refrigerator Ferrule 174734
#8

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Refrigerator ferrule

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Clamp 27669
#13

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Clamp

Part #27669

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