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Kenmore
Refrigerator

Model # 2538641801 Official Kenmore refrigerator

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Refrigerator Timer 174820
#53

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Refrigerator timer

Part #174820

Replaced by #215846602

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Refrigerator Strap 165546
#2

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Refrigerator strap

Part #165546

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Refrigerator Ferrule 174734
#47

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Refrigerator ferrule

Part #174734

Replaced by #5303001287

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Refrigerator Screw 183344
#21

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Refrigerator screw

Part #183344

Replaced by #5300183344

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Refrigerator Screw 162585
Refrigerator screw

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Thermostat 162690-01
#4

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Thermostat

Part #162690-01

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Refrigerator Cord 162549-01
#12

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Refrigerator cord

Part #162549-01

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

Refrigerator Shelf 171654-33
#63

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Refrigerator shelf

Part #171654-33

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Refrigerator Hinge Cover 183558-09
#2J

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Refrigerator hinge cover

Part #183558-09

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Refrigerator Screw 182566
#12A

Door parts diagram

Refrigerator screw

Part #182566

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