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Danby
Chest Freezer

Model # DCF401W Official Danby freezer

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Foot 401.05
#13

Cabinet parts diagram

Foot

Part #401.05

This item is not returnable
$5.24
In Stock
Control Knob 401.08A
#11A

Cabinet parts diagram

Control knob

Part #401.08A

$24.91
In Stock
Lid Shell 401.29
#19

Cabinet parts diagram

Lid shell

Part #401.29

$112.52
In Stock
Grommet 401.19
#6

Cabinet parts diagram

Grommet

Part #401.19

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

Freezer Caster 401.03
#15

Cabinet parts diagram

Freezer caster

Part #401.03

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

Overload Protector 401.12
#8

Cabinet parts diagram

Overload protector

Part #401.12

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

Start Relay 401.16
#7

Cabinet parts diagram

Start relay

Part #401.16

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

Ac Cord 401.21
#3

Cabinet parts diagram

Ac cord

Part #401.21

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

Drier 79401
#16

Cabinet parts diagram

Drier

Part #79401

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

Compressor TL3F
#22

Cabinet parts diagram

Compressor

Part #TL3F

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

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