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Kenmore
Dryer

Model # 41798988100 Official Kenmore electric dryer

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Bearing 3281008
#13

Cabinet, drum, heater assy diagram

Bearing

Part #3281008

Replaced by #131825900

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Door Catch 3281055
#8

Door, front panel, lint filter diagram

Door catch

Part #3281055

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Thermo Limit 3205659
#33

Cabinet, drum, heater assy diagram

Thermo limit

Part #3205659

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Seal 3281013
#13

Door, front panel, lint filter diagram

Seal

Part #3281013

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Dryer Heater Baffle (replaces 000165773, 08015241, 165773, 3201198, 3281030, 5303201198, 5308015241, Q000165773, Wq165773) 3204254
#23

Cabinet, drum, heater assy diagram

Dryer heater baffle (replaces 000165773, 08015241, 165773, 3201198, 3281030, 5303201198, 5308015241, q000165773, wq165773)

Part #3204254

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Dryer Operating Thermostat 3204307
#3

Motor, fan hsg., exhaust duct diagram

Dryer operating thermostat

Part #3204307

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Idler Spring 3281085
#22

Motor, fan hsg., exhaust duct diagram

Idler spring

Part #3281085

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Screw 3202754
#20

Cabinet, drum, heater assy diagram

Screw

Part #3202754

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Heater 136777-000
#4

Motor, fan hsg., exhaust duct diagram

Heater

Part #136777-000

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Dryer Blower Wheel 3281079
#10

Motor, fan hsg., exhaust duct diagram

Dryer blower wheel

Part #3281079

Replaced by #5303281079

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$194.76
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