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Kenmore
Chest Freezer

Model # 1988161685 Official Kenmore chest freezer

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Refrigerator Service Valve 978025

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Refrigerator service valve

Part #978025

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Freezer Door Key 842177
#25

Door and unit parts diagram

Freezer door key

Part #842177

Replaced by #WP842177

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Sears Refrigerator Service Valve 978026

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Sears refrigerator service valve

Part #978026

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Sears Refrigerator Permagum Sealer 212643

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Sears refrigerator permagum sealer

Part #212643

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Sears Refrigerator Service Valve, 3/4-in 978030

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Sears refrigerator service valve, 3/4-in

Part #978030

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Gasket 727809
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Door and unit parts diagram

Gasket

Part #727809

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Sears Refrigerator Service Valve 978027

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Sears refrigerator service valve

Part #978027

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Refrigerator Compressor Wire Terminal Kit (replaces 83398) 833938

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Refrigerator compressor wire terminal kit (replaces 83398)

Part #833938

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Paint (almond) 350956

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Paint (almond)

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Danby Appliance Touch-up Paint, 0.6-oz (white) (replaces 21020, 72017r, 8006, W10813125, Y058028) 72017

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Danby appliance touch-up paint, 0.6-oz (white) (replaces 21020, 72017r, 8006, w10813125, y058028)

Part #72017

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