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Model # ML-42131 Official KitchenAid heavy-duty disposer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official KitchenAid ML-42131 heavy-duty disposer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Guard-spls 4162392
#8

Upper housing unit diagram

Guard-spls

Part #4162392

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

Switch 4161760
#22

Electrical unit diagram

Switch

Part #4161760

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

Self-tapping Screw 6-32 X 3/8  Indented Hex Washer Hd., Type T 4159371
#5

Shell unit(kwi and kws) diagram

Self-tapping screw 6-32 x 3/8 indented hex washer hd., type t

Part #4159371

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

Water Seal 4162263

#NI

All parts diagram

Water seal

Part #4162263

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

Housing 4163206
#19

Upper housing unit diagram

Housing

Part #4163206

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

Plug 4163285
#22

Upper housing unit diagram

Plug

Part #4163285

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

Spout Screw Assembly (incls. Items 13 And 14) 4161827

#NI

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Spout screw assembly (incls. items 13 and 14)

Part #4161827

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

Housing 4163466

#NI

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Housing

Part #4163466

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

Protector - Overload (manual) (115 V., 60 Hz.) (use With Continuous Feed Mach.) 4161839
#9

Electrical unit diagram

Protector - overload (manual) (115 v., 60 hz.) (use with continuous feed mach.)

Part #4161839

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

Shell-rear 4161352
#2

Shell unit (kwd and kwg) diagram

Shell-rear

Part #4161352

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

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How to replace a foamed-in-place door gasket in a side-by-side refrigerator

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a refrigerator water valve

How to replace a refrigerator water valve

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
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How to replace a defrost sensor in a side-by-side refrigerator

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Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

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