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Kenmore
Refrigerator

Model # 2538638280 Official Kenmore refrigerator

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Bulb 25806
#17

Cabinet parts diagram

Bulb

Part #25806

Replaced by #40A15

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Refrigerator Fan Blade 126599
#28

Cabinet parts diagram

Refrigerator fan blade

Part #126599

Replaced by #5308000010

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Thermostat 162690-01
#4

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Thermostat

Part #162690-01

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Refrigerator Strap 165546
#2

Unit parts diagram

Refrigerator strap

Part #165546

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Refrigerator Tube 142176-11
#20

Cabinet parts diagram

Refrigerator tube

Part #142176-11

Replaced by #5303916855

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Refrigerator Gasket 175324-13
#14

Door parts diagram

Refrigerator gasket

Part #175324-13

Replaced by #218730609

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Refrigerator Ice Tray 156376-01
#53

Cabinet parts diagram

Refrigerator ice tray

Part #156376-01

Replaced by #215667501

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Refrigerator Shelf 178513
#49

Cabinet parts diagram

Refrigerator shelf

Part #178513

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Refrigerator Defrost Heat 178425-01
#1

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Refrigerator defrost heat

Part #178425-01

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Refrigerator Tube 143688-05
#18

Ice maker installation parts diagram

Refrigerator tube

Part #143688-05

Replaced by #5308010366

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