Imperial
Chest Freezer

Model # RFG285/1450 Official Imperial refrigerator

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Imperial RFG285-1450 refrigerator, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Imperial Door Glass 16982-000
#9

Door diagram

Imperial door glass

Part #16982-000

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

Imperial Heat Exchanger 16996-000
#1

Unit diagram

Imperial heat exchanger

Part #16996-000

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

Imperial Complete Cord 16760-000
#42

Unit diagram

Imperial complete cord

Part #16760-000

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

Imperial Grommet 16478-000
#48

Cabinet diagram

Imperial grommet

Part #16478-000

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

Imperial Clip 97216-000
#14

Door diagram

Imperial clip

Part #97216-000

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

Imperial Switch 16915-000
#7

Cabinet diagram

Imperial switch

Part #16915-000

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

Imperial Cover 16793-000
#46

Cabinet diagram

Imperial cover

Part #16793-000

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

Imperial Baffle 16796-000
#41

Cabinet diagram

Imperial baffle

Part #16796-000

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

Imperial Cross Overlay 16982-003
#12

Door diagram

Imperial cross overlay

Part #16982-003

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

Imperial Clamp 17008-000
#13

Unit diagram

Imperial clamp

Part #17008-000

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

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Repair guides for chest freezers

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How to replace a freezer compressor start relay

The compressor start relay starts the compressor. If the compressor won’t start, follow these steps to replace a defect…

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How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat

How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat

The cold control thermostat regulates the freezer temperature. A defective cold control thermostat can prevent the compr…

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 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer lid gasket

How to replace a freezer lid gasket

The lid gasket prevents air and moisture from entering the freezer when the lid is closed. Follow these steps to replace…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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