Model # 2538192381 Official Kenmore chest freezer

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#15

Cabinet diagram

Chest freezer access panel screw

Part #50149

Replaced by #131420300

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Screw

Part #08009412

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#19

Lid diagram

Nameplate

Part #3201262

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#13

Lid diagram

Harness

Part #3201260

$20.49

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Cabinet diagram

Screw

Part #53318

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Key

Part #08037402

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Drier

Part #152474

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#18

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Relay

Part #3017753

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#14

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Clip

Part #08016762

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Cabinet diagram

Hinge (almond)

Part #3925007

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your freestanding freezers

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What should I do when my freezer's high-temperature alarm sounds?

Main causes: lack of power, bad compressor, refrigerant leak, bad thermistor, defrost system failure, dirty condenser co…

Why is my freezer hot on the outside?

Main causes: dirty condenser coils, condenser fan failure, dirty bottom front grill, leaky door or lid gasket…

Why is my freezer too warm?

Main causes: excessive frost, bad defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal, control system failure, low refrigerant charge, …

Why don't the lights in my freezer work?

Main causes: burned out light bulb, bad door or lid switch, faulty LED light board, wiring failure, control system failu…

Why does my freezer have a lot of frost inside?

Main causes: damaged door or lid gasket, cracked cabinet liner, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, …

Why isn't my freezer cooling?

Main causes: compressor failure, no refrigerant, faulty sensor, control failure, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-m…

Why is my freezer so noisy?

Main causes: leaky door or lid gasket, broken defrost heater, bad defrost bi-metal thermostat, defrost control failure, …

Why isn't my freezer running?

Main causes: lack of power, control system failure, broken compressor start relay, locked up compressor, compressor moto…

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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15 minutes or less

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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Time required

15 minutes or less

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…

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Time required

30 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your freestanding freezers

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How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

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How to repair broken or damaged wires video

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Model # 2538192381 Official Kenmore chest freezer

Model diagram and schematic

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your freestanding freezers

What should I do when my freezer's high-temperature alarm sounds?

Why is my freezer hot on the outside?

Why is my freezer too warm?

Why don't the lights in my freezer work?

Why does my freezer have a lot of frost inside?

Why isn't my freezer cooling?

Why is my freezer so noisy?

Why isn't my freezer running?

Repair guides for chest freezers

How to replace a freezer compressor start relay

How to replace a freezer temperature control thermostat

How to replace a freezer lid gasket

Effective articles & videos to help repair your freestanding freezers

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

How to repair broken or damaged wires video

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