1988162312 Kenmore Freezer - Overview

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Parts for the 1988162312

$58.29

Refrigerator Capacitor

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(38)

Part #WPW10662129

This part helps the compressor kick on and off while maintaining a constant temperature to keep things frozen in your freezer.

Touch-Up Paint - White

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(23)

Part #72017

This 18 ml bottle of white appliance touch-up paint is used to cover scratches or marks on your appliance. The white touch-up paint can be used on refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, clothes dryers, and freezers. This is a genuine OEM part and includes a brush applicator. Please remember to wear gloves to protect your hands when applying this paint.

Spray Paint - 12 oz. - White

Part #350930

Silicone Rubber Adhesive - 2 oz

Part #WP279368

This is a high temperature adhesive that is used for gaskets and felt seals.

$10.67

Freezer Door Key

Part #WP842177

Sold individually.

$13.95

GROMMET

Part #876811

$27.28

8-18 X .625 TR CR AB

Part #W11693756

Sold individually.

Indicator Light - Orange

Part #592121

$92.48

PRIMER

Part #350942

$69.14

Access Valve - 5/16 Inch

Part #978026

$60.45

Putty

Part #212643

Permagum sealer for refrigerant line insulation.

$50.95

Door Handle Gasket

Part #2222107

Common Symptoms of the 1988162312

How this model fails, and the parts that fix it.

Fridge and Freezer are too warm

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Freezer section too warm

Freezer not defrosting

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Replacing the Refrigerator Capacitor

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My refrigerator stopped cooling and the freezer section stopped freezing

441 of 556 people found this instruction helpful.

garth from forest lake, MN
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

I knew the chances of all the freon leaking out was unlikely so I looked at the wiring to the compressor and there was a capacitor and a starter/overload so i figured I would start there. I went on line and found the parts at this site and they were less than the minimum service call charge for a service tech so I figured what the heck le ... Read more

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compressor didnt turn on

24 of 41 people found this instruction helpful.

gerardo from el monte, CA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers

changed the starter connected to the compressor

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Scratches in Surface

83 of 228 people found this instruction helpful.

Michelle from Richardson, TX
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins

This product comes in a bottle with a brush like Liquid Paper. It goes on incredibly easy. A second coat might be needed. I wanted to prevent rust from setting in so I covered the scratches and dings. The paint is a little brighter since my washer is 10 years old but it still looks great.

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