Parts for 42897881 — Kenmore

We found 38 parts confirmed to fit the Kenmore 42897881.

Compatibility table

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Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on 42897881: EBR32268108 (LG Washer User Interface Assembly), 12223 (Bi-fold Assy), 12224 (Fisher & Paykel Igniter), LW10812466 (Refrigerator Freezer Door Assembly (Black)), 12113 (Bi-fold Assy), WR17X10690 (Refrigerator Auger Motor Coupler), 118 (Canopy Supp), 12219 (Heat Selector), 1168 (Thread Guide), 1169 (Riser Bar), 1081 (Eave Mamber), 1074 (Home Electronics Resistor), 1251 (Presser Bar), 12114 (Snapper Bushing), 1075 (Take Up Covr), 114 (Awning Pole), 1152 (Divertr Flue), 103 (BOLT 10-32 X), 106 (Craftsman Table 10), 111 (Goldblatt Back Plate), 104 (Goldblatt Arm Body), 112 (Goldblatt Cmprsn Sprng), WPW10381562 (Front Load Washer Bellow Door Boot Seal - Gray), 12222 (Snapper Clamp), W11024089 (Motor Evaporator).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on 42897881: 11610 (LOCK BRACKET), 12220 (Handle), 68101044044 (Bracket Assembly), 12115 (Handle Kit), 1252 (Face Cover), W11129404 (Dishwasher Dishrack), 316550502 (Range Surface Burner Knob).

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Parts in this group on 42897881: DC9201803L (Washer Electronic Control Board).

Door and drum seals

Symptom: A door or drum seal that has lost its grip, letting water or conditioned air escape past it.

Check: Inspect the seal for tears, flattening, or gaps, and check it against your model's part number before ordering.

Parts in this group on 42897881: 241872514 (Refrigerator Door Gasket (Black)).

Interior lighting

Symptom: The interior light doesn't turn on when the door opens.

Check: Confirm power is reaching the socket, then check the door-activated light switch before assuming the bulb itself is at fault.

Parts in this group on 42897881: W10295808 (Vent Hood Light Socket).

Door, lid switches and latches

Symptom: The appliance won't start, or stops, unless the lid or door is fully latched shut.

Check: Listen for an audible click when the lid or door closes. No click, or a visibly cracked plastic tab on the latch, points to this part.

Parts in this group on 42897881: WP3406108 (Dryer Door Switch).

Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)

Symptom: A drum or tub that won't turn, a burning-rubber smell, or a loud thump or squeal during a cycle.

Check: With power off, turn the drum or tub by hand -- resistance or grinding points to the motor or a bearing, and a cracked, glazed, or snapped belt is visible once the cabinet is open.

Parts in this group on 42897881: 109 (Goldblatt Roller Pin), 1501109MA (Briggs & Stratton Snowblower Engine Pulley).

Before you buy

Match 42897881 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

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