Parts for 56566401691 — Kenmore Microwave

We found 39 parts confirmed to fit the Kenmore Microwave 56566401691.

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 56566401691: 4010152605 (Resistor), 4010221806 (Resistor), 4110110802 (Bolt Hex+s), 4070570500 (Diode), STD384200 (Fuse, 20-amp), 462015143 (Goldstar 220pf 50v J), 6171241181 (Latch Lever), 6171241068 (Motor), 4110691707 (Scr Tpg), 6439295 (Sylvania 3.9k 1/4w), 872902995 (Transistor), 4071185505 (Varistor), 466422153 (JC Penny Res 220 1/4w), 46619303 (Pioneer 330 Ohm 1/4w), 4010182701 (Res U2), 4110076900 (Scr Tpg Pa), 6171524741 (Switch), 46866673 (Tstr 2sc1570), 124942011 (Resistor), 4050043000 (Tr 2sa56a), 4010129201 (Resistor), 6171378269 (Fuse Holder), 4031478609 (47mfd 10v), 4050005602 (Transistor), 4050354809 (Tstr C1570), 4031478807 (El 1uf 50v), 4010162505 (220 Ohm 5%), 4010202805 (Resistor), 4010201907 (Resistor), 13553 (Microwave Fuse Holder).

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 56566401691: 6171766219 (High-Voltage Capacitor), 506991 (Microwave High-Voltage Capacitor), 46185203 (Symphonic Home Electronics Capacitor, 50-volt, 1-mfd), WP8270168 (Dishwasher Electronic Control Board).

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 56566401691: 6171111392 (Connector), 6171806137 (Hinge), 4110273101 (Screw), NP (BASE COVER (TOP AND BASE COVERS ARE AVAILABLE IN TWO, NON-COMPATIBLE TYPES. TO REPLACE, ORDER THE PART NUMBER THAT COINCIDES WITH THE SERIAL NUMBER LOCATED ON THE SPINWRITER FRAME.)).

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 56566401691: 6171792478 (Door Latch).

Before you buy

Match 56566401691 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

On most microwaves, the model and serial plate sits inside the door frame. 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.

Neighbouring Kenmore Microwave models

These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.

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