Parts for CFC162RCA — Frigidaire Refrigerator

We found 6 parts confirmed to fit the Frigidaire Refrigerator CFC162RCA.

Compatibility table

All 6 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
808408301Basket Handle6 models
5304493988SHIELD30 models$23.60
5304495326Light75 models
216954300Freezer Compressor Overload and Relay Clamp 216954300321 models$20.56
216858001Freezer Screw 216858001353 models$11.53
297147700Gibson Freezer Door Key 297147700875 models$9.04

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

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.

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 CFC162RCA: 808408301 (Basket Handle), 5304493988 (SHIELD), 216858001 (Freezer Screw 216858001).

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 CFC162RCA: 5304495326 (Light).

Cooling system (compressor, condenser, evaporator)

Symptom: The refrigerator or freezer runs warm, the compressor cycles on and off rapidly, or frost builds up heavily inside.

Check: Listen for the compressor and condenser fan actually running, feel the condenser coils for heat, and check the evaporator coil for an ice layer that blocks airflow.

Parts in this group on CFC162RCA: 216954300 (Freezer Compressor Overload and Relay Clamp 216954300).

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 CFC162RCA: 297147700 (Gibson Freezer Door Key 297147700).

Before you buy

Match CFC162RCA 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 refrigerators, the model and serial plate sits inside on a side wall or behind the bottom grille. 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 Frigidaire Refrigerator models

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

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.