Parts for GFS162MN01 — Caloric Refrigerator
We found 31 parts confirmed to fit the Caloric Refrigerator GFS162MN01.
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.
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 GFS162MN01: 56968 (Refrigerator Door Trim), 56582 (CLIP, BREAKER TRIM), 56861L (COVER, DECK RAIL - ALMOND), 56689 (GLASS, CRISPER COVER), 56746L (PANEL, DOOR - ALMOND (NOTE 1 - WHEN REPLACING THE OUTER), 56891 (RETAINER KNOB), 56960 (Refrigerator Hole Cover), 310629 (Refrigerator Screw), 56510 (Refrigerator Screw), 56614 (SHIM, CENTER HINGE), 56578 (SUPPORT, CENTER), 56692 (Screw), W10847804 (Dishwasher Control Panel), WP3150371 (Range Control Knob).
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 GFS162MN01: 310825 (CASE, RELAY), 310643L (HOLE PLUG - ALMOND), 56870 (INSUL., COMPARTMENT SEPARATOR), 56706 (PLATE, TAP), 56856 (Bar Shaft), 56586 (CLAMP, DRIER), 56669 (Manual,install/opera), 56851 (Manual,install/opera), 56625L (HOLE PLUG - ALMOND), 56956 (Crank Assembly), 61929 (Access Door), 55882 (Speed Queen Dryer Push-To-Start Switch).
Door and drum seals
Symptom: A door that won't stay sealed, causing warm spots inside or the compressor running longer than it should.
Check: Close the door on a strip of paper and pull it out; if it slides free with little resistance, the gasket has lost its grip and should be checked against your model's part number.
Parts in this group on GFS162MN01: 56815 (Refrigerator Plug Gasket).
Controls, timers and wiring
Symptom: The control board or display isn't responding, temperature settings won't change, or the unit won't power on 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 GFS162MN01: 56502 (Refrigerator Capacitor), 5701M75460 (Electronic Control with Overlay - Black).
Drive system (belts, pulleys, motors)
Symptom: The evaporator or condenser fan doesn't seem to be running, or a new grinding or rattling noise is coming from the back or bottom of the unit.
Check: With the unit unplugged, check that the fan in question spins freely by hand, then listen once it's back on for a grinding or rattling sound rather than a smooth hum.
Parts in this group on GFS162MN01: MCJ61861201 (Washer Shifter Coupling).
Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)
Symptom: The refrigerator's temperature reads inconsistently, or the compressor and defrost cycle seem out of step with how warm or cold it actually is inside.
Check: A thermistor that has drifted or failed reports the wrong temperature to the control board, so compare the compartment's actual temperature to what the display or dial shows.
Parts in this group on GFS162MN01: 1123394 (Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat).
Before you buy
Match GFS162MN01 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.
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