Parts for KBFC42FTS00 — Whirlpool Refrigerator
We found 21 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Refrigerator KBFC42FTS00.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2309216 | GASKET-FIP | 14 models | $137.63 |
| WPW10468946 | Control Box | 18 models | $492.69 |
| WP2303091 | Control, Electric | 27 models | $171.53 |
| 626683 | Ice Motor | 29 models | — |
| 2314023 | BUSHING | 30 models | $45.29 |
| 2309231 | CLIP | 30 models | $53.20 |
| 2327393 | CLIP | 30 models | $38.96 |
| WPW10323035 | Door Shelf Bin | 30 models | $63.64 |
| 8201809 | Fresh Food Door Gasket - White | 30 models | $144.60 |
| WP2222981 | Gasket | 30 models | $109.40 |
| W10129081 | HANDLE | 30 models | $228.47 |
| WP2316868 | Refrigerator Handle | 30 models | $161.89 |
| WP2320616 | Slide | 30 models | $179.04 |
| WPW10131132 | Utility Bin | 30 models | $60.51 |
| 2309101 | Refrigerator Light Bulb | 31 models | — |
| 2302967 | Refrigerator Compressor | 75 models | — |
| 2260526 | Refrigerator Housing | 79 models | — |
| 2317982 | Drier Tube | 121 models | — |
| W10133449 | Refrigerator Inverter Assembly | 213 models | — |
| 2188820 | Refrigerator Temperature Sensor | 297 models | — |
| 1118894 | Refrigerator Light Switch | 8,169 models | — |
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.
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 KBFC42FTS00: 2309216 (GASKET-FIP), 8201809 (Fresh Food Door Gasket - White), WP2222981 (Gasket).
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 KBFC42FTS00: WPW10468946 (Control Box), WP2303091 (Control, Electric), 626683 (Ice Motor), 2314023 (BUSHING), WP2320616 (Slide), W10133449 (Refrigerator Inverter Assembly), 2188820 (Refrigerator Temperature Sensor).
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 KBFC42FTS00: 2309231 (CLIP), 2327393 (CLIP), WPW10323035 (Door Shelf Bin), W10129081 (HANDLE), WP2316868 (Refrigerator Handle), WPW10131132 (Utility Bin), 2260526 (Refrigerator Housing), 2317982 (Drier Tube).
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 KBFC42FTS00: 2309101 (Refrigerator Light Bulb), 1118894 (Refrigerator Light Switch).
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 KBFC42FTS00: 2302967 (Refrigerator Compressor).
Before you buy
Match KBFC42FTS00 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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