Kenmore Elite 10658169702 side-by-side refrigerator Parts

Your Kenmore Elite refrigerator’s model number is printed on a rating label inside the fresh food section or freezer section. For this parts page, the model is Kenmore ELITE 10658169702; match your label exactly to be sure you are ordering the correct refrigerator parts.

Check these common label locations on Kenmore side-by-side refrigerators:

• Inside the refrigerator compartment on a side wall
• Inside the freezer compartment on a side wall
• On the frame behind the lower crisper drawer area
• Along the door opening (hinge side) near the front edge
• Behind the lower toe grille (kick plate) area

Most Kenmore Elite model numbers are a long numeric string. For this refrigerator, it should read:

Kenmore Elite side-by-side refrigerators can use different ice maker, water filter, and door bin designs that look similar but do not interchange. Using the exact model number helps us show the correct diagrams and compatible parts for your refrigerator.

Once you confirm the label matches 10658169702, use the parts list for this model to choose replacements by symptom or by diagram. Common maintenance items for this model include the water filter and water system parts.

For label examples and model number details, use the owner's manual.

Last updated: February 2026

On Kenmore Elite model 10658169702 side-by-side refrigerators, the model number is printed on the appliance identification label inside the fresh food (refrigerator) compartment, typically on a side wall near the crisper drawers or along the cabinet frame.

• Inside the refrigerator section on the left or right interior wall
• On the cabinet frame just behind the door (near the hinge side)
• Near the crisper pan area (above or beside the drawers)
• On the ceiling of the fresh food compartment (less common)
• If you cannot find it in the refrigerator section, check the freezer section side wall

The ID label usually includes both a model number and a serial number. We recommend copying both exactly as shown because parts diagrams and replacement parts are matched by the full model.

Kenmore side-by-side refrigerators often have multiple versions that look similar. Using the exact model number helps us match the correct refrigerator water filter, ice maker parts, door bins, and electronic controls for your unit.

Once you confirm the model number, you can match the correct filter style. For this model, a common replacement is the genuine Kenmore refrigerator water filter EDR3RXD1.

For diagrams and model-specific identification notes, use the owner's manual.

Last updated: February 2026

Common problems on the Kenmore Elite 10658169702 side-by-side refrigerator include weak or no ice production, water dispenser issues, warm temperatures from poor airflow, and frost buildup from defrost failures. Many of these symptoms trace back to the ice maker, water filter, evaporator fan, or defrost controls; use the owner's manual for model-specific checks.

• Not making ice or slow ice: ice maker switched off, low water pressure, clogged filter, or a failing ice maker
• No water from dispenser: clogged filter, frozen reservoir, or a faulty inlet valve
• Refrigerator or freezer too warm: evaporator fan problem, blocked vents, dirty condenser area, or control issue
• Frost buildup or warm freezer: defrost thermostat or defrost system problem
• Doors not closing well: leveling or door alignment issue (can cause moisture and temperature swings)

1. Give it time after changes: after installation or a temperature adjustment, allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
2. Adjust temperatures slowly: change the control one setting at a time, then wait 24 hours before adjusting again.
3. Confirm ice maker is ON: depending on style, use the wire shutoff arm down (ON) or slide the control to ON.
4. Verify water supply: the household water supply must be connected and turned on; low pressure (including some reverse osmosis setups) can reduce ice and water flow.
5. Purge air from the water system: after filter changes or water line work, dispense water to clear air and reduce dripping.

Ice and water issues often start with water flow (filter, valve, reservoir), while temperature problems usually come from airflow (evaporator fan, diffuser) or defrost performance. Fixing the root cause protects food temperatures and reduces run time.

Last updated: February 2026

Your Kenmore Elite refrigerator model 10658169702 has its official cubic-foot capacity listed on the model and serial tag inside the fresh food section and in the specifications information in the 10658169702 owner's manual. Use those two sources to get the exact total capacity for your specific unit.

Check these locations first; they give the official capacity (not a rough estimate).

• Model and serial tag inside the refrigerator compartment (often on a side wall or ceiling)
• Specifications section in the 10658169702 owner's manual
• If the tag is hard to read, clean it gently and use a flashlight to capture a clear photo

Interior measurements miss real-world space taken up by the evaporator cover, air ducts, shelves, and bins. That is why the tag and manual are the right way to confirm capacity.

Knowing the correct cubic-foot capacity helps you compare refrigerators accurately and choose correctly sized replacement items that match the interior layout, such as the refrigerator water filter EDR3RXD1 and door storage components.

Last updated: February 2026

On Kenmore Elite model 10658169702, a bad compressor shows up as both sections warming while the unit keeps trying to run, often with repeated clicking at the compressor area or an overheated compressor that shuts off. We confirm airflow and defrost basics first to avoid misdiagnosis.

Do these before condemning the compressor:

• Set temperature controls correctly; change only one setting at a time and wait 24 hours between adjustments (see the owner's manual).
• Clean the condenser area so heat can leave the cabinet.
• Confirm the evaporator fan runs and you feel strong airflow in the freezer.
• Check for heavy frost on the freezer back wall (defrost problem can mimic compressor failure).
• Verify doors close and seal; air leaks cause long run times and warm temps.

When the checks above pass, these signs are more compressor-related:

• Compressor tries to start, then clicks off every few minutes
• Compressor runs nearly nonstop but temperatures do not improve after 24 hours
• Compressor is very hot to the touch and then stops (overload protection)

These parts often cause compressor-like symptoms:

• Refrigerator evaporator fan motor WP2315549 (no airflow)
• Refrigerator defrost bi-metal thermostat WPW10225581 (frost buildup)
• Refrigerator microcomputer W11629974 (control not powering cooling correctly)

Compressor and sealed-system repairs are high-cost; ruling out fan, defrost, and control issues first prevents replacing the compressor when a simpler part is the real cause.

Last updated: February 2026