Kenmore Elite 25357109600 refrigerator Parts

To tell how old your Kenmore Elite refrigerator model 25357109600 is, we use the serial number on the rating label to determine the manufacturing date; the model number identifies the product family, but the serial number is what dates your specific unit. The label is typically inside the fresh food compartment.

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

• Inside the refrigerator section on a side wall (often near the crisper drawers)
• On the ceiling of the fresh food compartment
• On the door frame area (visible when the door is open)
• Occasionally behind the toe grille or on the rear cabinet

For diagrams and exact label location guidance for this model, use the 25357109600 owner's manual.

Once you write down the serial number, use this approach:

• Look for a date code pattern (many Kenmore-built units encode year and week or year and month)
• Compare the code to the date-code chart in your documentation (when provided)
• If your label shows a manufacture date explicitly, use that date as the appliance age reference

Knowing the refrigerator’s age helps us match the right repair strategy and parts, especially for common wear items like a water filter, door gasket, or evaporator fan components. It also helps set expectations for maintenance intervals and troubleshooting.

If you are tracking performance changes over time (slow ice production, odd taste, low water flow), a fresh water filter is a common first step. This model uses a cartridge-style filter; see the how to replace the water filter in a Kenmore refrigerator guide for the correct replacement process.

Last updated: February 2026

Your Kenmore Elite refrigerator model 25357109600 has a specific cubic-foot capacity listed in its product specifications; the most reliable place to confirm it is the model and serial plate inside the fresh food compartment and the specs section in the 25357109600 owner's manual.

We recommend checking in this order because it avoids guesswork and matches the exact configuration of your refrigerator.

• Look at the rating plate inside the refrigerator compartment (it lists model and serial information and often ties directly to the correct spec set).
• Check the specifications section in the 25357109600 owner's manual.
• Measure and calculate if you need an estimate (see below).
• Use the model number (25357109600) when searching parts and documentation so you match the correct Kenmore Elite 253 series platform.

Cubic feet is the interior volume. If you measure the usable interior space, you can estimate capacity.

1. Measure width x height x depth (in inches) of the main compartments.
2. Multiply to get cubic inches.
3. Divide by 1,728 to convert cubic inches to cubic feet.

Knowing cubic feet helps you compare storage space, choose the right organization accessories, and confirm you are buying the correct replacement items (for example, a compatible water filter like genuine Kenmore refrigerator water filter WF2CB for models that use that cartridge style).

Last updated: February 2026

Common problems on Kenmore Elite refrigerators like model 25357109600 include warm temperatures from airflow or defrost issues, water leaks from a clogged drain or water supply problems, and ice or water dispenser troubles caused by filters, frozen lines, or door sealing problems. Use the 25357109600 owner's manual to match symptoms to the right checks.

• Not cooling or cooling unevenly (refrigerator warm, freezer warm, or one side OK and the other warm)
• Frost buildup on the freezer back wall (often tied to the defrost system)
• Water leaking inside the fresh food section or onto the floor
• Ice maker not making ice or dispensing slowly
• Water dispenser slow or tastes/odors persist
• Doors not sealing or doors hard to close

1. Confirm settings and door use: Frequent door openings and a door left slightly open can warm temps; adjust controls and allow about 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize.
2. Check airflow: Make sure packages are not blocking vents between compartments.
3. Replace the water filter on schedule: A restricted filter can reduce dispenser flow and contribute to ice maker fill issues; use the refrigerator water filter WF2CB.
4. Inspect door gaskets: Look for gaps, tears, or areas that do not grip paper; replace if needed (fresh food: refrigerator gasket 241786013, freezer: refrigerator freezer gasket 241786014).
5. Listen for the evaporator fan: If airflow is weak or noisy, the fan area may need service; the blade used on this model is the refrigerator evaporator fan blade 5308000010.

Cooling, ice, and leak complaints often share the same root causes: restricted airflow, poor sealing, or water flow restrictions. Fixing those early protects food temperatures, reduces frost, and prevents puddles.

Last updated: February 2026

On Kenmore Elite model 25357109600, the model and serial numbers are on the serial plate located inside the refrigerator compartment. We recommend writing the numbers down for parts lookup and future service, then keeping them with your owner's manual.

• Open the fresh food (refrigerator) door
• Check the inside walls of the refrigerator compartment
• Look for a serial plate or rating plate with model and serial information
• Wipe the area gently if the label is hard to read (soap and water only)
• Record the full model number and serial number exactly as shown

The model number is the key to matching the correct Kenmore refrigerator parts (like a water filter, door gasket, or control board) to your exact configuration. Even small model-number differences can change which shelves, bins, or ice and water components fit.

For this model, a frequently replaced item is the refrigerator water filter; see genuine Kenmore refrigerator water filter WF2CB for the correct cartridge style listed for this unit.

Last updated: February 2026