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Model # ML-42131 Official KitchenAid heavy-duty disposer

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official KitchenAid ML-42131 heavy-duty disposer, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Water Seal 4162263

#NI

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Water seal

Part #4162263

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

"o" Ring 4161830
#8

Power unit diagram

"o" ring

Part #4161830

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Power Washer 4161876
#6

Power unit diagram

Power washer

Part #4161876

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Handle 4163570

#NI

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Handle

Part #4163570

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Seal Ring 4161285
#18

Upper housing unit diagram

Seal ring

Part #4161285

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Stator Assembly (115v., 60hz.) (kwi) (use On Continuous Feed Mach.) 116697-1
#6

Electrical unit diagram

Stator assembly (115v., 60hz.) (kwi) (use on continuous feed mach.)

Part #116697-1

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Plug 4163285
#22

Upper housing unit diagram

Plug

Part #4163285

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw 4159351
Screw

Part #4159351

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Seal Cover 4162555
#24

Upper housing unit diagram

Seal cover

Part #4162555

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Capacitor (115 V., 60 Hz.) 70487-15
#13

Electrical unit diagram

Capacitor (115 v., 60 hz.)

Part #70487-15

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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