Whirlpool
Central Air Conditioner

Model # R243A1 Official Whirlpool air conditioner

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Cement 279368
#10

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Cement

Part #279368

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Valve 876764
#6A

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Valve

Part #876764

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Washer 1160880
#43

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Washer

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Refrigerator Screw 1157158
Refrigerator screw

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Screw, 8 X 1 488480
#7

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Screw, 8 x 1

Part #488480

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Wire Tie 1159130
#18

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Wire tie

Part #1159130

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Wire Tie 602851
#12

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Wire tie

Part #602851

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Sealer 99344
#13

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Sealer

Part #99344

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Refrigerant Access Valve, 5/8-in 978029
#6F

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Refrigerant access valve, 5/8-in

Part #978029

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Clip, Shroud 1164511
#17

Airflow and control diagram

Clip, shroud

Part #1164511

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