Northland
Upright Freezer

Model # RFG285/1459 Official Northland refrigerator

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Northland RFG285-1459 refrigerator, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Cover 16793-000
#46

Cabinet diagram

Cover

Part #16793-000

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

Bracket 16972-000
#13

Door diagram

Bracket

Part #16972-000

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

Clip 97216-000
#14

Door diagram

Clip

Part #97216-000

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Switch 16915-000
#7

Cabinet diagram

Switch

Part #16915-000

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

Flexible Foam Insulation 16997-000
#4

Unit diagram

Flexible foam insulation

Part #16997-000

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

Complete Cord 16760-000
#42

Unit diagram

Complete cord

Part #16760-000

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Clamp 17008-000
#13

Unit diagram

Clamp

Part #17008-000

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Starter 17004-000
#5

Unit diagram

Starter

Part #17004-000

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Gasket 11185-031
#28

Cabinet diagram

Gasket

Part #11185-031

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Evaporator Heater 17035-000
#26

Cabinet diagram

Evaporator heater

Part #17035-000

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Repair guides for upright freezers

How to replace a freezer LED light board

How to replace a freezer LED light board

The LED lights illuminate the interior of the freezer when you open the door. It takes just a few minutes to replace the…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer electronic control board

How to replace a freezer electronic control board

The electronic control board manages the compressor to control freezer temperature. Replace the control board using the…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a freezer defrost heater

How to replace a freezer defrost heater

If frost builds up on the freezer evaporator because the defrost heater isn’t working, follow these step-by-step instruc…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less

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