Kenmore 10661982101 refrigerator Parts

The model number 10661982101 does not directly tell you the cubic-foot capacity. For the most accurate capacity, we use the model’s published specifications in the owner's manual. If you only need a close estimate, we calculate interior volume from measurements.

• Check the specs section in the owner's manual for capacity (best option).
• Look for a model/serial label inside the fresh food compartment; the manual notes it’s on the inside wall of the refrigerator section.
• Estimate capacity by measuring the usable interior space (see formula below).
• If you are comparing sizes, remember capacity is total volume (refrigerator plus freezer).

1. Empty the compartment enough to measure.
2. Measure interior height, width, and depth in inches (usable space, not the outside cabinet).
3. Multiply: H x W x D to get cubic inches.
4. Convert to cubic feet: divide by 1728.

Official capacity is typically higher than a tape-measure estimate because shelves, bins, air ducts, and the ice maker area reduce usable space.

• Door bins and crisper housings reduce usable volume
• Air channels and light housings take space
• Freezer shelves and the ice maker area affect totals

Knowing cubic feet helps us choose the right refrigerator shelves, crisper pans, and ice maker parts for your Kenmore refrigerator, and it helps you compare replacement models accurately.

Last updated: February 2026

In a Kenmore top-mount refrigerator like model 10661982101, the upper compartment is the freezer. It is the section designed to keep foods frozen, and it also supplies cold air that helps cool the fresh food (refrigerator) section.

The freezer is more than just the “ice cream” compartment. In a top-mount design, it plays a key role in overall cooling.

• Freezes and stores food at sub-zero temperatures
• Provides airflow that helps regulate refrigerator-section temperatures
• Often houses the ice maker (if your model is equipped)
• Contains vents that must stay clear for proper circulation

Because air circulates between the freezer and refrigerator sections, airflow issues in the freezer can affect both compartments.

• Do not block freezer vents with food packages
• Keep items from pressing against the back wall where air returns
• Wrap foods tightly to reduce odor transfer between sections
• Clean spills promptly to prevent odors from spreading

Your owner's manual for Kenmore 10661982101 lists the freezer and refrigerator features (shelves, crispers, ice maker section) and explains how airflow moves between compartments.

When the freezer vents are blocked, cooling performance drops and you can see symptoms like warm refrigerator temperatures, excess frost, or moisture buildup.

Last updated: February 2026

Kenmore model 10661982101 was made for Sears by Whirlpool. The “106” prefix in the model number is the manufacturer code that identifies Whirlpool as the producer of this Kenmore top-mount refrigerator.

We recommend verifying the full model number on the rating label inside the fresh food compartment.

• Open the refrigerator door and look on the inside wall
• Match the full model number exactly: 10661982101
• Keep the model and serial number recorded for parts lookup and service history
• Use the wiring diagram and parts breakdown in the owner's manual

Knowing Whirlpool built this Kenmore 106 model helps you match the correct style of components (ice maker, water valve, fan motors, defrost parts) and avoid ordering look-alike parts that do not fit.

If you are seeing a display code or blinking lights, use our model-family troubleshooting reference: Kenmore 106 model refrigerator error codes.

Last updated: February 2026