As with Kenmore’s other 970-prefix appliances, this refrigerator generation’s actual manufacturer has varied across its production run — confirmed from the model and serial data plate before parts are ordered, then diagnosed with the same compressor, gasket, and airflow checks used across Kenmore’s refrigerator lineup regardless of builder.
Key Features
- Top-mount, bottom-mount, or side-by-side configuration depending on model
- Mechanical or electronic controls depending on production year
- Adjustable shelving
- Icemaker on most side-by-side and French door units
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Interior temperature running warmer than expected
02
Door gasket no longer sealing firmly
03
Icemaker producing little or no ice on equipped units