Parts for Kenmore 596.79243014 (59679243014, 596 79243014): Dispenser Front Parts

This is the drip tray that sits beneath the water and ice dispenser on the front of the refrigerator, catching overflow and spills to prevent water from running down the exterior or pooling on the floor. It is midnight gray in color. Replace this tray if it is cracked, warped, stained beyond cleaning, or no longer fits securely in place.

Ice or water won't dispense? This chute extension yoke links the actuator to the ice door, fixing dispenser failures. Easy DIY repair in under an hour.

This hex washer-head screw secures panels, brackets, and other components inside your appliance. Replacing a worn, stripped, or missing screw restores a tight fit, reduces vibration and rattles, and helps keep assemblies properly aligned.

• Fastens panels, brackets, covers, and internal hardware to the cabinet or frame
• Helps prevent loosening, rattling, or misalignment during appliance operation
• Replace if the head is rounded, threads are stripped, or the screw is missing
• Useful after service when an original fastener is lost or damaged

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before starting
• Use the correct nut driver or socket for the hex head to avoid rounding
• Start threads by hand to prevent cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening

This circular component guides and directs water or ice from the dispenser to the user's container. Located in the refrigerator door dispenser area, replacement is needed when dispensing becomes inaccurate, messy, or completely blocked.

Cover panel for bottom-mount refrigerators. Installs on exterior or interior surfaces. Replace if cracked, broken, discolored, or missing.

This replacement screw secures panels, brackets, and components inside appliances. Replacing a missing or stripped fastener restores a snug, rattle-free fit using the correct #8-18 thread and 5/8-inch length.

• Fastens covers, trims, brackets, and internal parts to the cabinet/frame
• Used wherever a #8-18 x 5/8 screw is specified
• Replace if the original is missing, corroded, stripped, or will not tighten
• Symptoms: loose or rattling panels, gaps, or hardware that backs out

• Disconnect power; shut off gas/water before servicing
• Match thread and length; start by hand to avoid cross-threading
• Use the correct driver bit and tighten snugly—do not overtighten
• Inspect and replace damaged clips or tabs before securing

This is a gray dispenser actuator pad located on the front of the refrigerator's water or ice dispenser. It serves as the push pad that you press with a glass or cup to activate the dispenser mechanism. Replace this part if it is cracked, broken, or missing, or if pressing the dispenser no longer reliably triggers water or ice output.