Parts for Whirlpool SF216LXSM2: 06 - Door Parts

This refrigerator insulation panel helps limit heat transfer and dampen vibration to support cooler operation and quieter performance. It restores the appliance's thermal barrier and cushioning around internal components. What it does:

• Replaces worn or missing cabinet insulation to help reduce temperature loss and improve efficiency
• Dampens vibration and household noise coming from the appliance cabinet
• Helps protect internal components from shock and contact with the cabinet
• Can reduce symptoms such as increased run time, warmer interior temperatures, or rattling sounds when missing or damaged

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing to avoid shock risk
• Inspect mounting surfaces and clips; some installations require adhesive or fasteners
• Handle insulation with gloves to avoid irritation from fibers and to keep surface clean

Right hand side. For left hand use 98004952

Left hand side. For right hand use 98004953

Replacement screw used to secure components and panels in household appliances, restoring proper fit and effectively reducing movement or rattling from loose or missing fasteners. What it does:

• Secures panels, trim and internal components to keep parts aligned and stable.
• Helps stop rattling, vibration or noise caused by loose or missing fasteners.
• Restores proper mounting for brackets, covers and control housings.
• Useful wherever a worn or stripped screw is causing play or loose parts.

• Disconnect power and unplug the appliance before doing any work.
• Use the correct driver and size to avoid stripping the head or threads.
• Tighten snugly but avoid overtightening—replace with the exact OEM screw when specified.

This sheet-metal pan-head screw secures appliance panels, brackets, and components to the cabinet or frame. Replacing a missing or damaged screw restores a tight fit and helps stop rattles, misalignment, and loosening.

• Fastens sheet-metal panels, covers, ducts, and brackets to the appliance chassis
• Helps keep components aligned and secure during operation
• Replace if the original is missing, rusted, stripped, or damaged
• Common symptoms: loose or vibrating panels, gaps or misaligned parts, hardware that won't tighten

• Disconnect power; shut off gas or water supply before servicing
• Support the panel or part being attached; hand-start threads to avoid cross-threading
• Use the correct driver bit; tighten snugly but do not overtighten into sheet metal
• If multiple matching screws secure a part, consider replacing them as a set for consistent hold

Color: White. Size: 8-18 x 3/8 inch.

Screw for side trim.

Right hand side

Left hand side

This factory fastener secures appliance panels, brackets, and internal components so everything stays aligned and quiet. Replacing a missing or damaged screw restores a tight fit and helps reduce vibration, rattles, and wear.

• Fastens metal or plastic parts to the cabinet/frame
• Maintains alignment of covers, ducts, housings, and brackets
• Replace if the head is stripped, threads are worn, or hardware is missing
• Symptoms can include loose or misaligned panels, rattling/vibration noises, or parts that won't stay secured

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before service.
• Match the screw to the original location and reuse existing holes/mounts.
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening.
• Use the correct driver bit to prevent stripping the head.

This push-on nut is a press-fit retainer that secures components to a smooth shaft or stud. Use it to restore a tight, reliable hold when the original fastener is missing, bent, or no longer grips securely.

• Provides a friction hold on a shaft or stud to keep parts from sliding off
• Helps reduce wobble, vibration, or rattling caused by a loose or missing retainer
• Common signs of failure: component won't stay in place, falls off, or feels loose
• Direct replacement for a deformed or lost push nut

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before servicing
• Remove the old retainer carefully; do not reuse a distorted push nut
• Align and press the new push nut straight onto the shaft/stud; a deep socket can help apply even pressure
• Verify full engagement; do not hammer near glass, porcelain, or delicate surfaces