Kenmore / Sears Range / Cooktop / Oven Damper & Related

This vent tube routes conditioned air between refrigerator compartments to help maintain even temperatures and proper airflow. It restores correct air direction so the fresh food and freezer sections cool as designed. What it does:

• Channels cold air from the freezer/evaporator area into the fresh food compartment
• Helps balance airflow to reduce hot spots and temperature swings
• Prevents direct drafts that can cause uneven cooling or food drying
• Useful when a cracked or broken vent tube allows air to bypass intended paths

• One vent tube

• Disconnect power before accessing internal panels to avoid shock
• Remove shelves/panels as needed to access the old vent tube; handle plastic parts carefully to avoid cracking
• Verify correct orientation and secure fit so airflow openings align with cabinet ducts
• Reinstall or replace foam seals or clips to maintain proper sealing

This plenum is the molded air duct that channels exhaust and recirculated airflow inside the appliance, helping the ventilation system move heat, moisture and cooking fumes where they belong. Replacing a cracked or warped plenum restores proper airflow and reduces noise and backdrafts. What it does:

• Directs and channels air from the appliance enclosure to the vent or blower assembly
• Maintains consistent airflow for effective ventilation and cooling
• Prevents leaks and air loss that can reduce vent performance or increase noise
• Worn, cracked or misshapen plenums can cause poor ventilation, rattling or uneven airflow

• One plenum

• Disconnect power (and gas if applicable) before accessing internal parts
• Follow the OEM diagram for correct removal and reinstallation
• Handle edges carefully; plastic parts can be brittle and tabs may be fragile
• Retain and reuse any original fasteners unless the OEM specifies replacements

This oven vent duct channels hot air and cooking exhaust from the oven cavity to the appliance outlet, helping maintain proper airflow and reduce heat buildup behind the range. It's a direct-fit service replacement for the vent path. What it does:

• Routes oven exhaust from the cavity to the external vent opening so air can exit safely.
• Helps prevent excess heat buildup behind or beneath the range during operation.
• Can reduce symptoms like poor venting, unusually hot rear surfaces, or cooking odors lingering in the kitchen.
• Works with the oven's blower/vent system to keep airflow moving as intended.

• One oven vent duct

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair to avoid shock or injury.
• Access may require removing the oven's back panel or lower shield; keep track of fasteners and panels.
• Handle metal parts carefully to avoid cuts; wearing gloves is recommended.