Potential replacements. Compatibility is not guaranteed. Confirm the complete model, suffix, serial/version, diagram position and current part number with the seller or manufacturer before ordering. Seller links open their listings for current price, stock and returns.
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KitchenAid KRFF436SPS00
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Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS00; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
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Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS00; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
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A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS00; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11777957 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS00. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
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A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS00; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11778091 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS00. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
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A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS00; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11779422 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS00. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
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A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS00; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11806982 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS00. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
Seller-listed potential replacement; not independently certified here by the appliance manufacturer.
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A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS00; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
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Seller catalog · verify the complete service model
KitchenAid KRFF436SPS01
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11778047 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS01. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
Seller-listed potential replacement; not independently certified here by the appliance manufacturer.
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A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS01; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11778052 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS01. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
Seller-listed potential replacement; not independently certified here by the appliance manufacturer.
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A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS01; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11777951 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS01. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
Seller-listed potential replacement; not independently certified here by the appliance manufacturer.
Confirm the full model, suffix/version, serial restrictions, diagram position, side, dimensions, attachment points and current replacement number before ordering.
A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS01; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11777953 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS01. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
Seller-listed potential replacement; not independently certified here by the appliance manufacturer.
Confirm the full model, suffix/version, serial restrictions, diagram position, side, dimensions, attachment points and current replacement number before ordering.
A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS01; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11777955 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS01. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
Seller-listed potential replacement; not independently certified here by the appliance manufacturer.
Confirm the full model, suffix/version, serial restrictions, diagram position, side, dimensions, attachment points and current replacement number before ordering.
A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS01; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11777957 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS01. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
Seller-listed potential replacement; not independently certified here by the appliance manufacturer.
Confirm the full model, suffix/version, serial restrictions, diagram position, side, dimensions, attachment points and current replacement number before ordering.
A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS01; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11778091 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS01. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
Seller-listed potential replacement; not independently certified here by the appliance manufacturer.
Confirm the full model, suffix/version, serial restrictions, diagram position, side, dimensions, attachment points and current replacement number before ordering.
A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS01; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11779422 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS01. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
Seller-listed potential replacement; not independently certified here by the appliance manufacturer.
Confirm the full model, suffix/version, serial restrictions, diagram position, side, dimensions, attachment points and current replacement number before ordering.
A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS01; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
Confirm full model label, service suffix, serial range, diagram position, dimensions, side and finish with seller before ordering.
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Why it is shown: Dey Appliance Parts names W11806982 in its own parts catalog for KRFF436SPS01. Verify the complete model and the correct shelf, bin or component position before ordering.
Seller-listed potential replacement; not independently certified here by the appliance manufacturer.
Confirm the full model, suffix/version, serial restrictions, diagram position, side, dimensions, attachment points and current replacement number before ordering.
A part suggestion does not diagnose a fault or guarantee fit, performance or a repair outcome.
Exact catalog model KRFF436SPS01; production/serial applicability remains unconfirmed. Indexed seller catalog copy; live seller product page could not be checked (HTTP403).
Seller-listed potential replacement for this complete service model only; no fit guarantee.
Confirm full model label, service suffix, serial range, diagram position, dimensions, side and finish with seller before ordering.
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KitchenAid Bottom Freezer refrigerators
Specifications for KRFF436SPS with owner checks for this product design. Use the matching manual for control sequences and replacement parts.
Specifications & model details
KRFF436SPS: model-specific checks
Plan with this model’s measurements
For KitchenAid KRFF436SPS, the source gives width 39 in (990.6 mm), height 70 in (1,778.0 mm). Measure the narrowest doorway, turning space and final opening using those same directions. These are product measurements; add the separately specified hose, ventilation, door/lid, handle and service space.
Verify replacement refrigerator parts by model, part number, revision, dimensions, interface, and certification where relevant; appearance alone is not enough.
Owner guide: Compatibility & substitutions
Category & symptom guidance
Compatibility & substitutions
5 minute read · Shared guidance for refrigerators
Begin with the refrigerator’s complete identity
Before comparing replacement parts, locate the refrigerator’s full model number and record it exactly, including letters, numbers, and any suffix shown. A short product family name may cover several configurations with different shelves, bins, filters, and connections. Use the identification label or owner documentation rather than guessing from the door style. Then identify the existing part by its part number, if available, and note any revision or markings. For a filter, record the label and connection style; for a shelf or bin, note its position and support arrangement. These details narrow the search to the component intended for that appliance. If the original part is missing, use the manufacturer’s parts lookup or support channel with the model number to identify the correct replacement before ordering.
Copy the complete model number and any suffix accurately.
Record the old part number, markings, and where the part was installed.
Use the manufacturer’s model-specific parts information to identify a candidate.
Compare more than dimensions
Measurements are useful, but they do not prove a replacement will work. A shelf can have similar width yet use different tabs or supports. A bin can fit the door opening but sit at the wrong angle or interfere with another component. A filter can have a similar shape while using a different connection or being intended for a different system. Compare the replacement’s dimensions, attachment points, interface, and intended position with the original and the manufacturer listing. For water filters, check the exact model pairing and any certification claim relevant to the filter’s stated use. Do not infer performance or approval from a logo or seller phrase without a specific listing. If the manufacturer provides superseding part numbers, confirm that the replacement is expressly identified as the successor for your model.
Compare attachment points and interfaces as well as outer dimensions.
Check the stated refrigerator models and any superseding number in the listing.
For filters, verify the stated use and certification information from the product documentation.
Treat substitutions as a documented claim
A seller may describe a part as an equivalent or substitute. Ask what that claim is based on: an official supersession, a manufacturer compatibility table, or only a similar shape. An official replacement number is stronger evidence than a photograph, but check that it applies to your full model and configuration. If the manufacturer lists multiple revisions, make sure the substitute covers the revision you have. Keep a copy of the listing and the answer from the seller. This matters if the part arrives and does not fit, or if you need to return it. Avoid altering tabs, trimming plastic, adapting a filter connection, or changing fittings to make an uncertain part work; such changes can create damage or a leak and make return eligibility harder to establish.
Ask the seller to identify the source for its compatibility claim.
Confirm any superseding number against your full refrigerator model.
Save the written compatibility answer and return terms before ordering.
Check return exposure before checkout
Compatibility mistakes can be expensive when shipping, restocking, or opened-package rules apply. Read the return terms for the specific part, especially filters, special-order items, and parts that have been installed or opened. Confirm who pays return shipping and whether packaging must remain intact. If the listing is ambiguous, contact the seller before purchase and ask for a written answer tied to your exact model number. For a costly or difficult-to-return part, manufacturer confirmation is a sensible extra step. Do not rely on a general category page that says a part fits many refrigerators. A precise model lookup and part reference reduce the chance of an avoidable return; the seller’s written policy clarifies the cost if that verification still proves wrong.
Review return and restocking conditions for the exact listing.
Ask about return shipping and opened-package rules before checkout.
Retain order details and written fit confirmation until the part is installed and accepted.
Verify the delivered part before installation
When the part arrives, compare its packaging label and markings with the ordered part number and the compatibility information you saved. For an owner-replaceable shelf or bin, compare the attachment points and position without forcing it into place. For a filter, follow the appliance and filter instructions for the intended replacement procedure; do not adapt a connection that does not match. If the delivered number differs, or the physical interface conflicts with the documentation, pause and contact the seller or manufacturer. Provide the full model, ordered number, delivered number, and photos. Keep the packaging and avoid using or modifying a questionable part until the seller clarifies whether it is a documented supersession or a fulfillment error.
Match the delivered label to the order and documented replacement number.
Check fit gently against the intended location or instructions.
Pause and report any number or interface mismatch before use.
What to do with what you find
The manufacturer lookup names your full model and identifies the replacement number or its supersession.
There is model-specific support for the substitution, subject to any stated revision limits.
Save the lookup and compare delivered markings before installing.
A seller claims a filter or bin fits based only on similar shape or broad brand coverage.
Appearance and brand alone do not establish a matching interface or model fit.
Request a compatibility reference tied to your full model and review return terms before purchase.
The delivered part number or attachment interface differs from the documented item.
The shipment may be a wrong item or an unverified substitute.
Do not force or adapt it; photograph labels and contact the seller or manufacturer with both part numbers.
Have these details ready
Full refrigerator model and configuration
Original part number and revision markings
Replacement number and official compatibility reference
Dimensions and interface details
Return policy and written seller confirmation
Common questions
Can I use a filter that looks identical?
Only after checking the exact model compatibility, connection, and stated filter use; shape alone is not enough.
What if the original part number is discontinued?
Ask the manufacturer or seller for a documented superseding number that covers your complete refrigerator model and revision.
General background sources
These sources support the shared guide. Exact model specifications and matched family procedures have their own sources above.
