Kenmore refrigerator defrost heater no longer available (model 106.7694011)

[missingparts]

I have a very old fridge, Kenmore 106.7694011, but it works very well with the exception of the recently burned-out defrost heater. Can't find OEM part anywhere, nor any suggested universal replacements.

Thoughts, ideas? Any guidance would be most appreciated.

Width of heating element is 23 1/2", so I'm hoping I can find a universal one that is close enough and make it fit.

Also, is it safe to assume that defrost heater wattages are all in the same park?

 

[certified tech group 51]

Sears site not working right now, what is the part number of the defrost element??  P/N 530736??  Look at W/P number,  WPW10436849..  Never assume any thing..

[missingparts]

Thank you kindly, Sir, for your response. Yes, a major online parts distributor told me that the original part number is 530736 (which they said has been discontinued), but they also told me there was no listed universal replacement. Not sure how you found WPW10436849, but I am very grateful for the tip. It looks like it might fit width-wise.

[certified tech group 51]

back in the day, a book called a "Catalog" was use..The catalog  was used after the time of using the "Micro-Phish" cards......Now days you have a Search engine to do all  the work....Flip open the catalog to Elements, Defrost..........couple of pages of various shapes and sizes....Old school but it is the added notes to the side column that helps...