Frigidaire Refrigerator Door Shelf Retainer Bar Parts — Models & Compatibility

That plastic retainer bar on your Frigidaire refrigerator door shelf isn't just cosmetic—it's the only thing keeping condiments and bottles from spilling out every time you open the door. When it cracks or breaks loose, you'll know immediately: items tumble out, doors won't close properly, and you're left holding bottles while trying to grab milk. This replacement part (240534701) fits over 20 Frigidaire and Kenmore refrigerator models, including the popular FFTR1821TS5, FFTR2021TW1, and FFHT1816PS1 series.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

The easiest way to confirm compatibility is checking your model number against our list below. Your refrigerator's model number is typically located inside the fresh food compartment, either on the upper left or right wall near the top. It'll start with letters like FFTR, FFHT, or FRT followed by numbers. This shelf retainer bar replaces multiple part numbers including AP3214631, PS734936, and 948952, so if you've found any of those referenced in your manual, you're looking at the right replacement.

About This Replacement Part

This is the white plastic retainer bar that snaps across the front edge of your door shelf bins—no tools required for installation. The original part tends to crack at the snap points after years of temperature cycling and door opening stress. When it fails, you'll notice items no longer stay contained, or in severe cases, the door won't seal properly because the broken retainer prevents the shelf from sitting flush. One common complaint we've seen: if the replacement doesn't snap firmly into place on both ends, items will still fall out when you open the door. Make sure both snap points engage completely during installation—you should hear a distinct click on each side.

Compatible Frigidaire & Kenmore Models

This door shelf retainer bar fits the following refrigerator models. If your model number isn't listed but starts with similar prefixes (FFTR, FFHT, FRT), check the parts diagram in your owner's manual for part number 240534701:

• FFTR1821TS5 — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FFTR1814TW5 — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FFTR1814TW0 — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FFTR2021TW1 — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FFHT1816PS1 — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FFTR1821QB1 — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FFTR1821QM1 — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FFTR1821QS9B — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FFHI1817LB0 — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FFHI1817LW0 — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FFHI1817LS0 — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FRT18B4AW6 — Frigidaire Top Freezer
• FRT21KG4CW2 — Frigidaire Top Freezer

Installation Tips

This is a straightforward snap-in replacement. Remove any items from the door shelf, then gently pull the broken retainer bar out from the shelf bracket. The new bar has clips on each end that align with slots in the shelf frame—push firmly until both sides click into place. Test it by pulling gently on the center of the bar; if it pops out easily, one side isn't fully seated. The installation takes less than 60 seconds once you've got the shelf cleared.

Why This Part Fails

The constant stress from opening and closing the door—especially when the shelf is loaded—eventually fatigues the plastic at the mounting points. Temperature changes make the plastic brittle over time, and impact from heavy bottles can crack the bar. If your door won't close properly or items keep falling out when you open it, this retainer bar is the likely culprit. It's one of the most common door shelf failures on Frigidaire refrigerators in the 18-21 cubic foot range.