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1068539621 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions
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heating element going bad
4 of 7 people
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James from Bakersfield, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
I removed three sheet metal screws, unsnapped the electrical pigtail. Then snapped out knock out on new maker. Matched the electrical connection, pushed it in place. Finally set new one in place, leveled it, tightened the scews and walked away.
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changed the light bulb still would not work so I figured it was the switch sure enough.
3 of 4 people
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anthony from HAVELOCK, NC
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
I took a chance and ordered a switch that is next to the top of the door. looked for how to remove it easily done in ten minutes works fine last long time.
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Ice maker quit making ice--had to either be a faulty switch in the ice maker or a faulty water valve. I guessed it was the ice maker switch and ended up being correct.
3 of 4 people
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Harvey from Port Tobacco, MD
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Wrench set
It was exactly as everyone else described--remove old ice maker, unplug, plug in new ice maker, attach new ice maker. 3 screws, 1 plug. My plug was the one on the ice maker not on the refrigerator (ie I used the wiring/plug that was already in the freezer).
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Refrigerator quit cooling and the freezer wasn't freezing anything
4 of 7 people
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Tonya from Grand Prairie, TX
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Socket set
Order the part from the Internet on Sunday, it mailed out on Monday and I received it on Tuesday. I unplugged the fan then undone 3 screws that held the fan bracket to the refrigerator pulled it out unscrewed 3 more nuts and replaced the fan on the bracket and I cut the old wire plug off the old fan and with 2 wire nuts put it on my new f
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an. Replaced the fan and bracket back on the refrigerator plugged it in and it works like a new refrigerator.
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Ice maker needed to be replaced as it quit working.
3 of 4 people
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Ronald from Henderson, NV
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Loosened two top screws using a hand held mirror and screwdriver and removed a bottom screw then unplugged the unit inside. Five minutes and repair was complete. Easy as that!
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defective light switch
3 of 4 people
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THOMAS from WILLARD, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
inserted a knife between the switch and the plastic interior in order to pop the switch out.
then took off the 2 wires on the old switch put them on the new switch and reinserted the switch into the plastic interior.
then took off the 2 wires on the old switch put them on the new switch and reinserted the switch into the plastic interior.
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ice tray leaking
9 of 22 people
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Linda from Santa Maria, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Super! It was so fast and easy to fix. Receive my kit in three days and save a lot of money not having to have a repairman come and do it!
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Light switch wasn't working.. As I would close the door I would notice our frig light wasn't going off...
3 of 4 people
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David from Hemet, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I simply removed the old switch by gently pulling down on the old switch with a screwdriver. When it was about half way out I just gently pulled down on the old switch and it popped out... I removed the two connectors attached to the old switch by pulling on the connectors with a pliers...I tried using my fingers but wasn't able to pull t
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he connectors off so I used pliers. It worked perfectly.. When pulling off the old connectors, make sure you attach the new switch to the same tabs on the new switch... It was very easy to do and took under 5 mins.....The light switch works perfect....P.S. You should unplug the frig while making the connection just in case....Safety first....!!!
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Unit would not cycle and dispense ice. After replacing with new unit I disassembled old unit and detected a slight burn smell in the timer.
3 of 4 people
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Robert from Tucson, AZ
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Unplugged refrigerator and turned off water supply. Loosened two top screws and removed bottom screw. Althought kit was supplied with multyple wiring harnesses the harness attached to unit was the correct harness for the model I was replacing. Removed and reused old shut off arm as replacement arms were shorter in reach then original.
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Also reused bottom unit support that was removed and replaced with one screw into unit and then into side wall of freezer. Over all time less then 15 minutes. As this was a side by side ref/freezer unit their us limited space to view support screws. I used a mechanics mirror to find upper screws. This visualization made the process go much faster. Reading the other repair stories also gave me a huge confidence boost and insite in what to expect.
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Refrigerator door on a side by side unit would not stay closed.
3 of 4 people
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John from Conyers, GA
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
First empty the shelves on the refrig. door. Then removed the upper hing cover and removed the three screws holding the hinge to the body of the refrigerator. Lifted the door off the bottom hinge and placed it clear of the unit.
Inspected the bottom hinge and cleaned off the screw holding the closing cam, then with a nutdriver remove ... Read more d the screw holding the cam and removed the cam from the hinge. Installed a new cam closer, secured the cam with a screw. Hanged the door back on the lower hinge and re-installed the upper hinge. Job Complete!
Inspected the bottom hinge and cleaned off the screw holding the closing cam, then with a nutdriver remove ... Read more d the screw holding the cam and removed the cam from the hinge. Installed a new cam closer, secured the cam with a screw. Hanged the door back on the lower hinge and re-installed the upper hinge. Job Complete!
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replaced non-functional ice maker
3 of 4 people
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Richard from Troy, MI
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
After first unplugging the refrigerator from it's electrical power source,I removed the lower screw of the ice making unit with a nut driver. I then loosened the upper two screws which hold the retainer clips that secure the unit tight to the freezer wall. I then lifted the unit upward and outward a few inches to allow access to the wire
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harness. I unplugged the haness from rear of the freezer and removed the unit completely.
To install just reverse the procedure.
To install just reverse the procedure.
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Original ice maker quit making ice, leaked water.
2 of 2 people
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John from Yorba Linda, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed the old ice maker (2 screws, about 2 minutes). Read the excellent instructions. Prepped the replacement unit by adding the mount bracket. It plugged straight into the existing fridge wiring harness. Amazing how standardized icemakers are! Total time for a very careful job was under an hour.
It came in the mail, I got ... Read more home about 5pm and had it installed that evening before dinner. First load of ice was in the catcher before I went to bed.
Very nice kit, and economical compared to a new fridge!
It came in the mail, I got ... Read more home about 5pm and had it installed that evening before dinner. First load of ice was in the catcher before I went to bed.
Very nice kit, and economical compared to a new fridge!
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Ice Maker Not Creating Ice Cubes
2 of 2 people
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Daniel from Albuquerque, NM
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed Ice tray and flap followed by the three screws that held the old ice maker in place. (I probably didn't have to remove the top two, they are designed to just loosen and lift up on the mecanism to free.) I then pulled the old wiring harness out of the original ice maker. A small screw driver helped in depressing a tab while pulling
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on the harness. The same process was used to remove the wiring harness that was attached to the new replacement unit. I connected the original wiring harness that I had disconnected from the bad ice maker, and it fit perfectly into the replacement unit. No need to splice or use any of the harnesses that came with replacement. I tried installing the new unit and discovered that there was interfernce with the water feed hose. I had forgotten to break off the tab on the end of the replacement unit. Once I did that using pliers, the unit fit fine. I tightened the screws, installed the on/off mecanism and replaced the tray and flap. I then waited and waited, hoping to hear the forgotten sound of water entering the ice maker. Had a beer and walked the dogs thinking I had failed, but low and behold, over an hour later, the ice maker turned on the water. Many hours later, my wife woke me up in the middle of the night to declare we had cubes! Success.
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Ice maker not working
2 of 2 people
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Dewey from Carrollton, GA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
First I turned off water supply. Then removed the two screws that attach ice maker, then disconnected the wiring harness.
Attached new ice maker in reverse order.
Attached new ice maker in reverse order.
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Refrigerator door clunking on opening and closing
2 of 2 people
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Bruce from Stuart, FL
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
Following the instructions on the site I removed the upper hinge cover and hinge(after removing the shelves from the door). I replaced both cams on the bottom hinge, reinstalled the door and the problem was solved. A couple of hints that may speed up the process: 1. On installing the door cam, I didn't get the holes in the door and cam al
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igned well due to a bit of interference from the metal tab on the door, so I temporarily inserted the upper hinge pivot in the bottom hole and retightened the cam. 2. I decide to re-align the freezer door . After this, the ice and water dispensers didn't work. Turns out the internal freezer light switch which also acts as a cutoff switch for the door dispensers wasn't being activated. Easy to adjust once the cause was discovered.
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