All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Refrigerator 1068694593

old switch left freezer bulb always-on

Unplug appliance. Socket wrench to unscrew two screws. Module drops down. disconnected two press-on wires by prying off with screwdriver. Removed old switch. Press-fit new switch. Reconnected two wires (color coded). Screwed module back in place. Plug in appliance.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

JONATHAN from ELKINS PARK, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Door Light switch cracked Mounting

I noticed that the refrigerator was having trouble maintaining temperature. Thought it might be time for new one until I found out that a new frig was $5k to $7K. Just happened to notice that the light switch didn't look quite right (was not sitting sqaure to the door). Once I pressed it it came loose. I then realized the the lights were staying on (50 watts of heating). Replaced the switch and the frig started working like new.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Paul from Hinsdale, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Internal light did not come on each time the door was opened.

After disconnecting the electricity. I followed the instructions as indicated in the "HOW TO" article on the website. I used a steel putty knife and pried the light switch out of its retaining hole. I worked the right side the most since this is the side with the retaining clip. After I removed the switch I transferred the two electrical outlets to the new switch and easily snapped it into place. Engaged the electric power and tested the switch.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

John from Jefferson Hills, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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you have to turn it off and on to run.

Just like the video showed me.It still does not work. Have to turn it off and on to make it start up.I also replaced thermostat in freezer. Does not work.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Capacitor

chris from woodland hills, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Broken bracket

Replaced broken shelf bracket

Parts Used:

Shelf Stud

Raymond from Victorville, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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light would work intermitently

removed the 2 screws that held the panel in place, had to reach up and push on locking tabs to lower trhe front of the panel. was able to then push on the locking tab of the switch to release it. removed the wires, replaced them onto the new switch, and snapped the switch into place. the rest was reverse of the uninstall process.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Gregory from middle island, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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rocker switch broke off

disconnected el. power to fridge. pried out broken switch with small screwdriner and pulled out w/water pump pliers. installed new switch and pressed into opening.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

STANLEY from OAKLAND, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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After Hurricane Irene refrigeration compressore did not start

Followed the directions. Installation was quick. Took loner to put the covers back on and push the applicance back in position than the repair.

Parts Used:

Compressor Relay and Overload Kit

Bobby from New Bern, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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light staying on

A very cold and brittle switch in a 17 year old fridge. Used screwdrivers to pry out with some resistance Had to cut the molded plug in half and split wires, because replacement contacts were farther apart than the original. End result, works great.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Cecelia from Beaver Dam, WI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Lights didn't always come on when was opened

Used a screwdriver to pry loose the old switch, swapped wires to the new switch and pushed it into the opening. Took about 2 minutes.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Gary from Jenkintown, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Freezer shelf falling off

One of the front studs was broken off. I had to use pliers to pull it out (kind of tight). Then I inserted the back and front holders and layed the shelf back in. Total time...10 min

Parts Used:

Shelf Stud

Carl from Crete, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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19 year old light switch broke

Great service. Unpluged old switch and pluged in new one. Works great

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Fred from Watertown, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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replace hinge bracket on fridge door

taped the door shut ,measured a block of wood and stuck it under the door for support.....unbolted bottom hinge,slipped on hinge bracket and reassembled.no muss no fuss.

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