All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Refrigerator 25360152990

Compressor Starter/Overload relay burned and smoked

Heard the snap of a short circuit followed by a burning smell around the refrigerator. Pulled it out, unplugged it and removed the back panel with a nut driver. Plugged it back in and when the compressor kicked on I saw sparks and some smoke at the relay. Unplugged and ordered new relay and the associated run capacitor in case it was also bad.
Removed the holding clip and the relay with capacitor easily came out with two wires attached. Removing the wires was done by prying with needle nose pliers with some difficulty.
Inserting the wires into the new relay was also difficult. If the position isn't just right it does not snap in. Once it is positioned correctly it makes a positive connection with not much effort.
Reassembled the capacitor, plugged unit into compressor, added retaining clip and plugged in refrigerator.
Compressor started up correctly. Note that as the refrigerator cools the compressor will shut off for long periods of time. This is normal.

Parts Used:

Run Capacitor

Starter Overload

Mike from Santa Rosa, CA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers

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Repaired Oven Range Light Bulb

The bulb has a plastic clear cover. That cover can just be carefully removed using a screwdriver. It's held in by a metal bracket. After you remove the cover. You'll just need to replace the bulb and then re-install the cover and bracket.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb

Alan from SAN MATEO, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The rack was broken and the meat drawer would fall down when pulled out. Had to use one hand to steady drawer while selecting meat/cheese.

Just like the very helpful video. Took the drawer out. Lifted the glass cover out. Took 2 screws out and extracted broken rail. Placed the new rail in with 2 screws. Voila! Easy-peasy.

Parts Used:

Meat Drawer Hanging Rail - Right Side

RENEE from SALESVILLE, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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light blub blew

unplug power from ref removed old light socket only difference wired a little different checked new socket compaired to old checked terminal ends small big looked at wires big,little plugged up put in new light blub plugged ref power back on work power off pushed socket bac in power on works

Parts Used:

Light Socket

earl a from GIRDLER, KY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The tip of the braket broke and would not longer hold the meat drawer

First, my husband removed the shelf assembly. Then he unscrewed the boken bracket. He then screwed in the new bracket and proceeded to install thecomplete shelf assembly back into the fridge. Placed the meat drawer back into correct location, to fit back into rail brackets. All done.

Parts Used:

Meat Drawer Hanging Rail - Right Side

Justine from Oxnard, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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the freezer would stick in defrost and not come out

Removed the vent cover at the bottom. Removed the screws. disconected the harnes and put the new timer in. This was a very easy fix. Thank You!

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

carol from woodland, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The original support was broken, tried epoxy and it only held for a few months before breaking again

All I had to do was remove the original support that was on the inside wall of the refrigerator, which I had to use pliers since there were broken pieces, and then I just snapped the new one into the three holes provided for this support. The crisper drawer works fine now. It literally only took about 1 minute.

Parts Used:

Crisper Drawer Cover Support

Arand from Yorktown, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Broken hanging rail for drawer in refrigerater

First I removed 2 screws and removed broken railing then placed new railing ad screwed in new screws then replaced drawer into railings. Thank you so much for the excellent service in geting me the correct part in a timely manner.

Parts Used:

Screw

Meat Drawer Hanging Rail - Left Side

David from Lynchburg, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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the refrig was in storage for about a year, the freezer door warped

removed freezer door and installed the new one. This was a pretty easy thing to do, although putting the old handle on the new door was a challenge. No knowing that there is a plastic piece holding the top of the handle i broke the that piece and had to order another one. Mean while the freezer was making alot of frost inside, so that had to be cleaned after the new part came.

Parts Used:

Handle Mounting Block

Jeffery from Phillipsburg, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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freezer door rack broke

just had to loosen the old, broken piece, and snap in the replacement. Piece of cake

Parts Used:

Door Shelf Bar - White - Cut to fit

Nancy from West Milford, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Removeable shelf in refrigerator broke

Put the new shelf into position-Voila!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Shelf Bin

Nancy from Minneapolis, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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first fresh food too hot, then freezer too hot

Based on the website I decided it was most probably the defrost timer, and that was correct. I ordered it, watched the video, and two days later the part was at my door. Took the nut driver, removed 4 screws, then removed the old defrost timer, installed the new one, re-installed the whole plastic assembly with the four screws, and done!!! Couldn't have been easier.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Rita from Lake Luzerne, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Frost in freezer, fridge not cold

From most posts I've read, the defrost timer was the culprit so I blindly ordered one. Easy install but did not fix the problem so I broke out the ohm meter. The only other 2 items it could be all tested good with my meter so I bypassed the defrost thermostat (per forum help...actually quite easy)and it defrosted fine, which told me I needed a new defrost thermostat. Installed fairly easy and problem gone.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V