All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Refrigerator 2536080440J

The Refrigerator was not cooling properly. At 40-45 degrees milk spoiled

My upper and bottom air diffuser was missing.
Purchased both air diffuser and placed it.

Parts Used:

Bottom Air Diffuser

Marcos from E STROUDSBURG, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Door switch was no longer making my light go on when door opened

I used the youtube you provided. It was pretty straight forward, but I had to make a trip to the hardware store for a bit (hex wrench) to remove the hex bolt head style screws. I was only expecting to need phillips or flathead. I managed to remove one with a set of pliers, and the brought that example to the store for size reference when buying the bit to fit my black and decker drill. The rest was easy.

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Door Light Switch

Susan from VIRGINIA BCH, VA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Refrigerator light stopped working

The bulb wasn't the issue so I was hopeful the switch was. utube helped me some, but figuring my model was different than any on utube. Got the switch in and plugged it back in. Moment of truth. Didn't light. Ugggh! Out $50 for switch plus $20 for nut driver set.

Parts Used:

Door Light Switch

Karla from UNION, MO
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Socket set

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Crisper glass shelf installed

Just like the video , just pull out the crisper drawers and slide the new one in. I also made sue that I had a quilt on the floor in case I dropped the glass shelf. Also if you are not sure of the model number you can try calling the store where you bought the appliance at which I had to do. I bought it at Conns and they just needed the phone number I used when I bought it.

Parts Used:

Crisper Glass Shelf Insert

CAROLYN from SAN ANTONIO, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Refrigerator did not cycle

Installation was fairly straight forward. The major complaint is that the problem returned 2 weeks later. I don’t know if I care to re-invest in another switch.
Now what?

Parts Used:

Cold Control Thermostat

JACOB from YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Fridge would not cool at all, because the compressor was not running. Fan running, lights working, just no cool.

Remove the cardboard access cover at the bottom back of the fridge. On the left side, locate the run capacitor. Remove it by prying it loose from its socket, after first removing the wire hold down clamp. One wonders why the clamp is there, which makes it difficult to get the run capacitor out. Be careful not to disrupt in any way the copper refrigerant tubes. If you mess them up, you will have wasted your time and effort trying to repair the machine. I was lucky, since a failed run capacitor is the problem only about 12% of the time, based on what I’ve read. Hallelujah! It was the problem with my fridge.

Parts Used:

Run Capacitor

David from ABINGDON, VA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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our meat drawer handle was broken

I just put the new one in with no problem

Parts Used:

Meat Pan

Nickalas A from CUYAHOGA FLS, OH
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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light bilb went out

replaced it

Parts Used:

Light Bulb

Denise from Landover, MD
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Door shelf broke in half

Easy installation, snapped in.

Parts Used:

Door Shelf Retainer Bar

Linda from MCKINNEY, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broke glass on crisper

Just slide glass in. Very easy.

Parts Used:

Crisper Glass Shelf Insert

Carlene from DOERUN, GA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Refrigerator evaporator coil was icing up

The evaporator coil is behind the freezer. Remove the rack that makes the shelf and remove two 1/4” hex head screws I the back of the freezer to access the coil.
I used a hair dryer to melt the ice off the coil.
The thermostat clips on the refrigeration pipe to the coil. Remove the old thermostat and cut the wires at least a few inches from the thermostat. Clip the new thermostat on the pipe and strip about a 1/4” of the wire ends. The electrical connectors (provided with the new part) must be crimped to connect the wires.

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