All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Refrigerator 36358551890

Thought flapper in ice dispenser was problem. - more serious, more costly - not a DIY! New fridge here we come!

Opened, discovered not flapper but more complicated

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Gail from LEXINGTON, SC
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours

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Flapper was worn and misshapen allowing warm air in freezer, ice cubes to melt and drip and impairing function of ice dispenser. Frost formed in ice dispensing chute also.

Followed the online video. Unplugged refrigerator, removed trim piece, lifted control board cover, removed 4 screws retaining circuit control board and removed the 3 connectors from the control board. Located flapper and removed by using small flat tip to take tension off flapper connectors. Helper held flash light to illuminate flapper connectors. Reversed procedure. New flapper seals well and cured problems. Circuit board was a bit different than one in video, but still had the 3 connectors. Marked each connector with grease pencil at top edge to ensure correct reconnection. Should note how wires are threaded around circuit board to ensure they are tucked back in correctly in reassembly. Remove trim piece carefully. I broke 2 of the 8 plastic pins that hold trim on. May be due to age of unit as they were brittle. 6 pins still hold trim piece flush.

Parts Used:

Dispenser Door Assembly or Flapper

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

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Watched video on flapper assembly replacement looked real ready. Video failed to mention ice dispenser trim was glued in place . Had to buy real small paint scrapper that would fit in dispenser outlet to free inside edge of trim piece. Once I got it all loose job went very easy.

Use small putty knife to cut internal sealant on ice maker door trim piece. Then you can easily remove it.

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Dispenser Door Assembly or Flapper

Dennis from Rogers, AR
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Remove front cover

Remove front cover did not remove wires remove ice and water unit took off flapper put new one on 5 minutes back together

Parts Used:

Dispenser Door Assembly or Flapper

Philip from S BURLINGTON, VT
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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My ice container and Ice chute were freezing up and getting blocked, and my filtered water line was also freezing

I just followed the instructions on the video and it was exactly as they said......no surprises.

Parts Used:

Dispenser Door Assembly or Flapper

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

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Ice maker stopped working

Remove the one screw holding the unit in place, unplug it, slide in the replacement, plug and screw it in.

Parts Used:

Ice Maker

Cary from ORLANDO, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Ice Maker Leaking

Researched on internet/you tube; ordered part, and did the repair. Easy to do and saved the cost of a service call.

Parts Used:

Dispenser Door Assembly or Flapper

Carl from SAN MARCOS, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Frost buildup in freezer by the ice maker

Replaced dispenser door flapper by following the do it yourself video in this site. It was really easy. Just be careful when removing the dispenser black bezel. I broke one of the little tabs when taking it off.

Parts Used:

Dispenser Door Assembly or Flapper

Alex from Cary, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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icemaker quit working when we moved

My husband took out the old icemaker in about 5 minutes. The new icemaker was a perfect fit even though the refrigerator was >10yrs old. The only difficult part was the plug extension that was needed so that it would fit into an older appliance. The part was included, it just made the cord about 3 inches longer than it needed to. After working with it for about 20 minutes we were able to fit it on the back side of the icemaker. Now it works great!!

Parts Used:

Ice Maker

Regina from Taylorsville, KY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Freezer Light Shield Cracked at mid fastening point

replaced the broken one with the new part

Parts Used:

Freezer Light Shield

George V. from PITTSBURGH, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Temperature controller freezing vegetables.

I aligned the back of the controller with the slot in the icebox and it popped right back on. No more frozen vegetables.

Parts Used:

MEAT PAN CONTROL/DAMPER

Cynthia from Hillsboro, TN
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Plastic guide in rear of bucket broke it guides auger when dispensing ice

I simply removed 6 screws that held bucket to face and pit on new bucket and put it back in freezer works great

Parts Used:

Ice Dispenser Bucket

Robert from FIFE LAKE, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Had a drip which filled up the tray and leaked on the floor from water dispenser

There are Great videos on YouTube!!! Turned off power,Removed trim ring, Pushed a philips head screwdriver in one of the holes underneath the electrical panel with the selector push buttons. This releases the electrical panel. There are Three wire sets with plugs. I removed the plugs and took the electrical panel out. Removed four Phillips head screws and pulled out the big paddle switch. This then exposes the flapper. Replaced flapper with new one and reassembled everything. When I had everything apart, I cleaned with window cleaner. It was pretty moldy from the water leaking. Turned power back on and tested everything to make sure I didn't mess anything up. Works great

Parts Used:

Dispenser Door Assembly or Flapper