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5648901720 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions

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The dispenser door would not open due to a broken spring
Removed the existing dispenser door, took off old spring. Slid new springs on pin, got it situated between the correct parts of the door. Popped it back on the pin inserts. Twisted spring into springing action position, voila. It was repaired. No repairmen. No additional costs, fees, nor extra time waiting on repairmen.
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • LARA from Murfreesboro, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Door hinge broke
All pieces just snap off and the new one just snap right back in place.

Remeber take a little time to do your repair correctly.

It is cheaper to repair an appliance than it is to replace.
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • David from Vancouver, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Latch had broken on detergent dispenser cover
Remove retainer that holds door color slide in front of door & then remove the slide. Remove cardboard backing, remove electric latch release, remove latch & replace with new one. Open door & slide out the cup dispenser cover pin & spring & replace with new ones. This was all straight-forward & simple.
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • Phillip D from Auburn, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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soap door hinge broke
I took the pin and i slide it through the first hole attached the spring then sldie it through the second hole and snap the cover on
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • Michael from Las Vegas, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The previous rod holding the cup in place broke
Remove completely the old one and installed the new entire kit.
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • Nicole from Newnan, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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was just missing the door and spring
You slide the pin that holds the door in the first hole. then you slide the spring in next. The you slide the pin through the last hole. After that you gently push the door onto the pin till it snaps into place. And your done.
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • craig from Columbia, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Soap cup latch was broken and dispenser cover was worn.
Replacing the cup latch and dispenser cover was pretty easy. First, I removed the inside cover of the door of the dishwasher. Then I carefully removed the plastic covers/slides on the door, removed the broken cup latch and then inserted the new one. Replaced the plastic covers/slides, the reinstalled the inside cover on the dishwasher. Next, I removed the dispenser cover and installed the new one. It snaps off/on, by the way. It only looks like it slides on/off.
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • Thomas from Columbia, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Detergent dispenser didn't open consistently
My soap dispenser latch was coated in grit, the gasket was deteriorated, and the spring was barely strong enough to open the door, so the door didn't always latch closed or open when it should. I followed the video and everything went exactly as shown. Once the liner was removed, I discovered the back (including the latch mechanism) was covered in soap residue and other gunk. I hosed it off on the backyard and resumed the repair. The dispenser now latches easily and opens with a convincing SNAP. I wouldn't have known how to replace the latch without the video. Great website!
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • Evan from Columbus, MS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Detergent door would not spring open-spring was broke
Put on new door, making sure the spring was set to flip the detergent door open in order for the detergent to properly do the dishes
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • Jane from Sebring, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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detergent door was not opening during wash
I ordered door cover kit #4387043. It comes with new door cover (lid), new pin, spring, latch and snap. Two problems I encountered was 1)with the spring - there is a trick to replacing it. I had to look up how to put the spring on properly. Go to YouTube and Partselect "Dishwasher Repair - Replacing the Lid Spring (Whirlpool Part # 8066018) " will show you the trick. Was a cinch after I knew the trick. 2) you must take door apart to replace snap that goes with the latch, so you might want to replace the detergent door first and see if that solves your problem without changing the latch. It is workable, but I had to go on line and look for diagram to put back together. Just frustrating but for less than $20.00 solved the problem. Good luck.
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • Greta from Benbrook, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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spring on dispenser broken
Removed cover and broken spring ,installed new spring and cover.Did it all in less than 10 minutes
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • Delano from Durham, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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detergent dispencer door spring and pin worn
I installed the opener spring in the direction it was needed to open the door then installed the pin. I placed the door in the position it goes and took a pair of pliers and squeezed the pin into the pin slot. the spring has to be forced into a tension position. I did this by sliding the spring to one side and forcing it into position, the other side is done the same way. works great
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit
  • perry from cynthiana, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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