All Installation Instructions for LG Refrigerator GM-L238SSXH

the broken shelf is 13.5" wide. LG sends 12" wide. 13.5" no longer available

Part Select folks are very professional & courteous. They can only identify the replacement I needed based on data from LG. The data is WRONG. LG should be billed by Parts Select for their valuable time & shipping expenses. What I did was take the old shelf assy with rails & insert 2 each 1/4 - 20 threaded rods into existing holes in the rear of the shelf with nuts & lock washers on the inside & outside of each rail to stabilize it. It facilitated adjustment required to keep the rails parallel so the meat box would be secure. 85 year old guys shouldn't have to do this. LG should do a better job of servicing their product throughout its anticipated life expectancy. They should also send me the proper part.

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Shelf Assembly

ROBERT from NYACK, NY
Difficulty Level:
Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set

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Blower motor out on condenser

followed detailed movie from Utube video

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Evaporator Fan Motor

George from WHITE BIRD, ID
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Plastic broken on freezer rack rail guide

Very simple
Removed wire rack
Removed 3 phillips head screws, requires large phillips screw driver
Removed old rail guide
Installed new rail guide and screwed back in place
Reinstalled rack

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Drawer Rail Guide - Right Side

Steve from Seattle, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Refrigerator not cooling

Used a screwdriver to remove covers. Used a blow dryer to defrost coil in freezer. Cut zip tie and removed old controller assembly. Inserted new controller assembly and secured with zip tie. It took 24 hours for the fridge to cool completely. Now it works fine.

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Defrost Thermostat

Richard from Ashland, KY
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Door switch would not turn on interior refrigerator light.

I had previously watched a YouTube video (do this first!!) on a similar Kenmore model so I knew what to look out for: (1) turned off power, (2) took thin putty knife to slip under outer lip of switch (most screwdrivers are too thick), (3) wiggled switch at front end to release the tab, (4) unplugged from the socket, (5) plugged in new switch, (6) popped new switch back into door, (7) turned on power. Voila !! Super easy. I couldn't believe it.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Jane from SHORELINE, WA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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light didn't come on when the door was opened

I took a very thin bladed screwdriver and took the old part out -carefully.
The new part fit in quite easily.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

William L from SUMAS, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Switch stops working

Replace with new switch. this is the third switch i have replaced in 10 years. the only part, besides a light bulb, that has gone bad. obviously this is a problem with this model for Kenmore, or just poor switch design.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

David from PENNSVILLE, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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broken drawer.

Just slid out the broken drawer and slid in the new one. The web site was very user friendly and my drawer arrive in only a few days. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

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Refrigerator Meat Assembly Tray

Denise from ORANGE PARK, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broke right freezer rail

Removed old rail by unscrewing 3 screws and put new rail on

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Drawer Rail Guide - Right Side

Richard from HOLLYWOOD, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Plastic runner had broken

removed 2 screws and replaced them on new part. Very easy.

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Drawer Rail Guide - Right Side

Genevieve from MADERA, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Replace lower grill bracket

Pull off the grill cover and remove the 2 screws from the old part and simply screw in the new part. Don’t lose the screws there are no new ones with the new part. Replace cover.

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Lower Holder Cover

James from DICKSON CITY, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Broken door basket

Removed broken door basket and snap in replacement.
The ordering process was quick and effective and shipped quick. Perfect replacement part. The do great work

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