KSSO42QMB00 KitchenAid Refrigerator - Overview

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EveryDrop Water Filter – Part Number: EDR5RXD1
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This EveryDrop Filter5 is certified to reduce the most contaminants with Triple Filtration Technology. Now, you and your family can enjoy the enriching benefits of cleaner, freshly filtered ice & water. Not just in beverages, but for preparing meals, too. This advanced generation of ice and water refrigerator filters from EveryDrop Filters are certified to reduce more contaminants with Triple Filtration Technology. Filter 5 reduces 16 contaminants, so you can feel reassured that you and your family are getting the most out of your water. Remember to replace your refrigerator filter every 6 months to maximize contaminant reduction.
Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat – Part Number: WPW10225581
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If ice is building up in your freezer or if your freezer is getting too warm on the defrost cycle you may need to replace the bi-metal thermostat.
Refrigerator Door Switch – Part Number: W11384469
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Door switch turns the light off when you close the door.
Icemaker Control Assembly – Part Number: W10190935
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Icemaker Control Assembly
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This part is used to help tell the icemaker what to do - it turns the timing cams and the ejector blades. Motor is not sold separately.
Refrigerator Control Bracket – Part Number: WP2180226
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This bracket holds the micro switches and the light in the freezer dispenser section.
Refrigerator Light Bulb 10w – Part Number: WP22002263
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Refrigerator Light Bulb 10w
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Brighten up your appliance with this easy-to-install 10-watt light bulb, perfect for dryers and refrigerators. It gives off a clear, steady light so you can easily see inside when the door is open. Whether you're replacing a bulb in your Whirlpool or another compatible brand, this one fits right in. Just twist it into place—no tools needed. For safety, make sure your appliance is turned off before swapping the bulb.
Screw – Part Number: WP681249
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Screw
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Sold individually.
Refrigerator Ice Guide – Part Number: WP2180224
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This ice guide is located in the freezer door.Turn off the ice dispenser before replacing this part.
Electronic Control Board – Part Number: W11629974
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This set of two control boards helps your fridge know when to make ice and when to stop. One board sends a signal, and the other receives it—together, they tell the icemaker when to dump ice and when to refill with water. If your ice maker isn’t working right, this part might be the fix. Just make sure it fits your fridge model before ordering.
Ice Door Kit – Part Number: W10823377
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Ice Door Kit
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This kit includes the ice door, support, spring and delay. The heater ribbon is no longer attached - the heater is no longer needed.
Refrigerator Thermistor – Part Number: WP2188819
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This part is used to detect the temperature in the air inside of your refrigerator.
Refrigerator Micro Switch – Part Number: WP2162361
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This switch is located inside the dispenser.

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No ice
567 of 688 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Daniel from Suwanee, GA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
removed flap door in front of icemaker...removed 3 screws with bolt heads...removed one additional screw with bolt head and ice unit slid out. I removed motor unit (pops out no screws). Replaced and had ice within 3 hours.
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Front Door Ice Wouldn't Work And Air Going Into Freezer
498 of 612 people found this instruction helpful.
  • BILL from BATESVILLE, MS
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
Thanks to the pictorial diagram, I was able to order correct parts. It was just a matter of removal of broken parts and replacing them. Ice maker now working and air is no longer getting into freezer which was freezing up ice maker. Thanks for timely delivery, now I am able to use ice dispenser, which I haven't used for long time. Tha nks
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Change ice/water filter
307 of 403 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Nora from Bethesda, MD
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
It was really easy. Took off grill at bottom of refrigerator, turned existing filter to get it out and then inserted the new one.
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