MSD2352KES Maytag Refrigerator - Instructions

Very easy to order from parts select. Took seconds to replace.

I checked previous installation instructions posted on your website. Since the facade is a peel and stick, I used a hair dryer to soften the old facade and was then able to just peel it off. I applied heat to one side for about 5 minutes. I then applied the new facade.

I had to order three times before I got the right part. This was due to my rush to fix the problem and not studing the diagram carefully (black and white diagrams are not that clear). The repair was very simple. Just remove the rubber from the plastic door and slip on the new one.

First of all I want to thank Michael from Carlisle,PA and this site for publishing Michael's info on the wiring specifics on the new 3 connector Start Relay ( WP2262185 ). The original relay only has 2 connectors The 2 orange wires which are combined to one female connector need to be clipped and separated each to its own connector. Refer to Michael's blog as to which wire goes to which connector on the Start Relay. I replaced the Run Capacitor, Start Relay and Overload just to be safe. The Start Relay was the actual culprit.Thank you for an excellent website!

I removed the two screws on the Ice dispenser housing and dropped it down. I catalogued all the electrical connections on a piece of paper for reassembly and basically followed my nose. I gave my wife the honor of testing it and I held my breath. Replacing this part was a breeze and it functioned perfectly when the job was completed. I wish I had done this three years ago when it failed! Thanks very much !!

Replaced the relay and capacitor it runs.

First I checked to see if the water pump in the base of the refrigerator was working properly. To do this, I removed the water filter, placed the by-pass cap on the water filter head, and dispensed water. The dispenser worked very well so I knew it was not the pump. I had just bought a new filter so it was okay too. So I figured it was the Water Filter Head assembly. To install, I followed previous advice on Part Select website and followed a YouTube video that was excellent (enter "Refrigerator Water Filter Head and Tube Assembly-How to replace). Best advice...Styrofoam block that inserts from back of refrigerator where tubing enters...when removing, push it out from the inside of the refrigerator to avoid breaking it into pieces. Other good advice, unplug refrigerator and turn off valve to icemaker and water dispenser. Easy repair, could do it in half the time now because I was very careful when installing this item. Results: Excellent flow from dispenser!!! And better ice cubes too! Well worth the effort.

Problem led to 3 possible problem parts, defrost thermostat, defrost heater or defrost control board. Defrost heater ohmed out to 31 ohms, so seemed good. Defrost thermostat was open when warm but was open after running refrigerator to get freezer side cold enough for thermostat to close, it did not I thought. So I ordered thermostat. Once part came in, I cut up a couple inches on orange and brown wires, stripped off enough to work with. I soldered new one in and heat shrunk the wires. I turned on and it seem to work and all night. Working fine right now.

Unplugged refrigerator.
Removed water drip tray.
Removed two Phillips screws.
used putty knife to
get behind outer plate and popped it off.
Disconnected electrical connections.
Removed the 4 nut driver screws.
removed ice maker door.
Removed seal around old Ice shoot flap and cleaned.
Removed insulator pad from old ice maker flap and cleaned.
Installed seal and insulator pad on the new chute door.
clipped new chute door intact with seal and pad in place and snapped the top clips into place.

Reversed procedure to reinstall refrigerator parts.

Plugged in refrigerator and tested. Had no issues.

First turned off the water and unplugged the refrigerator and then removed the old ice maker by first removing the side cover plate and then next removed the ice level detector. Remove the screws that hold the ice maker in place and rotating it somewhat soas to gain access to the wires and then unplugged them. Next I had to modify the way the water comes into the new icemaker by adapting a CPVC street ell to fit into the hole on the side and then hook up the water supply. Installation is just the reverse of removal.

I removed the old ice maker and during the short disassembly noticed a burned out connection to the heater element that allows the ice to be broken free of the tray and dumped into the bin. Part Select had a new unit to me next day! I had watched their short install video, and read some of the user comments, already. Re-installing the new unit was a snap, and just as the video had described except for the mount bracket. The only thing that concerned me was that the new unit did not immediately do anything. I began to investigate and found that the flexible water "chute" connection had ice in it! I unplugged the refer, unscrewed the water filter and drained it. I disconnected the water feed on the outside back of the unit as well to make sure water could flow easily to the ice maker port. I filled the water filter with boiling hot water and replaced it, I plugged in the refer, and reprogrammed the date and time. Several hours later I checked the ice maker and it was -- making ice!

!st I called a repair man because the fridge is under warranty. They came out and this part was not under the warranty. I started looking online and found PartSelect.com. They broke down the icemaker into parts and I could see that I did not need the whole icemaker, just the bucket and a cap. I could not believe how simple the problem was. Took just minutes to fix and now I can get ice from my door again! I got the parts quick and I got what I ordered. I highly recommend PartsSelect.com!

Wow! less Than 15 mins to install, called partSelect and within two days the Auger arrived and with handy socket it was done!

After checking the water valves ordered new ice maker. received the part three days after ordering! Clearing out food, removing the old one and installing the new unit took under 15 minutes. Everything went fine.

Once the part arrived, which was very quickly BTW..all I had to do was remove the old filter and then just screw the new one into place....Now I just happen to be both female and blonde but was able to get the job done in less than 15 minutes (that includes opening the box) and with very little water dripping from the old filter!!! Looks like I could work as the Maytag repair woman soon!!