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BISW42ELB General Electric Refrigerator - Instructions

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The Ice Bucket had rusted
It was really simple, remove 4 screws form the old cover and put it on the new bucket. Simple, Simple!!
Parts Used:
Auger and Ice Bucket Assembly
  • Leticia from El Paso, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Rusty Auger
The parts recommended were exactly what I needed. The comment section on not paying attention during the removal were very helpful. I took a picture before totally taking everything apart. Thanks for the added comment.
Parts Used:
Ice Dispenser Bucket Ice Bucket Auger Kit
  • James R. from San Clemente, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Leaking valve
Uninstallrd old part by dis assemble. Then installed new part very easy access and installation
Parts Used:
Dual Inlet Water Valve
  • Mitch from Lima, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Valve was leaking water
The repair took all of 15 minutes. The original part once unscrewed was a little difficult to remove with out damaging other parts. The new part was very easy to install, didn't fit exactly like the original. Had to force into possition. Works great.
Parts Used:
Dual Inlet Water Valve
  • chris from Bloomfield Hills, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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defrost timer was bad
repalaced the old one with the new one. easy
Parts Used:
Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz
  • Reese from Coconut Creek, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Water Leak from Ice Maker
Replaced Valve - really easy repair -- longest part was getting fiber cover plate off and on back of refrigerator
Parts Used:
Dual Inlet Water Valve
  • Chris from Simpsonville, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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warer leaking from icemaker
It was too simple. I follwed the instruction already on the webb site. 3 easy steps.
Parts Used:
Dual Inlet Water Valve
  • Henry from Cape Coral, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Water dispenser not working
I followed the instructions to the letter and it was very simple replacement even down to cleaning out the dust & dirt. The water dispenser works just fine now- Thanks for the tips
Parts Used:
Dual Inlet Water Valve
  • William from Malvern, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Water pump for ice maker/cold water dispenser leaking.
Removal of old part was very easy. However, there had been some new changes to the new valve. The prongs on the dispenser solenoid are narrower than the original so the push on connector would not grasp the prong and kept falling off. I finally was able to squash and crimp the pushon enough to make it stay on . Also, the waterline connection was changed from a compression nut with flared tubing end to a much easier cap nut and copper compression ring. This required a trip to the hardware store to buy the cap nut and ring and also required cutting the tubing above the flared end to remove the compression nut. Once this was done, the reassembly was simple. The required time would have been about 20 minutes if I didn't have to go to the store and redisassemble three times to reconnect the water supply solenoid push on..
Parts Used:
Dual Inlet Water Valve
  • Richard from Libertyville, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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No water to door or ice maker
I removed the old valve assembly from the refrigerator's cabinet with a nut driver. I then pushed the lines for the water dispenser and ice maker into the valve and attached it to the cabinet. After connecting the water supply we had ice and water.
Parts Used:
Dual Inlet Water Valve
  • Jonathan from Good Hope, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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automatic ice maker not functioning
Observing the ice maker itself was working, and that water was flowing to the dual inlet water valve, I assumed the problem must be a faulty outflow valve. If either of the two valves do not close completely, the water slowly accumulates in the plastic line and freezes as it enters the freezer compartment. A solid plug of ice will form in the line, either causing no water to enter the ice tray, or it may leak under pressure when the valve opens briefly (as was my case). The solution was simple: change the dual inlet valve, and while this took me approximately 15 minutes to 1)turn off electricity and water to the frig, and 2)replace the part, the plastic tube going to the ice tray warmed up enough as I watched a one inch plug of ice exit the tubing. Once the power and water was turned on, and I checked for leaks, the ice maker worked like new! Not bad for a $30 fix.
Parts Used:
Dual Inlet Water Valve
  • Ronald from Old Westbury, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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No cube ice. We had crushed ice.
Removed ice select control unite from freezer by removing 3 nut screws holding unite in place. Disconnect 2 electrial plug ins.Remove unite from freezer and place on table for easy work space. Remove 4 nut screws holding Solenoid & Arm. Replace with new Solenoid & Arm. Reinstall back in freezer and now we have cube ice again.
Parts Used:
Ice Dispenser Solenoid Service Kit ARMATURE KIT ARMATURE KIT
  • GENE from ASHEBORO, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Water & Ice / Despenser
Shut off water & elect to refg. moved refg out from wall. Removed back cover. disconnected water & electric connections. Removed old valve and installed new one . Plastic tube fit in same place elect pins (4) snapped in place. Used teflon tape when connecting copper plumbing to stop leaks. Also cut old tubing & replaced copper 1/4" compression ring. Note I ordered part before noon on thursday, part arrived fri AM 9:00 FedEx.reg service. cleaned up mess picked up tools. Refg worked like new. saved money on service call. Thanks
Parts Used:
Dual Inlet Water Valve
  • William from Memphis, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
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water valve leaking
Unplug the refrigerator. Remove the bottom panel the locate the valve on the left side of the refrigerator. Remove the valve. Unplug the two electrical connecters, then remove the two water lines. (At this point there will be a little water escape). Then replace the lines in the new valve, replace the electrical plugs and reassemble the bottom panel.
Parts Used:
Dual Inlet Water Valve
  • Greg from Rockwood, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Auger and Ice Bucket for GE side by side was rusty
followed the previous posts, loosened four screws on the front panel, attached panel to new auger and ice bucket, and was good to go. Excellent advice!
Parts Used:
Auger and Ice Bucket Assembly
  • Jay from Jacksonville, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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