All Installation Instructions for Hotpoint Refrigerator CSX26MRDAWW

Self closing upper and lower cam had broken

I removed the lower cover plate and placed a small scissor jack (used my car jack) under the refrigerator door, loosened the upper hinge, slightly raised jack to take the weight off of the lower hinge, removed the hinge with a 5/16 nut driver and the cam with a 5/16 socket. Installed new hinge and cam, removed door support and secured top hinge, check operation. Worked GREAT, did not have to remove door.

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Bottom Hinge Assembly

Charles from Metropolis, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Socket set

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Broken Freezer Light Shield

Remove ice maker bucket. Unscrew single screw in center of shield, take out shield. Insert new shield, making sure the 2 tabs on the shield are slid into mount from the left, center the shield so center tab is aligned with screw hole, Tighten screw, replace ice bucket. SUGGESTION: This would be a good time to replace light bulb!

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Freezer Light Shield

David from Wilmington, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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would not "dump" ice cubes

I am more than 80 yrs, always thought I could fix just about everything--but, this looked complicated. Once I received the new icemaker; took a good look where the screw-holes, etc. were, then removed the "old" one. Took about 20 or 30 minutes, then the "new" one was easily installed.

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Ice Maker

Phayo from Lake Charles, LA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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The ice auger was rusting getting rust on the ice cubes. This also hindered the auger from working properly.

I removed the ice container with the auger inside. I removed the front panel, then the auger and housing. I had to clean all of the parts that had rust on them. I got some of the parts mixed up and was having a hard time putting them back where they belonged. I went back on the PartSelect web site and with my IPad and opened the exploded view of the parts. This enabled me to put the auger back together. It works perfectly now. Saved a lot of money by doing it myself. Thanks PartSelect.

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Ice Bucket Auger

John from Denison, TX
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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Refrigerator door would not close completely unless we pushed it all the way closed.

The Hinge Cam Riser came as ordered and arrived in 1 day! The original riser was clearly broken in half. After installing the new one on the door hinge and adjusting it several times, the door closed a little but still didn't close all the way. Finally, I re-installed all the door trays and filled them with the usual perishables, and the door closed perfectly! Apparently, the extra weigh on the door was needed to complete the job.

Parts Used:

Hinge Cam Riser

Emil J from Pocono Lake, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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summer cottage lost heat during winter inlet valve for icemaker froze

parts select delivery time unreal !!!!! ordered on a Tues. was here Wed !!!! Perfect fit, minor difference in tubing connection. Took more time to clean the floor once i moved the fridge than the actual repair. Thank you Parts Select, if i need more appliance repair parts, you're my first choice>

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Dual Inlet Water Valve

Robert from Waterford, CT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers

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My Auger was rusted, and discontinued. Had to buy complete Ice Bucket assembly.

Washed new Ice Bucket assembly with dish soap and warm water, and let dry. Removed (4) small screws holding Ice Bucket Door assemby to my original Ice Bucket assembly. Reinstalled Ice Bucket Door assembly to new Ice Bucket.

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Auger and Ice Bucket Assembly

Steve from Canyon Country, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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frost would build up on back of freezer, and stop cooling

I watched the video of the repair, and followed their procedure. First turned off ref. removed trays, removed light and then back panel. located defrost heater at bottom of condensing coils. Removed and replaced. reassembled and ref. works great. Thanks ross

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Defrost Heater and Bracket Assembly

ross from soddy-daisy, TN
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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Broken Bottom Hinge

Empty all the good stuff stored in the door. Remove top hinge, lift off door. Remove bottom hinge from door and refrigerator, replace with new hinges. Replace door and reinstall top hinge. Very simple. Worst part was removing all the stuff stored in the door then putting it back! My parts arrived very quickly and I'm very pleased with Part Select.

Parts Used:

Bottom Hinge Assembly

William from MIDDLE POINT, OH
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Ice maker leeking

opened back panel and replaced valve verry easy

Parts Used:

Dual Inlet Water Valve

Wes from Marion, KY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Door would not close.

With my wife's help, we emptied the door shelves and removed the door to the kitchen table. The video and instructions for replacing the parts were 100% right. We probably spent more time cleaning the door bottom and gasket than actually changing the hinge assembly! The job went very smoothly and saved us from overspending on a repair to this old fridge, or worse, making a quick decision on buying a new one.

Parts Used:

Bottom Hinge Assembly

Daniel from Cherry Hill, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Refrigeratior door of side by side would not close

I viewed a how-to video on partselect.com. I removed all items from the door shelves. Used a screw driver to remove the top "hinge" plate. Used a nutdriver to remove the door hinge plate. Removed door, laid on it's side-hinge side up (if you don't have a helper, lay it on a flat service). Simply removed the broken bottom plate and replaced with new part, and reinstalled on refrigerator. Super Simple!

Parts Used:

Bottom Hinge Assembly

Alison from Lincolnton, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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The auger in the ice bucket was rusted

Removed 4 screws from the old rusted ice bucket ( they hold the cover on) installed the cover and screws in the new ice bucket and installed the new unit in the freezer .

Parts Used:

Auger and Ice Bucket Assembly