106619 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions
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replacing thermostat did not help
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John from Rocky River, OH
- Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Icecubes came out half-way, and refrooze. I figured out, that the melter does not work (HEATER in the icemaker) Voltage measured 105V no load. Studied the Internet, and folloved an advice: shorted the back wire and the blackwire with white stripes.these go to relay contacts. It seems, that the relay contacts are no good on Infrared receiv
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er boaed. I turn off manually the icemaker, when needed
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Ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer, water dripping into the refrigerator
8 of 9 people
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Craig from Rockledge, FL
- Easy
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver
After unplugging the refrigerator, I used a hairdryer to melt the ice sufficiently to be able to remove the freezer rear panel with a nutdriver. I also removed the ice-maker for easier access to the components behind the panel, using a nutdriver. Once the panel was removed I melted more ice at the bottom of the evaporator housing. Afte
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r partially melting the ice in the drain tube, I poured hot water down the drain tube until it cleared, signaled by the sound of the water dripping into the drain pan. I next removed the clip-on Bimetal thermostat from the copper line going into the evaporator and snipped the two wires to remove it. I installed the replacement thermostat with crimp-style connectors and pull-tested them. I also replaced the timer board that is located below the freezer, below the top shelf, using a nutdriver. I replaced the circuit board as a precaution that the thermostat may not have caused the problem. I didn't change the heater inside the freezer as it checked out to have the same resistance as a new one. I tested the removed thermostat using a glass of ice water but it remained in the open condition, using an ohmmeter. (I later checked that thermostat after the freezer was running and it did close, and returned it to the open position by heating it under the hot water faucet. I suspect that it didn't work properly, or the timer control board was faulty). After re-installing the back panel and ice-maker and plugging the refrigerator into the power receptacle, it worked very well, and has done so since the repair.
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Refridgerator do not get cold
12 of 21 people
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Victor from Colton, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Disconnect the power, removed the back panel, plastic cover and the relays. Replaced new parts, reattached the back panel and reconnected the power. The hardest part was to remove the plastic cover, it was locked on so tight,I had to use a putty knife to separate the cover from the compressor.
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Ice maker leaked into ice reservoir
7 of 7 people
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joe from hilliard, OH
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
The ice mold has a coating on it. Over time the coating deteriorates. If your ice maker leaks water into the ice reservoir inspect the mold to see if the coating is compromised. If so, replace with new.
Remove the ice maker assembly. 3 small hex screws. Unplug power cord. Disassemble ice maker assembly. Remove ice mold/h ... Read more eater. Replace with new. Reassemble.
Remove the ice maker assembly. 3 small hex screws. Unplug power cord. Disassemble ice maker assembly. Remove ice mold/h ... Read more eater. Replace with new. Reassemble.
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Ice getting stuck, and water flowing over everything
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Randal from Wakefield, RI
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The on-line video and the hard-copy instructions with the replacement part made it very easy. Just loosened the 2 upper screws and took out the bottom one. Eased the ice maker out a bit and disconnected the plug at the back (power was off). Checked the replacement part had exactly the same wiring harness - it did. Fitted the bail arm from
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the old one. So simply did the same process in reverse. So 15-20 minutes after I started, the job was compelete. It takes a while for ice to start coming, but it did, and after 24 hours I threw out the ice and started again to make sure the ice came from fresh water.
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35 year old water tube became brittle and cracked; leaking water
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Melvin from OPELIKA, AL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Unscrewed clamp holding water tube to refrigerator ice maker. Pulled water tube from ice maker and water valve inlet. Cut the new tubing to the exact same length and inserted one end to the water valve inlet and the other end to the ice maker then screwed clamp holding water tube back to the refrigerator ice maker.
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The Freezer defrosted and everything on the top and the bottom spoiled
10 of 16 people
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Jorge from Miami, FL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
i had used your web site before and i read several problems that your readers had. i went to the back of the unit, removed the bottom cover and right there the i found the run capacitor and i chaged it. since i had only ordered this part to save money i went back and ordered the Start Device which when i took it off it was completely burn
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ed. the replacement part came labeled with 2 different compressor #, so i picked the one that i had and unpluged each wire. the part may differ from the one that it's in the unit but it worked when i pluged everything back on. it also helps to take a picture of everything before removing the wires in case you have to leave it and come back later. i hope to use this refrigerator another 10 years. thank you all for your help.
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The after market 4 yr old motor was making a wierd noise.
9 of 13 people
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Marcus from St Petersburg, FL
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed back panel and removed the motor put new quick disconnect on and tapped the mounting holes. Removed and cleaned fan blade from old motor and put on the new motor. Mounted motor plugged it in and replaced panel.
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Mold Ice Heating Element Broken
7 of 7 people
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timothy from indio, CA
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Looking at the ice maker it is pretty cut & dried as to how to remove the unit. I took out the ice tray and just started removing all the mounting screws. The same for the mold ice tray & heating element. I was just sad that you did not have just the heating element separate from the mold ice tray.
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defrost pan overflowing
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Rudolf from Lovington, NM
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
I removed screws to rear cardboard cover. I then removed the condensor fan by unscrewing the nut off the shaft. I then removed 4 screws holding the fan motor. I then replaced the motor and reversed the process.
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light not working in fridge
7 of 8 people
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Michael from East Meadow, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
It was so easy!
Thanks for the rush to my home on the part.
I just unscrewed the plate that locks in the light switch (screwdriver) and unplugged the old faulty part and plugged in the new switch, screwed the cover back on and I was done!
Easy!
And I am not Mr. Fix-it!
Thanks for the rush to my home on the part.
I just unscrewed the plate that locks in the light switch (screwdriver) and unplugged the old faulty part and plugged in the new switch, screwed the cover back on and I was done!
Easy!
And I am not Mr. Fix-it!
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broken end cap
10 of 17 people
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Stefanie from Sycamore, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Simple....snapped it right on...the important thing is that we ordered it for a reasonable price, and it arrived quickly...within 3 days. thanks!!!
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fan making bad bearing noise
8 of 11 people
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Bruce from Malvern, OH
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
r&r fan blade and motor. with the parts you supplied it was easy. the parts were perrrrfect. thank you very much. job well done. bruce
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Motor Bearings Locking Up
7 of 8 people
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Joseph from North Palm Beach, FL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
Removed the back panel on the refrigerator--unplugged the condenser fan motor--removed the motor--placed a small fan to cool the condenser--called parts select--ordered the motor--the motor arrived less than 24 hours after I ordered it--replaced the motor and rear panel on the refrigerator--probably saved more than $200. 00--Very happy wi
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th parts select service--plus I had a misunderstanding with my credit card and john at parts select was very helpful --not their fault--excellent company
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Broken Piece
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anthony from georgetown, IL
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Had to disassemble ice maker to install part. . .
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