106726 Kenmore - Instructions
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Squealing evaporator fan
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JOHN from BEAVER, PA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Unplugged the fridge, emptied the freezer, removed the panel screws, removed the fan assembly retaining nuts, slid the spade wire connectors from the tabs, and performed these tasks in reverse to have the fridge up and running like new. I am not an appliance repair person, but I am not intimidated by simple repairs. Your instructions wer
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e easy to follow, and the cry in the kitchen of "we need a new refrigerator" was silenced for less than $50.00. Thanks!
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Unit Was Not Self Defrosting
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mary from lodi, NJ
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
A very easy job. Heater was broken and needed to be replaced and since the freezer was over 30 years old I also replaced the timer. Now the freezer is good for another 30 years thanks to parts silect and there speedy shipment of my parts
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Freezer was not staying cold enugh for ice maker to work. Discovered fan was not working to cool condensor. Fan motor would only run if manually turned.
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David from Cedarville, OH
- A Bit Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Unplugged refrigerator. Removed lower back access panels and panel running up the back of refrigerator. Removed and disconnected old fan. Removed old fan motor from mounting bracket. Removed fan blade from old fan motor and placed on new fan motor. Connected new fan motor to power supply. Tested. Reinstalled.
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Refrigerator quit refrigerating
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William from Hudson, FL
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed 2 control panel knobs and face plate that is snaped in place using a knife to prey it causing to snape lose.
Removed 4 cover screws that gave me acess to Defrost Timer. Remove two fastining screws on timer unit. Remove electrical color coded 4 prong connector plug. Have to make sure black jumper wire on the new timer kit ... Read more is connected to the correct one of the 4 prongs as to instruction sheet for my model refrigerator. Reassemble in reverse order. Bingo! Fixed.
Removed 4 cover screws that gave me acess to Defrost Timer. Remove two fastining screws on timer unit. Remove electrical color coded 4 prong connector plug. Have to make sure black jumper wire on the new timer kit ... Read more is connected to the correct one of the 4 prongs as to instruction sheet for my model refrigerator. Reassemble in reverse order. Bingo! Fixed.
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I had frost build-up in the freezer.
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David from Arnold, ME
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I took the cover off the control settings and found the timer. Removed two screws and replaced the defective one with the new one. Had to pay attention to directions since the timer is used in different ways and to make sure the loose wire was installed correctly (not the same way as the original ground was connected).
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My Fan in the Freezer was making a loud noise
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Michael from Imperial, MO
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers
I went on the web to search for parts, did my screening of companies, and chose Partselect.com
They gave me accurate information, very nice, and double checked the part numbers, and the latest replacement part. I received it in a couple of days, followed the directions, and it's working just fine! I saved a lot of money through Parts ... Read more elect, instead of buying a new refrigerator.
NICE JOB Partselect!!
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Michael
They gave me accurate information, very nice, and double checked the part numbers, and the latest replacement part. I received it in a couple of days, followed the directions, and it's working just fine! I saved a lot of money through Parts ... Read more elect, instead of buying a new refrigerator.
NICE JOB Partselect!!
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Michael
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The old door gasket was hard and frequently didn't seal and caused evaperator to ice up and contents of freezer to thaw out.
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Vernon from Clayton, NC
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
Using a nut driver on a cordless drill I took out the screws that held the metal strips on, which held the seal in place. I installed the new seal with a hand driven nut driver so as not to strip the screw holes in the door. It came out well and the new seal works very well. Getting the seal positioned properly was the most tedious par
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Scratches in Surface
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Michelle from Richardson, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
This product comes in a bottle with a brush like Liquid Paper. It goes on incredibly easy. A second coat might be needed. I wanted to prevent rust from setting in so I covered the scratches and dings. The paint is a little brighter since my washer is 10 years old but it still looks great.
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Noise coming from defrost timer
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Thomas from Pottstown, PA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
First I unplugged appliance then I remove two screws from the thermostat/light cover. I then remove two defrost timer mounting screws and all electrical connectors. Then utilizing instructions recieved with new defrost timer I ascertained which wires should go where. When I was sure I had the wires ready I connected them to the others in
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the appliance and plugged the appliance in to ensure that the noise was no longer heard and made sure timer was working. Everything seemed fine so I unplugged appliance and secured two defrost timer mounting screws and thermostat/light cover mounting screws and that was that.
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would not cycle
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Maxine from Birmingham, AL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
removed the defrost timer and replaced with new unit now i have a refrigerator again
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condenser fan stopped working
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Steven from Brigham City, UT
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
1. Removed the cardboard cover.
2. Removed the terminal block and unplugged the old motor.
3. Removed three screws that held old motor to the bracket.
4. Removed the fan blade from the old motor.
5. Installed the fan blade (after cleaning) to the new motor.
6. Crimped on new wire terminals onto the leads on ... Read more the new motor.
7. Installed the new motor using the fasteners provided.
8. Plugged the new motor wires onto the proper terminals in the terminal block.
9. remounted the terminal block.
10. reinstalled the cardboard cover.
2. Removed the terminal block and unplugged the old motor.
3. Removed three screws that held old motor to the bracket.
4. Removed the fan blade from the old motor.
5. Installed the fan blade (after cleaning) to the new motor.
6. Crimped on new wire terminals onto the leads on ... Read more the new motor.
7. Installed the new motor using the fasteners provided.
8. Plugged the new motor wires onto the proper terminals in the terminal block.
9. remounted the terminal block.
10. reinstalled the cardboard cover.
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socket melted with bulb in it.
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martin l. from JACKSONVILLE,, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
plastic warped in ,spaced out and, the socket snapped back in place.
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Condenser fan motor seized
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Benjamin from Daytona Beach, FL
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
While investigating a water leak I discovered the condenser fan seized. I removed the fan to prevent a fire and ordered the part. The hardest part was identifying the correct fan. That took longer than the installation.
I cut the wires and spliced in the new motor. It rotated correctly and I replaced the crill.
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I cut the wires and spliced in the new motor. It rotated correctly and I replaced the crill.
Done
Tot ... Read more al time of ice maker water leak repair and fan replacement about 1 hour.
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Freezer Cooling Problems - would get too warm then too cold. Condenser fan would run sometime but not always
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JAMES from Middleboro, MA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Unplug
Remove entire back panel (both chipboard and metal fan grill)
Unscrew both fan mount plate screws - fan won't be able to come out because it is still plugged in
When looking at back of fridge, locate a small plastic box to the immediate left of the condenser. It's a circuit block. Release the metal spring clip hold ... Read more ing the plastic cover in place, and trace the fan wire connections back to the fan. Make a note of which wire is connected to which terminal (1 of the fan wires has white lettering and 1 is just black)
Unplug both fan wire connects from circuit block to release the fan power cable.
Remove the fan mounting plate
Release fan blade clip by pressing fan against motor and unscrewing and remove fan blades
Unscrew motor from brackets - note alignment of motor on brackets
Mount new motor on brackets. Leave plug wire disconnected (replacement motor has a harnessed plug wire)
Connect new plug wire to the circuit block keeping wires connected to the proper terminals
Snake new plug wire behind condenser like the old wire was and run through cable bracket to the back right of the condenser
Plug wire harness into motor and re-mount fan mount plate
Reattach fan blade and secure using blade mount kit
Replace back panels
Remove entire back panel (both chipboard and metal fan grill)
Unscrew both fan mount plate screws - fan won't be able to come out because it is still plugged in
When looking at back of fridge, locate a small plastic box to the immediate left of the condenser. It's a circuit block. Release the metal spring clip hold ... Read more ing the plastic cover in place, and trace the fan wire connections back to the fan. Make a note of which wire is connected to which terminal (1 of the fan wires has white lettering and 1 is just black)
Unplug both fan wire connects from circuit block to release the fan power cable.
Remove the fan mounting plate
Release fan blade clip by pressing fan against motor and unscrewing and remove fan blades
Unscrew motor from brackets - note alignment of motor on brackets
Mount new motor on brackets. Leave plug wire disconnected (replacement motor has a harnessed plug wire)
Connect new plug wire to the circuit block keeping wires connected to the proper terminals
Snake new plug wire behind condenser like the old wire was and run through cable bracket to the back right of the condenser
Plug wire harness into motor and re-mount fan mount plate
Reattach fan blade and secure using blade mount kit
Replace back panels
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fan had stopped-freezer not performing etc.
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George from Glenwood, MN
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers
simply removed old motor and replaced new. I'm over 82 and it was hard to get down and up to floor level!! One thing was a little puzeling -that was to insert the right screws which had a nitch in the end of the threds to keep it from loosening- I thought I was spoiling the threds cause I had to use a little pressure to start the screws
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and thought I had the wrong screws--they had sent several sets of them for different name brands- but II got it and everything seems to be allright - Could you tell me if I could purchase a replacement compressor and some refrigerent -the new kind. thank you, George Erlandson Only if my comp. goes out!!!
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