1067639 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions
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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
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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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light not working in fridge
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Michael from East Meadow, NY
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- 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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water pump for ice maker would not shut off
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Lawrence from Clio, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires...) Then I put the new valve in, put the cover back on the refridgerator and was done. total time 15 minutes. My wife says I'm the man.
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Freezer No Longer Cools
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STEPHEN from FENTON, MO
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Our spare 25+ year old Kitchenaid refrigerator (side-by-side model) refused to produce cold air. I could hear mechanical sounds and things "clicking", but the temps kept raising. This specific unit only had cooling coils in the freezer, and some ducts that route cold air into the fridge.
I emptied the refrigerator completely, ... Read more removed the ice cube bin and shelves, and left it unplugged for two days with the doors open. Once everything was dry, I plugged the unit back in -- within 8-10 hours, the unit was cold again. Lights worked, and fans in the freezer and back of unit worked. However... once the compressor turned off, it never came back on. This told me that the root cause lies with components that control when to turn off/on the cold flowing into the coils.
I looked up my model on PartSelect website, and looked through their "likely to fail" list for my model. The defrost thermostat and defrost timer were at the top of the list, and symptoms made sense. Those two parts arrived within a week. The defrost timer was easy to install -- unplug old, plug in new. The defrost thermostat involved cutting existing wires, stripping a small section of sheathing, and attaching the wires to the new part with crimp caps and electrical tape. The electrical tape was there to cover the exposed area of the crimp cap and bundle the wires together. (I used 3M's "Super 33+".) Finally, reattach the harness to the socket, and attach the other plugs and grounding clamp.
After re-attaching the rest of the required components, I plugged the unit back in. After about 24 hours, it had gone through at least one cycle and was appropriately cold. After letting it churn for another couple days and watching it closely, I felt confident that the problem had been fixed.
** Side Notes **
Definitely use caution around the fins on the coil. For my unit, the harness plug is directly above the fins, and required some effort to safely remove while not slicing up my hands. Extra long screwdrivers and patience helps a lot. Put a wedge behind the wheels of the refrigerator so that it doesn't back away from you while you work. And, of course, do all this while it is unplugged.
** For the PartSelect Website Maintainers **
If possible, please provide some better guidance on where to place the lead coming off the defrost timer. The Youtube video was nice, but some clarity on which pole/spade to attach it to (and where to find that info, besides "consult your manual") would help many people.
I emptied the refrigerator completely, ... Read more removed the ice cube bin and shelves, and left it unplugged for two days with the doors open. Once everything was dry, I plugged the unit back in -- within 8-10 hours, the unit was cold again. Lights worked, and fans in the freezer and back of unit worked. However... once the compressor turned off, it never came back on. This told me that the root cause lies with components that control when to turn off/on the cold flowing into the coils.
I looked up my model on PartSelect website, and looked through their "likely to fail" list for my model. The defrost thermostat and defrost timer were at the top of the list, and symptoms made sense. Those two parts arrived within a week. The defrost timer was easy to install -- unplug old, plug in new. The defrost thermostat involved cutting existing wires, stripping a small section of sheathing, and attaching the wires to the new part with crimp caps and electrical tape. The electrical tape was there to cover the exposed area of the crimp cap and bundle the wires together. (I used 3M's "Super 33+".) Finally, reattach the harness to the socket, and attach the other plugs and grounding clamp.
After re-attaching the rest of the required components, I plugged the unit back in. After about 24 hours, it had gone through at least one cycle and was appropriately cold. After letting it churn for another couple days and watching it closely, I felt confident that the problem had been fixed.
** Side Notes **
Definitely use caution around the fins on the coil. For my unit, the harness plug is directly above the fins, and required some effort to safely remove while not slicing up my hands. Extra long screwdrivers and patience helps a lot. Put a wedge behind the wheels of the refrigerator so that it doesn't back away from you while you work. And, of course, do all this while it is unplugged.
** For the PartSelect Website Maintainers **
If possible, please provide some better guidance on where to place the lead coming off the defrost timer. The Youtube video was nice, but some clarity on which pole/spade to attach it to (and where to find that info, besides "consult your manual") would help many people.
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fan not working
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Gary from Erving, MA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
unpluged unit, removed 2 panel screws, removed 4 fan screws, disconnected wires, reassembled
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fan made lots of noise
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jim from bedford, KY
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
unplugged refrig.
removed screws on back panel of freezer compartment
removed fan motor cover
removed fan
broke ends off support bracket in accordance with directions
had to pull more of old ground wire out of back of refrigerator to get it to reach ground clip on new fan
plugge ... Read more d all 3 wires into fan motor
replaced covers
every thing works fine now.
part was delivered quite promptly
refrigerator was over 30 years old and a sears model but mfg by whirlpool
removed screws on back panel of freezer compartment
removed fan motor cover
removed fan
broke ends off support bracket in accordance with directions
had to pull more of old ground wire out of back of refrigerator to get it to reach ground clip on new fan
plugge ... Read more d all 3 wires into fan motor
replaced covers
every thing works fine now.
part was delivered quite promptly
refrigerator was over 30 years old and a sears model but mfg by whirlpool
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Condenser Fan Motor seized up
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Peter from Herndon, VA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
First I removed the back cover then removed 3 nuts holding the motor. Next I removed the two wires. Next I attached new connectors to the wires and installed the new motor and everything worked perfect!
Service and shipping were fantastic! I would definitely use Partselect again!
Service and shipping were fantastic! I would definitely use Partselect again!
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freezer will not freeze or cool the ice box
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David from Choctaw, OK
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Socket set
I have replaced the circuit board, the condenser fan motor but the unit still will not feeze correctly. The bottom of the unit freezes but just barely cools the rest of the freezer and ice box. Have you got any other advice that might help. This is a side by side unit. What else could be the problem. It seems that the fan is not workin
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g correctly or it is stuck in defrost mode. The coils where the fan is seem to be icing up but it will not let the fan work. THanks for your help, David Wilson
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No tempersture control, it was either onand freezing or off and hot.
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loy from Pahrump, NV
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
A simple job to remove the plastic cover held by two screws. Then one screw which held the old controller frame. Then remove two screws which held controller. Putting it back was just the reverse.
I did not have to adjust the new control position but with the wrench in the kit it would have been no trouble to do that either.
... Read more > The instructions were just fine and anyone with a little mechanical knowledge could do it
I did not have to adjust the new control position but with the wrench in the kit it would have been no trouble to do that either.
... Read more > The instructions were just fine and anyone with a little mechanical knowledge could do it
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All three lights are not working...lights are off but refrigerator still cooling. Also, the control box not lit up to show the temparture for freezer and refrigerator
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Antonio from San Antonio, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Used a screw driver to pull old switch. Pulled one wire at a time, only two wires. After wires instlled to new switch push new one back in place where the old one was.
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The Switch Broke...Absolutely Fell Apart.
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Duncan from Metairie, LA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I simply removed the old switch using 2 small screwdrivers and the old switch case popped out. I then upluged the wires from the old switch and reversed the process. Didn't take longer than 5 minutes begining to end! Thank you for the great service! Duncan quaid
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In the ice storm in bootheel of Mo the power spiked a few times before it went off. When power came back on, my frige wouldn't stay working. I would have to touch the thermostat to make it cycle back on. Found exact parts on line at partselect needed to repair the fridge. thanks guys!
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George from Gideon, MO
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
First I unplugged the appliance, then I took the two screws out that hold the cover over the temp. control knobs,then I removed the cover from the fan and thermocouple probe end. Then I unplugged the two hot wires from the thermostat,and then the ground wire. Then removed the two screws holding the thermostat in place and removed old ther
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mostat. Installed new thermostat following steps in reverse order.
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Had to bang on the Thermostat to get the compressor to kick in.
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Richard from O FALLON, MO
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
1.unplugged the refrigerator.and took off 2 knobs, and 2 screws to remove the cover from the back wall of the refrigerator.Next I unhooked 3 wires,and removed the mounting bracket by removing 1 screw. I had to use a file to slightly modify the bracket, since the thermostat was not the exact same model as the original,due to the age of the
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refrigerator.(40+years) I reassembled in the reverse order, and it works great
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Refrigerator had shut down
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Ronald from Martinsville, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Went on line ,ordered part on Friday afternoon ,Fedex was at my house Saturday Morning,,THIS SERVICE IS GREAT ,,THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR BEING SO FAST
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