106834 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions
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Refrigerator light would not turn on.
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Suzanne from STERLING HTS, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
I first replaced the switch and had no results, I then ordered the Light Socket Kit, and because I had the experience of removing the panel to replace the switch, it took a few minutes to remove the two screws behind the panel, removing the temperature control knobs and then releasing the face plate which is secured by tabs at the bottom.
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The kit came with extra connectors in case they were needed, but they were not in my case and so I pulled off the wires, pushed the old socket out and the new one in. Attaching the wires to the correct pins, I screwed in the light bulb to be sure that the fix was correct and determining that, I replaced the screws that held the panel in place. Voila, I'm a happy camper who found some outdated jars in the back corners of the newly lighted shelves.
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Would not make ice any longer
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James from Concord, MA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
I determined that the ice cube maker was no longer heating the cubes so they could be released into the ice tray. After ordering a new unit, taking out four screws and disconnecting the quick disconnect of wires I plugged the new one in and we were back in business.
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Raplaced switch
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Winston A from Brooklyn, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
Repair went well,took about five to ten minutes to disconnect the power from the fridge removed the defective switch installed the new one ,reconnected the power,,,and Let there be light and there was light!
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water dripping in ice cube holder
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Christine from Clarkston, MI
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
We removed three screws, unplugged the wire and then removed the old ice maker. Installed the new ice maker with the screws, plugged in the wire and shortly after that we had ice! I was nervous about this repair but it was so easy and the part was here in three days.
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Installing old ice maker in new freezer
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Harry from Ten Mile, TN
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I was able to transfer my old ice maker from my old Roper Refrigerator/Freezer into my new Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer. Everything transferred directly except for the water fill tube. I ordered one on line and simply cut it to the right length, removed the cover plate inside the freezer compartment and the little sticker from the outside.
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Inserted tube and fastened in place with two screws (not provided but was able to use the screws that were in the holes inside the freezer before the ice maker went in. Works great. By not buying the ice maker with the freezer I saved a hundred bucks or so.
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The ice maker only make two cubes of ice per tray
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Clinton from EUSTIS, FL
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- 30 - 60 mins
I replaced the old icemaker with a new one but the problem is still occurring in the new one. It only fill with enough water to make about two ice cubes
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Fan motor
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Bonnie from DETROIT LAKES, MN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Remove bottom of freezer by sliding out the gaskets on each side.
Remove back of freezer. 6 screws.
Remove fan cover. 4 screws.
Remove fan. 3 wires to disconnect. 2 screws to take out.
Install the fan. Connect the 3 wires. Fastened with 2 screws.
Put fan cover back on. 4 screws.
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Put bottom of freezer back in. Slide gaskets in on each side.
Remove back of freezer. 6 screws.
Remove fan cover. 4 screws.
Remove fan. 3 wires to disconnect. 2 screws to take out.
Install the fan. Connect the 3 wires. Fastened with 2 screws.
Put fan cover back on. 4 screws.
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Put bottom of freezer back in. Slide gaskets in on each side.
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lights wouldn't come on/work in refrigerator
4 of 6 people
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Jane from Albuquerque, NM
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Referencing the info/schematics you have on your website, I unscrewed/unattached top-front panel (carefully), from behind the panel you have to detach the wires (2) from the switch, pushed "in" the switch to remove, put in new switch and attach wires to test BEFORE remounting panel. Tada!! Thank you PartSelect! You saved me at least $80..
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.would have been at least $100 to have a repair person come to the house!
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Noisy freezer evaporator fan motor
4 of 6 people
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Lloyd from Long Beach, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed the shelves from the freezer and the brackets holding it along with the covers for the light and plate for the ice maker (we don't have one). Pulled the ground wire from the tab off the port for the ice maker. Removed back plate exposing the fan motor and then the 4 hex screws holding on part #23 of the diagram which the fan mot
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or is mounted to. Flipped it over, unscrewed the 2 hex screws from the fan motor mounting and removed it. Removed and replaced 3 wire connectors on new fan motor. Installed new fan motor and new grommets but used the old screws because the provided screws were larger. Pushed the new fan on to the motor shaft. Reassembled. Half hour most.
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Icemaker motor quit
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David from Selma, IN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
This was a snap. Loosened 3 screws, removed
old ice maker. Made cutout for water chute. Plugged in
wiring harness plug. Installed new ice maker. Tightened 3 screws.
These brain surgeons that charge $80.00 just to show up at my house to repair an appliance are history.
old ice maker. Made cutout for water chute. Plugged in
wiring harness plug. Installed new ice maker. Tightened 3 screws.
These brain surgeons that charge $80.00 just to show up at my house to repair an appliance are history.
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Fan was making alot of noise
4 of 6 people
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JERRY from ALBION, AL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
I removed all the shelves and the back shelf hanger. Removed two screws on the back plate.Pulled it out.Removed the screws that hold the fan housing. Pulled it out so I could write down the three wires color and location.Unpluged them.Removed the old fan and installed the new one.and put everthing back together.
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Icemaker Died
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Don from Jacksonville, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Socket set
The instructions are practically no help, but if you study the diagram, you can figure out the one screw you need to remove. Then the icemaker lift off of two brackets. I couldn't see how to use a screwdriver to unlock the bracket, but just applying mild pressure and pulling it forward brought it right out. I didn't have to change anyt
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hing with the plug already intalled so it was very easy to pop in, lock the plug, pop into brackets, replace screw and I was in business. 24 hours later I had a bucket of ice! 15 minutes to figure out how to get old out and 5 min to replace new one. Fairly easy. Read posts here to get hints!
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Ice maker was leaking and had metal in the ice
3 of 4 people
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Charles from Newark, DE
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Removed the screws and disconnected the electric. I put the proper electric harness on and went to fit the unit in but it didn't fit. Until I figured out that you have to use the clips from the old unit that hold the unit in place. The actually hang on them. Once I figured it out it was easy.
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heating element going bad
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James from Bakersfield, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
I removed three sheet metal screws, unsnapped the electrical pigtail. Then snapped out knock out on new maker. Matched the electrical connection, pushed it in place. Finally set new one in place, leveled it, tightened the scews and walked away.
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changed the light bulb still would not work so I figured it was the switch sure enough.
3 of 4 people
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anthony from HAVELOCK, NC
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
I took a chance and ordered a switch that is next to the top of the door. looked for how to remove it easily done in ten minutes works fine last long time.
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