106848 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions
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Frig wasn't reliable,kept going off and staying off until I discovered "hitting the knob" trick.
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Bob from Norman, OK
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I followed the procedures that others described that had the same problem,very handy
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Refrigerator/Freezer not getting cold.
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Calvin from KELLER, TX
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Determined that compressor was not running, after researching problem on another site they recommended i try the condenser moor fan or motor, the defrost thermostat or defrost timer. . I was not satisfied with their recommendations. If I had tried their recommendations i would have likely gotten frustrated and spent upwards of $3000 to
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replace the 22 year-old hand me down unit. Thank you Parts Select for properly diagnosing my relay failure saving me a ton of money.
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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 Voila, I'm a happy camper who found some outdated jars in the back corners of the newly lighted shelves.
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Bottom drawer cover cracked because it was not strong enough to support weight in the drawers and weight on the shelve due to poor design.
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Douglas O from Wichita Falls, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I just went on line and identified the drawer cover and ordered a new one that was too expensive in my opinion.
I pulled out the old one and installed the new shelf and then inserted the two drawers.
I pulled out the old one and installed the new shelf and then inserted the two drawers.
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Replaced broken shelf supports
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Cheryl from Los Angeles, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Took out old pieces and popped new ones in, just like that!
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badly worn cam
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harry from KINGSPORT, TN
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Exactly as the demo instructed. It was very detail friendly and was very easy to follow.
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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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lights wouldn't come on/work in refrigerator
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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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Compressor making excessive noise
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chester from Tampa, FL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Socket set
One front roller was flat on one side. Decided to replace all rollers at same time. Placed shims under unit and removed mounting screws for one front and one rear roller. With new rollers in place, I was able to level the refrigerator side to side, but unable to do so, front to back. Left the new front roller in place and reinstalled
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the old rear roller. Have decided to replace refrigeratorin the near future. This is one of my few repair failures!
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door closing cam was broken
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lizie from nantucket, MA
- A Bit Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
the process was pretty straight forward though the part came without instructions. We were able to replace the part improperly with ease. however, we were not able to get the pieces aligned properly for a long time. We ended up taking the door off many times to try to realign the pieces. After many hours I finally unscrewed the bottom
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cam while the door was in place. The piece popped into place and all was fixed. Had the part come with directions telling us to do this we would have replaced the cam within 15 minutes!
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light on inside, fridge and freezer warm up after initially cooling
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paul from patterson, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Fridge/freezer warm. After unpluging and plug in again, both would get cold. Then, ice would partially melt in the freezer only to refreeze later. Noted large temperature swings in freezer-up to 48 degrees during defrost cycle. Finally after a day or two, both sides warming up permanently to room temp. Tapping inside the fridge near th
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e cold control (thermostat) would cause the warm fridge/freezer to cool again. Installation is simple. Remove knobs and snap on face plate in front top of fridge. Remove screws allowing plastic cover to drop down which houses the thermostat at the inside top of fridge. loosen two mounting hex head screws from thermostat mount. Remove two plastic covers concealing thermostat wire that travels to vent at back of fridge. Remove thermostat. remove plastic tube over wire on old thermostat by slipping it forward and slide tube on to new thermostat wire. Install is the same in reverse. A thermometer in the freezer confirms very little temperature variation after install (3-4degrees); ice no longer melts, unit stays on!
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Refrigerator would not stay cold and freezer would thaw.
3 of 4 people
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Michael from SYLVA, NC
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
I watched the repair video and did exactly as described. Excellent video and step by step instructions. Follow them and you cannot go wrong.
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Divider front of fridge hot to touch Condenser fan not working
3 of 4 people
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John from Holden, MA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
removed back cover, removed fan motor and replaced with new one. connected new power wires. worked right away
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the light socket broke apart
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Elyse from Skokie, IL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I took out the old socket by moving a clip. Reattached the electrical wires, clicked in the socket and that was it.
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side by side freezer door wouldn't close
3 of 4 people
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Dorothy M from Galway, NY
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Friend did for me, had to take off door after disconnecting water like a power cord from top of door, now works fine, also did the cam on frig side too, works better also.
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