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10686171 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions

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Water tubing was accidentally broken from the back of the freezer.
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Lois from Thomasville, AL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Removed the two screws holding the funnel in place...removed the old one and replaced it witht he new tubing...screwed screws back in and the jov was complete. It actually took longer to get it out of the sack than it did to put it together
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Old tube had cracked due to being frozen....
1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Stephen from Greensboro, NC
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
I followed the simple steps outlines in the great video! Thanks
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The door gasket was very hot which is caused by an overheated expansion line that runs along the area of the door gasket. This was caused by a failed cooling fan motor.
2 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • James from Howell, MI
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver
Pulled out the refrigerator and removed the two panels from the rear of the refrigerator. Removed the fan held in by four screws and unplugged the connector. Soldered on the original connector, installed the fan to the motor and re-installed the unit into the refrigerator. Then blew out and vaccumed the condenser coils.
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Refrigerator would not stay cold
2 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jeremy from State College, PA
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Removed rear cover to see non-operating fan - removed three mounting screws on the motor that were a challenge to access. Swapped fan from old motor onto new motor - one threaded nut on the motor shaft. Spliced new fan wires into fan wires of the wiring harness and mounted with three self-tapping screws supplied with new fan motor. Repl aced rear cover and plugged it in! Now the refrigerator cools like new (1981 model side-by-side Admiral)
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burned oven bulb
3 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ivanka from Atlantra, GA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
The hardest part was taking out original light bulb because screws on shield where hard to unscrew after all this years . The old bulb vent out leaving neck in socket. It took narrow electrical pliers to get neck out .The generic appliance bulb did not fit and had aluminum neck ,not recommended for brass sockets in ovens.Putting new ligh t bulb in was not the problem.
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Did not work light does not come on when the door opens. Would try the light socket. It not sure how good the switch got plugged in.
1 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Cherilyn from CARROLLTON, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
By watching a video.
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Filler Tube Broken At Elbow Where Line Hooks Up To
0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
  • LARRY from PARKER, AZ
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Replaced fill tube
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Broken light switch
0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
  • George from North Scituate, RI
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Part was easy to order, delivered quickly, installation very easy. Just unplug the unit, pop out the old swich using a screwdriver, disconnect and reconnect leads and pop switch back in. Definitely recommend that you can do it too.
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thread broke
0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
  • uri from riverhead, NY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Unscrew broken piece, pull it out and then insert new one, security it in place and connect water line again, make sure It's thight check for leaks and done
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Lights didn't always come on when was opened
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  • Gary from Jenkintown, PA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Used a screwdriver to pry loose the old switch, swapped wires to the new switch and pushed it into the opening. Took about 2 minutes.
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Door Light switch cracked Mounting
0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Paul from Hinsdale, IL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
I noticed that the refrigerator was having trouble maintaining temperature. Thought it might be time for new one until I found out that a new frig was $5k to $7K. Just happened to notice that the light switch didn't look quite right (was not sitting sqaure to the door). Once I pressed it it came loose. I then realized the the lights we re staying on (50 watts of heating). Replaced the switch and the frig started working like new.
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Broken wheel under fridge
0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ted from Magnolia, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Socket set
Replaced both since they came as a set. The only way it could have been any easier is if I had the wife do it. She had the remote this time. (•¿•)
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Water leaking onto the floor
0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Dean from Sheboygan, WI
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
After finding water on the floor I investigated to find the leak. I Found theat the Icemaker fill tube on the back of the frig was cracked(due to someone pushing the frig back against the wall). Turned off the water supply to the icemaker. Removed the 2 screws holding the tube in place. Slid the tube out and slid the new one in. Replaced the screws and turned the water back on. Very easy, very inexpensive.
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light staying on
0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Cecelia from Beaver Dam, WI
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
A very cold and brittle switch in a 17 year old fridge. Used screwdrivers to pry out with some resistance Had to cut the molded plug in half and split wires, because replacement contacts were farther apart than the original. End result, works great.
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Internal light did not come on each time the door was opened.
0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
  • John from Jefferson Hills, PA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
After disconnecting the electricity. I followed the instructions as indicated in the "HOW TO" article on the website. I used a steel putty knife and pried the light switch out of its retaining hole. I worked the right side the most since this is the side with the retaining clip. After I removed the switch I transferred the two electrical outlets to the new switch and easily snapped it into place. Engaged the electric power and tested the switch.
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