106964 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions
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freezer making a squealing sound
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PAUL from Boiling Springs, SC
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
First I Removed the racks. Next 3 hex bolts that secured the ice maker. Undid the ponytail wiring. 3 Phillips screws to remove the metal back. unplugged the Evaporator Fan Motor. Replaced the new one. reassembled.
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compressor didnt turn on
24 of 41 people
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gerardo from el monte, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
changed the starter connected to the compressor
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Squealing evaporator fan
15 of 18 people
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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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light inside fridge was flickering and clicking
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bill from escondido, CA
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
tested bulb good ,replaced door switch first(least expensive)then ordered light socket and circuitboard.If clicking sound is heard replace circuitboard first to save on return shipping because the switch and socket where ok
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Was not making ice and the filler tray was chipping material.
16 of 24 people
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Robert from Hummelstown, PA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Socket set
With a socket set and screw driver I removed the old ic e maker . It took about 1 hr. I worked slowly as not to make a mistake. The only part that gave me a problem was the plug. You need to take off the face cover to press down on the plastic release clip. Putting it back took half the time because you knew what to look for.Just plug it
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in and mount the screws back in place , make sure it was level and I had ice in about an hour.
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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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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
12 of 14 people
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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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My refrigerator ran constantly and never got cold!
11 of 12 people
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Brandon from Fort Wayne, IN
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
On a whim I looked into what it would take to fix my garage older 2nd fridge. I was thinking I needed a new seal, but when I checked the website there was a great troubleshooter. I would have never guessed that the defrost timer was what would cause it not to ever get cold. After a fairly simple repair the freezer is colder than ever a
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nd I actually had to turn it down. The only complication was the fridge was stuck in a defrost cycle so I had to reset the timer to get the refrigerator running. Thanks so much for a super helpful site for a do-it-yourselfer like me.
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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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socket melted with bulb in it.
12 of 18 people
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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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There was no light on in refrig area
12 of 19 people
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Lori from Chuluota, FL
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Just replaced the switch, but unfortunately that was not the problem; nor was it the bulb....so I am back to square one.
But Parts Select is a great place to order from. Thank you.
But Parts Select is a great place to order from. Thank you.
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Broken bottom shelf door cap.
9 of 11 people
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Stephen from West Portsmouth, OH
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Remove old parts, install old bar to new caps and snap in place. So easy even a caveman can do it!
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Refrigerator stopped cooling. Would restart when thermostat was tapped, but would stop again within minutes.
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Charles from Chatsworth, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
Instructions were simple and clear. Removed knob, snapped off plastic control panel. Then removed five 1/4" head sheetmetal screws to remove metal bracket holding thermostat. Two more 1/4" head screws held the thermostat to the bracket. Then pulled off the three fast-on electrical connections and pulled the thermostat and thermocouple
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tube out. Reversed the process to install new thermostat. My 33 year old garage refrigerator now works perfectly again! NOTE: searching for "thermostat" on the site didn't work.. It's called a "cold control thermostat" for some reason. That's redundant; other than cold, why would a themostat be in a refigerator, for heaven's sakes!?
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