EasyApplianceParts is now PartSelect! We've merged our sites to provide a better shopping experience for you.   Full Details

Find Parts

Parts Departments

Top Model Types

Top Brands

Repair Help

Expert Repair Videos

Keep typing for more specific results...

10696581 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions

All Instructions for the 10696581
16 - 30 of 343

Search repair tips from other customers using simple keywords like "replace", "fit", "remove", "inspect". DIY doesn't mean you have to do it alone!

Search filter:
Clear Filter
Your search term must have 3 or more characters.
Defrost timer was faulty. It would not restart on it's own.
33 of 47 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ed from Frankfort, IN
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Just removed the old timer and attached the wires to the new one and replaced the old. That simple!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Fridge Air On, Not Cooling
78 of 183 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from Austin, TX
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
Previous issue with this refrigerator and I figure after the Hot summer we've had in TX that it overworked itself this summer in the garage! Caught this one before all was lost as it started it's not cooling cycle on a Sunday. Ordered the identical Relay&Overload from Parts Select, 2 days later I'm back to chilling the beer again! Supe r service with diagrams and specs. Very glad parts select is around!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
The light switch on the refridgerator broke - no light.
36 of 58 people found this instruction helpful.
  • David from Albany, OR
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Once I saw the replacement part I understood how to pry out the switch with a small screwdriver. Then just unplug the old one, plug in the new one and pop it into place.

The PartSelect site made it easy to correctly identify the correct part, it was inexpensive, and the shipping was fast.

I'm very pleased!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
The rubber piece around it was worn out
28 of 35 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Carmen from Albany, NY
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
We just had to find the trick to put it in where it would catch on and the rest was a piece a cake.

You had to put it in the groove where it would catch and snap it in place and the rest went in
pretty easy.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
REplaced ice maker
30 of 42 people found this instruction helpful.
  • M from Lafayette, IN
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
Replacement was very easy as new ice maker was identical to the old one. Took about 10 minutes.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
would stay in defrost mode for a long time, inside refrigerator would get warm.
52 of 110 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Bob from Pleasant Hill, IA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Repair went fine, no problems, had to wait for fan and compressor to come on. New defrost timer must of been in defrost mode, came on in about 30 minutes and is working fine, should get a few more years out of it.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Noticed fridge not cooling as it should
21 of 21 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from Franklin, TX
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
Removed the lower back panel (10 small screws)Found the condenser motor froze up and not moving air across the cooling coils.So I got a small table fan and set it behind the fridge and it kept the fridge cooling for 3 days till the new fan motor arrived. Removed 3 small screws holding the fan motor in the bracket and unpluged the wiring h arness.Removed the fan from old motor and used it on the new motor.Replaced the fan in the bracket and plugged the wiring harness back in. Worked great. Very easy.Did not have to empty fridge because table fan kept coils cool. Ordering part was easy and shipping fast.Great job guys!!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Orig Ice maker died
18 of 21 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Al from Frankfort, IL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
I was able to salvage the existing wiring and simply replace the ice maker itself and the valve located at the bottom-rear of the frig.

Simply removed and replaced the screws, changed the water tube and connected everything back up. I probably spent more time cleaning behind the frig that replacing the parts.

Very p leased with how quickly the parts came and everything was included!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
We broke the rail. :(
17 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • heather from union bridge, MD
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
We decided to use our crisper drawers to store sodas. Duh..bad plan. The rail that holds the drawers up cracked in half. So we just had the drawers sitting on the bottom of the fridge. So, I got the new rail THE DAY AFTER I ORDER IT! I just recycled the old one, and slid the new one in. Presto. Perfect fit. Actually, better then perfect. There must have been a defect with my old one, because the new one actually SNAPPED into place, instead if just sitting in the frame. So..I am really pleased.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Water In Bottom Of Refrigerator
15 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • daniel from acme, PA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Basically, I read all of the remarks from other people that had the same problem , I replaced both the timer and thr defrost(bi metal) thermostat as the thermostat had a ohmic value when closed that I was not comfortable with. The unit is now up and running and defrosting as it's supposed to do. I could not get those pushdown clips that hold the timer unit , I ended up breaking them off at the plastic post but there was enough of the plastic post showing that a bit of hotmelt glue was able to hold the timer secure.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
front roller wheel broke
19 of 29 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Anoop from Diamond Bar, CA
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
its not that hard to replace. may need help to tilt fridge on one side so you can get to the bottom to remove wheel.Had to undo all four corner screws/bolts to loosen bottom section and slowly pull out base frame which holds the 4 wheels. this frame is also holding the compressor and fan so be careful.replace wheel and slowly put frame ba ck to position and screw back bolts. pull back fridge to upright position. leave unplugged for a day or two to allow gas to come back to normal level as we had tilted it.plug it back and it works.
thanks
Anoop
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
I have a fridge in one of my rentals that was missing 2 crisper drawers
17 of 24 people found this instruction helpful.
  • kevin from macedon, NY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I ordered the crispers and they came the next day.I took them out of the box and had them installed in about 30 seconds.It doesn't get any easier than that.The lady on the phone was very helpful when I placed the order.The fact that they came the very next day was amazing to me.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
The icemaker in the fridge stopped working
18 of 27 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Rebecca from Dayton, OH
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
The repair was so simple. I removed the old icemaker in about 3 minutes and unpacked and installed the new one is about 10 minutes. It was literally a matter of removing a few screws! Eady to follow instructions!
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
light inside fridge was flickering and clicking
20 of 35 people found this instruction helpful.
  • bill from escondido, CA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • 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
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
Was not making ice and the filler tray was chipping material.
16 of 24 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from Hummelstown, PA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • 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 in and mount the screws back in place , make sure it was level and I had ice in about an hour.
Was this helpful?
Thank you for voting!
All Instructions for the 10696581
16 - 30 of 343