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10698 Kenmore - Instructions

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Scratches in Surface
83 of 227 people found this instruction helpful.
  • 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 found this instruction helpful.
  • Thomas from Pottstown, PA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • 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 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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would not cycle
12 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Maxine from Birmingham, AL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
removed the defrost timer and replaced with new unit now i have a refrigerator again
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broken ice cutter wire
10 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Leo from Ormond Beach, FL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
remove tray from icemaker by removing 2 screws and disconnecting 2 electrical connectiona. Remove broken wire and restring new wire. Reinstall tray.
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socket melted with bulb in it.
12 of 18 people found this instruction helpful.
  • 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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No water in icemaker tray.
9 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
Confirmed that the solenoid controlled water valve (Part # PS358631) between the water source and the back of ice maker was defective. I did this by removing the valve and plastic hose from the back of the refrigerator and pointed the end that went into the icemaker towards the sink. I applied 110 volts to the valve and noted that no wate r was getting through. Replacing the valve was a snap.
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ice maker, intermittent hollow cubes, then no ice
9 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • paul from madison, WI
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I was not sure what was causing the problem, I thought at first it was low water pressure causing the hollow ice cubes. After some trial and error testing I figured a likely cause could be the water valve in the ice maker itself. I replaced that part rather easily using the existing fasteners in about 15 or 20 minutes. The ice maker ha s been working flawlessly since the repair.
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Broken bottom shelf door cap.
9 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Stephen from West Portsmouth, OH
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • 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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Broken Wire On The Cutting Grid.
9 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jeffrey from Duluth, GA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed the grid. Removed the existing top to bottom wire. Restrung the grid with the new wire. Then, it cut ice just fine-better than new. Note: wire provided is only sufficient to rewire side to side or top to bottom, not both. If you need to do both, you'll need 2. Yes, lots of money for a few feet of wire.
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Ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer, water dripping into the refrigerator
8 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Craig from Rockledge, FL
  • Easy
  • More than 2 hours
  • Nutdriver
After unplugging the refrigerator, I used a hairdryer to melt the ice sufficiently to be able to remove the freezer rear panel with a nutdriver. I also removed the ice-maker for easier access to the components behind the panel, using a nutdriver. Once the panel was removed I melted more ice at the bottom of the evaporator housing. Afte r partially melting the ice in the drain tube, I poured hot water down the drain tube until it cleared, signaled by the sound of the water dripping into the drain pan. I next removed the clip-on Bimetal thermostat from the copper line going into the evaporator and snipped the two wires to remove it. I installed the replacement thermostat with crimp-style connectors and pull-tested them. I also replaced the timer board that is located below the freezer, below the top shelf, using a nutdriver. I replaced the circuit board as a precaution that the thermostat may not have caused the problem. I didn't change the heater inside the freezer as it checked out to have the same resistance as a new one. I tested the removed thermostat using a glass of ice water but it remained in the open condition, using an ohmmeter. (I later checked that thermostat after the freezer was running and it did close, and returned it to the open position by heating it under the hot water faucet. I suspect that it didn't work properly, or the timer control board was faulty). After re-installing the back panel and ice-maker and plugging the refrigerator into the power receptacle, it worked very well, and has done so since the repair.
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35 year old water tube became brittle and cracked; leaking water
8 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Melvin from OPELIKA, AL
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Unscrewed clamp holding water tube to refrigerator ice maker. Pulled water tube from ice maker and water valve inlet. Cut the new tubing to the exact same length and inserted one end to the water valve inlet and the other end to the ice maker then screwed clamp holding water tube back to the refrigerator ice maker.
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The Freezer defrosted and everything on the top and the bottom spoiled
10 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jorge from Miami, FL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
i had used your web site before and i read several problems that your readers had. i went to the back of the unit, removed the bottom cover and right there the i found the run capacitor and i chaged it. since i had only ordered this part to save money i went back and ordered the Start Device which when i took it off it was completely burn ed. the replacement part came labeled with 2 different compressor #, so i picked the one that i had and unpluged each wire. the part may differ from the one that it's in the unit but it worked when i pluged everything back on. it also helps to take a picture of everything before removing the wires in case you have to leave it and come back later. i hope to use this refrigerator another 10 years. thank you all for your help.
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water pump for ice maker would not shut off
7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Lawrence from Clio, MI
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
First I removed the two screws that hold the element in place. I then pulled the element out about 3 inches and disconnected the two wires...) Then I put the new valve in, put the cover back on the refridgerator and was done. total time 15 minutes. My wife says I'm the man.
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fan not working
7 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Gary from Erving, MA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
unpluged unit, removed 2 panel screws, removed 4 fan screws, disconnected wires, reassembled
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fan made lots of noise
7 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • jim from bedford, KY
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
unplugged refrig.
removed screws on back panel of freezer compartment

removed fan motor cover

removed fan

broke ends off support bracket in accordance with directions

had to pull more of old ground wire out of back of refrigerator to get it to reach ground clip on new fan

plugge d all 3 wires into fan motor

replaced covers

every thing works fine now.

part was delivered quite promptly

refrigerator was over 30 years old and a sears model but mfg by whirlpool
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