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25362112012 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions

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Refrigerator and freezer running to warm.
I watched the video on how to change the defrost thermostat. I removed the back cover inside the freezer then I pulled off the old defrost thermostat and then using a pair of wire cutters I cut it off and then bared a little of both of the wires and then slid the heat sherink and wire connectors on the existing wires and then slid the other ends of the wires into the wire connectors then crimped the ends of the connectors and then tried using heat on the heat shrinks but still used rubber electric tape over it. I clipped the new thermostat were the old one was and then reattached the freezer wall cover and plugged the refrigerator back in. 24 hours later I checked the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer and both are running a lot colder.
Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat
  • Nathan from WELLS, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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Freezer was not defrosting
Turned off fridge circuit breaker
Removed all food from freezer and put in cooler.
Removed shelves from freezer
Removed ice maker
Removed 2 hex head screws
Tilted back evaporator cover and tried to unplug connection.
Found connection was iced over with a huge block of ice coming from water inlet to ice maker
Spent several hours trying to melt and chip away ice without damaging fridge.
Finally was able to break up ice with long flat head screwdriver and hammer.
Unplugged connector and was able to remove evaporator cover.
Cut wires near thermostat and removed
Stripped wire as needed and crimped new thermostat in place.
Used heat gun and lighter to melt heat shrink. This took a long time and required a lot more heat than expected.
Reconnected evaporator cover connection and reattached cover.
Reinstalled ice maker
Reinstalled shelves.
Put food back in
Turned circuit breaker back on.
Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat
  • David from N KINGSTOWN, RI
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Repaired Oven Range Light Bulb
The bulb has a plastic clear cover. That cover can just be carefully removed using a screwdriver. It's held in by a metal bracket. After you remove the cover. You'll just need to replace the bulb and then re-install the cover and bracket.
Parts Used:
Light Bulb
  • Alan from SAN MATEO, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Freezer compartment works but gets frost and ice buildup. Then the refrigerator compartment fails to get cold. Milk would spoil but freezer stayed frozen.
After watching numerous YouTube videos I realized that my problem was either the timer or the thermostat. I purchased both for above $70 total and decided it was worth the gamble to self- repair it instead of buying a new refrigerator for $700 plus taxes and delivery charges. The videos were right on with excellent directions for replacing these 2 products. Only has one problem… the shrink wrap that came with the thermostat is very thick and will NOT shrink with a hairdryer. I hade to run to ACE Hardware to buy a heat gun and more shrink wrap
Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz
  • Tracy from SALOME, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Socket set
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bottom door seal won't seal right
R&R DOOR SEAL VERY EASY TO INSTALL THANKS TO ALL
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Gasket
  • MANUEL from LOS ANGELES, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Top cools bottom is weak
Unplug, remove 2 screws off back panel inside the freezer. Cut wires on old one and crimped in new one. Light to melt the shrink wrap that came with it. Pretty easy.
Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat
  • JUSTIN from NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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Refrigerator door gasket was cracked along the top edge
Super easy fix! Used flathead screwdriver to start corner of gasket, then just pulled it out with my hands. Cleaned the track and surrounding area with a rag and some windex. Started in top right corner with new gasket and just worked my way around the door until it was fully seated in track. Done! Only thing I would do differently next time would be to start at the bottom when installing new gasket, just so I could have better sight and leverage at the end.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Gasket
  • Carla from SALEM, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Freezer no freezing the food
Disconnect the power. To install the Defrost timer which is located inside the console at the top of the fridge I followed a YouTube video. It is very easy. Keep in mind that the Defrost timer comes settled in defrost mode so the compressor will not start after the power is reconnected.There is a hole in the console just behind the Defrost timer where you engaged it with a flat driver and rotate the clock until the compresor start. Now the compressor works for 6 hours and stop for 20 minutes for the defrosting cicle. The freezer now is freezing the meat!!
Parts Used:
Cold Control Thermostat Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz
  • Orlando from FT LAUDERDALE, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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You have sent the wrong part for the THIRD time. You have sent aaccess cover that is TWO INCHES too short. It does not cover the opening, and you will not answer your phones.
There is no way to complete the repair with the wrong part, You have had my order since June 22nd, 2020 and the incorrect part arrived October 27th, 2020. You charged $7.79 plus $1.06 tax and $9.95 shipping. Please refund the entire amount including the shipping, since I did not ask you to ship the incorrect amount.
Parts Used:
COVER-ACCESS
  • Jane from EAST JORDAN, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Wife didn't like the upper freezer door bin.
Replaced it with one like the lower freezer door bin. Very easy, just snapped into place.
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Bin
  • Donald from Jonesboro, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Broken freezer door gin
Hah! It took 1 minute to open the package and 10 seconds to install. The shipping response was incredibly fast. Great Service!
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Bin
  • Dean from Nevada, IA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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old refrigerator door shelf broke
Installing the new shelf was easy.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Shelf Bin
  • Rod from Rio Rancho, NM
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Broken meat pan on Kenmore refrig
Just slid it in. Fit perfectly. Called the Help Line just to double check that the pan would fit and they assured me it would. Pan cost $20 less than through the Sears site because of lower price, lower shipping and no taxes. Oh, and the pan came in just two days. Very happy.
Parts Used:
Meat Pan
  • Robert from Los Angeles, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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had no shelf bin
Just snapped it on.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Shelf Bin
  • Kasey from O'Fallon, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Hook on end of snap-on freezer bin broke.
The existing bin fell off when the hook broke as the freezer door was opened. Finding and ordering the replacement part was about as simple as it can be. Delivery time was less than a week. Replacing the bin was just a matter of snapping it in place, which took all of 5 seconds.
Parts Used:
Freezer Door Bin
  • Benton R. from Elkton, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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