363686 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions
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Light Switch Not Working - Needed New Switch
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Joe from SUGAR LAND, TX
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- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Remove the top cover above the door by lifting it slightly and pulling forward. I used a mirror to make sure that there was nothing in the way of accessing the switch from above. I used a blade screwdriver to press against the switch retainer on the topside, while GENTLY prying from below with another blade screwdriver to get the switch d
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islodged. Once the retainer was past the opening, I wiggled the switch downward and then rotated it to the left when the rounded top right edge of the switch was visible. This allowed the wiring to the connector to pass thru the hole. I pushed the wiring from the top and pulled from below to get the connector below the opening for the switch. I then unplugged the switch, plugged in the new switch and reversed the removal process feeding the connector thru first then rotating the switch to the right to get the rounded edge of the switch thru the opening, then pressed the switch up into the opening until it snapped into place. Total time less than 10 minutes.
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family member melted fan with hair dryer
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Lauraine from Rocky Hill, CT
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- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Unplugged fridge.Removed 2 screws holding a panel. After panel removed took off old fan and inserted new. Quite simple.
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40 year old refrigerator brittle light switch fell apart
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Loren from EL PASO, TX
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- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
with a jewelry screwdriver I pried the lock tab in and pulled switch down carefully, the hardest part was that the power wire connector was stuck on good but the pliers and the jewelry screwdriver was its match for a bout 5 minute for one connection a simple pull off prong connection. After the wire connected back to switch it popped back
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Lights did not work, bulbs were good
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Donita from O FALLON, MO
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- Less than 15 mins
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Took out the light sockets, plugged in the new ones. I found the manual on line to find the part numbers. Parts select parts were perfect
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Wrong part shipped
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Marie from ROCHESTER, NY
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- Less than 15 mins
Repair was not done using th part shipped. We went with the guide of the parts on the refrigerator. It would have helped if we could communicate (email or verbally)( with your parts center to verify the part we were ordering or on how to install it. We could wait for few days for a response. I am still waiating for instructions to r
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eturn the part. It was a futile effort on both sides.
Your response would have helped tremendously..The picture was not adequate. Your group should be accessible to your customers.
Your response would have helped tremendously..The picture was not adequate. Your group should be accessible to your customers.
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Light went out in refrigerator
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Gary from EAST JORDAN, MI
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- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Pop out switch, pull wires, attach wires to new switch and pop back in. Easy smeasy!
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End caps on door retainer bar were broken and shelf could not be used.
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Rose from Cincinnati, OH
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- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I replaced the end caps on the retainer bar on the freezer door and also the ref. door in less that 5 minutes. Both are working fine now. I am a 75 year old women who is very happy with the repair.
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Noisy Fan Motor
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THOMAS from MEBANE, NC
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- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
Simple. Rolled the refrigerator out , unplugged the 120 volts AC outlet.(1) Unplugged the wiring from the cabinet to the fan (white (three pin connector)). (2) Removed the two 5/16 inch screws holding the rear motor bracket . (3) Removed the fan blade from the motor shaft by applying slight pressure, pulling if off the old motor shaft. (
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4) removed the rubber isolator from the frame and from the rear of the old motor. (5) placed the rubber isolators back on the motor and frame. (6) Pushed the new motor back into the frame and re-installed the fan assembly. (7) remounted the fan with the rear support and the two 5/16 inch screws. Reconnected the three wire connector. Just checked the fan blade assembly to make sure they were not hitting the fan shroud. Fan blades should sit just partially inside the shroud to make sure it produces maximum airflow.
(8) Reconnected the 120 volt AC and waited for the compressor to cycle back on... Nice quite fan... Thanks
(8) Reconnected the 120 volt AC and waited for the compressor to cycle back on... Nice quite fan... Thanks
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Old fan had broken blade, needed to be replaced
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Ron from BAKERSFIELD, CA
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Unplugged the refrigerator then used the cordless drill to remove the 6 screws on the access panel on the back of the fridge to be able to get to the fan. Was able to pull the fan off by hand and push the new fan on by hand. Plugged the refrigerator by in and watched the fan run for a few minutes then replaced the access panel. Really qui
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ck and easy repair.
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Fridge wasn't cooling and half freezing
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Wendell Hayes from Dillob, SC
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Part was perfect fit .Removed fan .three screws.replaced that s it
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water leaking from under dishwasher
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Edward from E LONGMEADOW, MA
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Water was leaking from under the GE dishwasher, but once we pulled it out, had apparently been going on for a little while. Turning the water off to the dishwasher made it stop, so it was happening even when the unit was not running, potentially indicating somewhere early in the path of the water to and into the machine.
Indeed ... Read more , inspecting the water inlet vale showed a slow leak. Getting the replacement part was fine, and it fit the electrical, water inlet (existing 90-degree water inlet elbow), and water outlet connections just fine - but the original machine screws that held on the original water inlet valve did not work. It took a little research to figure out the new type of screw required, which was apparently a 10/16 Type AB, which seemed to be a less common type of sheet metal screw (with a point), as opposed to the original flat-ended machine screws. So, after ordering those separately (which were a bit expensive), it went together fine.
A note on the water inlet valve part just indicating the the threading on those parts has changed over time, so potentially ordering the screws to attach it might be worthwhile, would be good information to add about the water inlet valve.
Indeed ... Read more , inspecting the water inlet vale showed a slow leak. Getting the replacement part was fine, and it fit the electrical, water inlet (existing 90-degree water inlet elbow), and water outlet connections just fine - but the original machine screws that held on the original water inlet valve did not work. It took a little research to figure out the new type of screw required, which was apparently a 10/16 Type AB, which seemed to be a less common type of sheet metal screw (with a point), as opposed to the original flat-ended machine screws. So, after ordering those separately (which were a bit expensive), it went together fine.
A note on the water inlet valve part just indicating the the threading on those parts has changed over time, so potentially ordering the screws to attach it might be worthwhile, would be good information to add about the water inlet valve.
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Defrost Heater too old
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paula from KEY BISCAYNE, FL
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- 1- 2 hours
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Wrench set
I disconnected the old defrost heater removing 2 small screws and the electrical connectors, afterward I attached the new part, reconnecting back the electrical connectors and screwing the removed 2 screws.
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Fridge light dead even with new bulb
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marj from NEWBURY PARK, CA
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
1- youtubed the potential diagnoses, 2- resourced and ordered parts, 3- removed old socket, installed new one :-)... My fridge is an older fridge and could've used a screwdriver for eyeglasses. Plug and play easy... YAY!
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Broke fan blade cleaning unit
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Mark from DEPEW, NY
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Ordered part came in 3 days. Removed plug and rear cover. Pulled off old fan . Installed new fan by pushing it on to shaft. Plugged unit back in to check operation, installed rear cover. Done. Part fit perfect. Thanks to this site you folks are great !
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Broken light switch
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Ted from SANDWICH, IL
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
took a little more effort than the video show to remove old module and replace new. Works fine now.
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