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3638400482 Kenmore Refrigerator - Overview

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Door Closing Cam – Part Number: WR2X4901
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Door Closing Cam
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This refrigerator door hinge cam riser is designed to ensure smooth and consistent door movement. Installed directly on the door, it helps the appliance open and close properly by guiding the door to rise and fall gently, which also supports a secure seal. Made from durable plastic, this part is ideal for resolving issues such as doors that stick, fail to seal correctly, or make unusual noises during operation.
Light Bulb - 40W – Part Number: 40A15
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Light Bulb - 40W
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This 40-Watt light bulb is sold individually. It is specially designed to withstand extreme temperatures, so this bulb is compatible with a variety of appliance types including refrigerators, ranges, microwaves, and dryers. It features a frosted glass bulb with a standard metal socket base, which allows you to easily unscrew the burnt-out light and twist the new bulb into place.
Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz – Part Number: WR9X502
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Defrost Timer - 120V 60Hz
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This defrost timer will cycle for 25 minutes after every six hours of run time. The timer itself is made of plastic, and its terminals are bent, the leads are internal, and the label is orange. If you notice that your fridge is too warm, the fridge is running for a long time or is leaking, it could be due to the defrost timer becoming inactive. The defrost timer is found underneath the light cover (may need to remove lightbulb) and will need to be removed along with the air inlet assembly and housing.
Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side – Part Number: WR2X7975
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Door Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap - Left or Right Side
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This end cap can be used for the right or left side of the refrigerator door shelf or the freezer door shelf.
Screws - 12 per package – Part Number: WZ4X241D
$37.15
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Screws - 12 per package
Part #WZ4X241D
Size - 8-18 ab
Upper Crisper Drawer - White – Part Number: WR32X1045
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Butter Dish – Part Number: WR19X5003
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Butter Dish
Part #WR19X5003
PAN LOWER – Part Number: WR32X1169
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PAN LOWER
Part #WR32X1169
RETAINER STRIP – Part Number: WR17X2092
$52.67
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RETAINER STRIP
Part #WR17X2092
GSKT Door FRZ – Part Number: WR24X457
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GSKT Door FRZ
Part #WR24X457

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Door would not automatically close.
180 of 194 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Gary from North eastham, AL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
Symptom: Door did not close automatically. Also had found small chunks of black plastic on the floor. Refrigerator door was slightly lower than the freezer door.

One false start because I did not realize both of the door-closing cams had disintegrated and I had only ordered the cam without the hinge.

Purchased part 290199 Hinge Assembly. It came with matching door-closing cam. (Had not known so I also purchased the cam 297995 separately). Next time I will know to only purchase the Hinge Assembly.

Replacement procedure took about 20 minutes including removing and replacing door shelves and their contents. Two people involved.

1. Remove all door shelves with contents and other contents on door.

2. Remove the top Phillips head screw holding the decorative plastic on the top.

3. Remove the two top hinge screws on top of refrigerator using metric #8 socket wrench. Second person made sure door did not fall off.

4. Lift the door off the bottom hinge pin. Second person holds door on it’s side.

5. Take off the bottom refrigerator cover

6. Remove the bottom hinge assembly screws using metric #8 socket wrench.

7. Mount the replacement bottom hinge assembly and tighten the two screws.

8. On the door bottom, remove the outer screw and loosen the inner screw using metric #8 socket wrench.

9. Replace the door-closing cam (or what is left of it) with the cam in line with the door and cam bumps away from the door.

10. Place the door back on the hinge pin (one person holds while the other person maneuvers the door bottom).

11. Replace the top hinge and reinsert the screws on top of the refrigerator. Dress the door so that it does not press hard on the rubber door gaskets (or the door will fail to shut automatically). Tighten the screws.

12. Replace the decorative plastic over the top hinge.

13. Open the door and replace the bottom refrigerator cover.

14. Replace the door shelves and all contents.

15 Close the door.
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refrigerator was not cooling but the freezer worked fine.
93 of 110 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Wanda from Cabins, WV
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
My husband put on the defrost timer. At first I thought the part was not going to fix the problem. After about 5 hours my refrigerator was still warm. I went to work and when I got home that evening my refrigerator was cooling and down to 28 degrees. So if you replace this part wait at least 12-24 hours. Give it time to stablize. My husband says it has to go through its cycle. It works on a 24 hour timer. My refrigerator is working fine and this has saved me alot of money. My husband says, once you put on the timer you may have to use a flat screwdriver and turn the small dial clockwise one click to start it. He removed the kick grill and replaced the part. Dont forget to shut breaker off to replace this part. Turn power back on and start the timer. We are so happy that we now have a working refrigerator.
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75 of 119 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Nancy from Hamburg, NY
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
popped off front grille, removed 2 screws for bracket, then had to remove one screw for timer. unplugged old timer, reversed procedure, all works.
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