3639644584 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions

Pulled out old socket.pushed in new one.

quick and simple--removed the old one and slid new part in on same support pins.I had the new part via UPS LESS THAN 24 HRS.FROM THE TIME I PLACED THE ORDER! THANKS, SOMEONE IS REALLY ON THE BALL.

I started removing the switch by prying on the right side with a screwdriver, when it emerged enough I used pliers to finish removing it. I then unpluged rhe wires from the bad switch and pluged them on the new switch and "poped" it into the hole.

Connected the 2 wires and pushed in the switch until it clicked.

per your instructions

Removed lower and rear panels in freezer. Coils were completely iced over. Thawed coils with hair dryer using towels to absorb water. Cut the 2 wires (orange and yellow) of the thermostat unclipped and removed it. Cut short the wires of the new thermostat. Spliced new wires with remaining old ones using the wire nuts (2). Wrapped the splices with the electrical tape and clipped the new thermostat back into place. In the fridge section removed the box which holds the light socket, temp setting dial, etc. Inside unclipped the main connector which powers the light in order to remove the entire box. Unclipped existing defrost timer using the needle nosed pliers to gently wedge the clip away from the timer. Connected new timer and reassembled unit. Problem was really the thermostat, I decided it might be a good idea to replace everything, would have replaced the heater but I tested it for continuity and it was good.

I ordered the part, within two days we had received it. My husband put the part in and I really don't know what he used doing so. All I know is that the light works now and we don't have to use the flashlight. Thanks a lot.

Gently pry out switch in door jam with screwdriver and pull both connectors off and put connectors on new switch then push switch back into the hole. Looked it up on the internet and video showed how to and also had link to new part, ordered and less than a week later the fridge is bright again. I have an older freezer also and it seems that they all use the same switches. Very Very easy

Defrost timer is hidden in the control panel in the refrigerator top middle. Turn to off and remove two screws which are hidden behind white tabs. I had to pry the old timer from the plug with a screw driver because it was tight. Try not to short across the terminals. Plug in the new timer. Replace it in the clip where you got old one and reinstall the controls. The freezer was still all frosted up so I had to remove the cover and defrost it with a hair dryer to get it to work. Then I turned it on and it works great.