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Door switch would not turn on interior refrigerator light.
3 of 4 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Jane from SHORELINE, WA
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins
I had previously watched a YouTube video (do this first!!) on a similar Kenmore model so I knew what to look out for: (1) turned off power, (2) took thin putty knife to slip under outer lip of switch (most screwdrivers are too thick), (3) wiggled switch at front end to release the tab, (4) unplugged from the socket, (5) plugged in new sw
... Read moreitch, (6) popped new switch back into door, (7) turned on power. Voila !! Super easy. I couldn't believe it.
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light didn't come on when the door was opened
2 of 2 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
William L from SUMAS, WA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
I took a very thin bladed screwdriver and took the old part out -carefully. The new part fit in quite easily.
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Switch stops working
2 of 2 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
David from PENNSVILLE, NJ
Easy
Less than 15 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
Replace with new switch. this is the third switch i have replaced in 10 years. the only part, besides a light bulb, that has gone bad. obviously this is a problem with this model for Kenmore, or just poor switch design.
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Freeze not sealing properly
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mike from DAVIDSONVILLE, MD
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Took off the door stop and put on the new one. Installed the new gasket and had another beer!!
Unplug from wall receptacle. Pry switch out with screwdriver while pushing on inner tab. Then disconnect electrical plug.
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Lights didn't come on when door was opened
1 personfound this instruction helpful.
Philip from Ashland, MA
A Bit Difficult
15 - 30 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
I have moderate to good mechanical skills, but getting the old switch out was a sizeable challenge. Since this switch suffered some damage during extraction, I was lucky to have ordered a new one to replace it. Reinstall took approximately 90 seconds. PartSelect saved me an expensive service call.
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INTERIOR DOOR ACTIVATED LIGHT SWITCH QUIT WORKING
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JON from OJAI, CA
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
1. Unplug the refrigerator (to avoid shock) 2. With one screwdriver pry open the switch on the side facing the door to a gap of about 1/8 inch 3. Insert a second screwdriver into the gap to press the plastic tab back slightly and this should release the part. 4. pull the part out and unplug it, you may have to pry back some small tabs o
... Read moren the sides, 5. Plug in the new switch 6. plug in the refrigerator the light should come on, if not tighten the connection 7. Insert new switch back into its slot, it should snap in place. Done!
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bad switch
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Michael from TONAWANDA, NY
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Screw drivers
The 2 minute or so video was not exactly matching the model that we had but the instructions were very good and important. The switch was a little difficult to get out from the side of the refrigerator.
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The switch became intermittent - Possibly a poor designe
1 personfound this instruction helpful.
Sidney from ENDICOTT, NY
Very Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
Used a small screw driver inserted into the front of the switch (facing the front) and pried until the switch was coming out. When out, I removed the connect harness and replace the switch with a new one.
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door slight switch failed
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Greg from CASA GRANDE, AZ
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Pliers
Covered the sidewall with tape to protect. Pried the switch out with knife blade and removed electric plug with needle nose pliers. placed plug in new switch and pushed switch into the hole in the side wall. Took about five minutes.
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Door light switch, 3rd one I have replaced in 6 years made in China.
1 personfound this instruction helpful.
Charles from CURWENSVILLE, PA
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Pliers, Screw drivers
Easy install, small screwdriver under back of old switch push out and pull out with small pliers. unsnap the old plug and install new. YOUR DONE
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Replace switch
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Dean from HILLSDALE, MI
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Screw drivers
Read previous tips Taped off area around switch to protect surface Used putty knife to extract switch Used screwdriver to separate connector from switch Plugged in connector Pushed switch assembly into opening Removed tape
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Replace the light switch for the refrigerator
1 of 2 peoplefound this instruction helpful.
Karyn from DURHAM, NH
Really Easy
Less than 15 mins
Cover the putty knife with tape so you do not scratch the side wall where the switch is located. Slide the knife under the edge of the switch and push in a bit towards the switch and slightly twist to pop the switch out of its hole. Disconnect the wires from the switch and simply plug in the new switch. Push wiring back into the hole and
... Read morecareful push the switch into the hole until it snaps into place.
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