72189 (AWBCSE3) LG Refrigerator - Instructions
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replace leaking water inlet valve assembly
42 of 75 people
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Richard from JACKSONVILLE, FL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
1. Shut off water to refrigerator. 2. Removed bottom sheet metal cover (6 screws). 3. Removed leaking water inlet valve assembly from refrigerator (1 screw). 4. Remove water inlet tube (loosen nut) and tube back to refrigerator (pull from water valve after remove cotter pin washer). 5. Detach two electrical wire harnesses. 6. Install new
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water inlet valve assembly to refrigerator (1 screw). 7. Replace both water tubes to water inlet assembly. 8. Re-attach both wiring harnesses. 9. Turn water to refrigerator on. 10. Check for leaks. 11. Re-attach bottom sheet cover (6 screws).
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Water feed line running from water valve to filter housing was leaking
13 of 21 people
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Tom from EASTON, PA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Shut off water supply. Disconnect main supply line. Remove rear lower panel on back of refrigerator. Remove all tubing clamps on back. Disconnect leaking tubing from water supply valve. Remove water filter and unscrew/remove water filter housing. Replace tubing - connect to water filter housing then to water supply valve. Reconnect filter
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housing and filter. Reinstall lower panel, then main water supply line, then all tubing clamps. Turn water back on and check for leaks after discarding several glasses of water to fill filter. Job complete!
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Fridge waterline for ice maker / door water
6 of 8 people
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Todd from MARS HILL, NC
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
The heavy work is moving the fridge, then take off the lower plans. Use a bowel or cup for screws and the water line connector spacers so you don't loos them.
undo connections holding water line, including the bottom brakes for the solenoid. Reuse the spring around the lower waterline to prevent external wear on the line.
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NOTE: you must compress (not pull) the connect to then pull the waterline out of the connectors.
NOTE: You must also remove the water filter and housing inside the fridge but this is easy.
MOTE: Test the line for leaks by turning on the water and then using the door water. The filter will need to refill so it may take a minute before water comes up. This line only have pressure when the door water is used or the ice maker needs to make ice.
After replacing the line, test the line for leaks by using the door water so the solenoid fills the lines
undo connections holding water line, including the bottom brakes for the solenoid. Reuse the spring around the lower waterline to prevent external wear on the line.
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NOTE: you must compress (not pull) the connect to then pull the waterline out of the connectors.
NOTE: You must also remove the water filter and housing inside the fridge but this is easy.
MOTE: Test the line for leaks by turning on the water and then using the door water. The filter will need to refill so it may take a minute before water comes up. This line only have pressure when the door water is used or the ice maker needs to make ice.
After replacing the line, test the line for leaks by using the door water so the solenoid fills the lines
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Filter housing leaking
4 of 4 people
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Larry from CLEMMONS, NC
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
Removed old filter head, installed the new head
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Changing out the Ice Maker tube
9 of 19 people
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HARRY from SPARKS, NV
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
An easy way to get a refrigerator out from the wall is to use a tow strap or 1/2 to 3/4 in. rope. Throw a loop behind refer while keeping both ends in your hands. Let it settle down to the lower half of unit and pull using both hands. Comes right out.
Remove lower panel. Unscrew water valve from cabinet. Remove all tube holders L ... Read more ay some rags down to catch a little water drainage.
Turn off water supply valve at wall. Unplug Power. Remove filter and filter holder. (one screw).
remove tube from valve by removing plastic C clip. Push plastic ring towards the valve and pull out tube at same time.
With the tube free, remove filter, then mount screw to remove the inside filter holder. When it is out, pull the tube doing the same process as the lower end. Pull tube out and replace with new one putting everything back in reverse order.
Before placing tube holders back on, turn on water to check for leaks.
After turning water back on and plugging in power, push refer back into place.
While I was there, I also replaced the hose from the wall to the refer.
Remove lower panel. Unscrew water valve from cabinet. Remove all tube holders L ... Read more ay some rags down to catch a little water drainage.
Turn off water supply valve at wall. Unplug Power. Remove filter and filter holder. (one screw).
remove tube from valve by removing plastic C clip. Push plastic ring towards the valve and pull out tube at same time.
With the tube free, remove filter, then mount screw to remove the inside filter holder. When it is out, pull the tube doing the same process as the lower end. Pull tube out and replace with new one putting everything back in reverse order.
Before placing tube holders back on, turn on water to check for leaks.
After turning water back on and plugging in power, push refer back into place.
While I was there, I also replaced the hose from the wall to the refer.
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Ice maker wore out.
3 of 3 people
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Thomas from LA PLACE, LA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
I installed the new 3 wire ice maker very easily, but it was defective. I was told that instructions for the return of the defective part would be sent later due to the virus. I have never received the return instruction.
I did receive a credit for the defective part. VERY Satisfied with y’all’s service.
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Thomas Pennebaker
I did receive a credit for the defective part. VERY Satisfied with y’all’s service.
Waiting for return i ... Read more nstructions if y’all still want it back.
Thanks,
Thomas Pennebaker
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Replace water filter
4 of 6 people
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Bill from FORT SMITH, AR
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Followed directions that came with the filter. Did remove the top shelf for easier access. Very simple and quick.
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Ice maker needed replaced
3 of 3 people
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Lee from BELTON, TX
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed 4 screws then removed ice maker unit. Unplugged the old unit. Checked and verified the inlet tube was clean and not blocked. Plugged in the new unit. Placed unit into proper location and verified it was properly in place. Replaced the 4screws. Turned on the unit closed the ice door and it started making ice maybe an hour later by
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morning the ice bucket was full. Super easy.
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Low water pressure which in turn led to no water and no ice.
7 of 16 people
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Daniel from ABERDEEN, WA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Unplugged fridge, shut off water supply disconnected water supply from fridge. Remove screws that hold lower cover on back of fridge, removed screws holding valve assembly to fridge. Disconnect two electrical connections, remove black c-clip on out flow water line, lift fitting on outflow line side and pull water line off. Replace with va
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lve assembly in reverse order
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Replaced hose and it was exactly what I needed.
3 of 5 people
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Donald from CLEBURNE, TX
- Very Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Replaced old hose and installed the new one. Was very simple with the instructions in your email..... step by step, could not of been any similar.... you guys rock
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The shelf on our refrigerator was cracked so I ordered a replacement.
3 of 5 people
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Scott from KENT, WA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Some have said that the installation took 5 minutes. Mine took less than that, and I did it with one hand. I had a beer in my other hand.
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Broken Door Basket
2 of 3 people
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Theodore from SACRAMENTO, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Un-wrapped the basket......Installed with NO tools......
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Leaking
2 of 3 people
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Johnny from MOUNT OLIVE, AL
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Swapped old one with new one. New one had extra plug not needed.
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Cracked crisper tray unit cover assembly
1 person
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WES from SOUTHLAKE, TX
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
Remove glass cover, take out both humidity and air tight crisper drawers, then remove the cover assembly.
Reassemble with new cover
Reassemble with new cover
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The Ice maker stopped working
2 of 4 people
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Joseph from SAINT LOUIS, MO
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Thanks to videos on You-Tube which showed step by step removal and replacement. It was a simple process. only thing missing on the video was information on the green ground wire.
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