79570 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions
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Spring broke on flapper door
5 of 6 people
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Michael from EASTLAKE, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Took 2 screws out , pushed flapper up, unhooked wire connector, reversed to install new door. Less than 5 minutes. So easy , a caveman could do it.
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Light stopped working
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Tamara from MONDOVI, WI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Have had the Sears repairman come to the house to replace this part in 5 minutes for +$100.. twice. When my dad's stopped working, ordered the part and replaced it myself for the cost of the part and shipping.
Use a screw driver to pry the right side of the switch and pull out. Best to watch a youtube video first. Takes about 5 minut ... Read more es.
Use a screw driver to pry the right side of the switch and pull out. Best to watch a youtube video first. Takes about 5 minut ... Read more es.
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Refrigerator light would not reliably turn on when the door was opened.
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William from TUCSON, AZ
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
Switched the refrigerator circuit breaker to off. Put tape around the switch to prevent scratches. Wedged the putty knife into the right side of the switch and pried up.the switch and connector popped out. Removed the connector from the old switch and connected it to the socket in the new switch. Stuffed the new switch and connector back
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into its home. Switched on the circuit breaker. Now we have light in the refrigerator with every opening!
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door gasket was broken
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David from BRAINERD, MN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
started in a corner of the door and pulled out the old gasket and inserted the new gasket by being sure to start each corner before pushing in the center so it fits good first. extremely easy.
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Bad Push Button Switch
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Dorothy from KINGMAN, AZ
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I followed the directions! It was so easy that I bought another switch for my sister's fridge (same as mine). Her light was out too!
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The spring on the flipper broke from the unit
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Michael from TACOMA, WA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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I ordered the part from Partselect, received it two days later, installation couldn’t be easier, remove two screws from the hinge and slide the old part out, remember to unhook the electric line. To install just do it in the opposite order.
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Fridge light would not come on.
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Grace from GALLOWAY, NJ
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
After watching a few iTunes videos I was able to order the light switch from part select and within a week I had the new switch. I had a little trouble getting the switch out. I used a flat screw driver and taped around the edge to keep from damaging the wall inside. I found the clip on the right side and had to use some force to get it p
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opped out, you may need to use pliers to disconnect the switch.
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Filter housing leaking
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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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Refrigerator light not working. If I would flick the button it would go on for a minute but not stay on.
4 of 5 people
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Dawn from NORTH BRANCH, MN
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
The old switch was a little hard to get out....took me a couple tries. I couldn’t move the frig out to unplug it, so just shut the power off in the kitchen. But, I was happy that’s what the problem was and so happy to have the light back on......it was probably three years it didn’t work!
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Refrigerator light not coming on when door opens.
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John from BONITA SPGS, FL
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Unplugged the refrigerator. Used small flat head screw driver to push the front tab of the old switch in and pulled it out with pliers. Detached and reattached the wires to the switch. Reinserted back into hole. Plugged refrigerator back in to power. All good.
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Lights out on refrigerator
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Victoria from Oak Grove, KY
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Unplugged the refrigerator, Taped around the edges of switch as I had read to prevent possible scratches, used very thin flathead screwdriver to pry out old switch, unplugged old switch, plugged in new switch, put it back in opening, plugged fridge back in, and I had beautiful light! Hardest part was unplugging the refrigerator!
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Gasket split
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Janice from PINCKNEY, MI
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Took the old gasket out, put the new one in
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Replace water filter
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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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Door gasket tore.
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Michael from SALINAS, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
With a small flat blade screw driver, gently pry the corner of the gasket from the door.
Pull it loose across the top, then down the sides.
Wipe the gasket track clean with a damp cloth.
Start installing the new gasket at one of the top corners. Then the other top corner. Press the gasket into the track between the top corn ... Read more ers.
Next do the bottom corners. Pressing the bottom between the corners.
Then press in each side.
Elapsed time: 3-5 minutes.
Pull it loose across the top, then down the sides.
Wipe the gasket track clean with a damp cloth.
Start installing the new gasket at one of the top corners. Then the other top corner. Press the gasket into the track between the top corn ... Read more ers.
Next do the bottom corners. Pressing the bottom between the corners.
Then press in each side.
Elapsed time: 3-5 minutes.
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Torn door seal
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Andre from VIRGINIA BCH, VA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Pull out old seal with hands. Install new seal into channel by pushing seal into channel with you fingers.
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