7957975 Kenmore - Instructions
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Freezer door gasket needed replacing.
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Stephen from DICKINSON, TX
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- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
Simply removed old gasket. Started in a corner with installing the new gasket. It went in easily and quickly.
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Butter bin door had broken
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Mary from DEL MAR, CA
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Simple replace of door, fits perfectly
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rail that holds meat tray broken
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Steve from GEORGE WEST, TX
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Screw drivers
remove all trays from refrigerator , remove screw holding rail and install new rail.
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Interior light switch not working
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Sharon from HOULTON, ME
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Remove two screws on top of the fridge; removed old switch and inserted new switch. Worked like a charm. Replace casing and screws.
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broken handle/ stripped fastening screws
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Faison from EDENTON, NC
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removed old handle
Installed new handle with hex wrench used to tighten up
Installed new handle with hex wrench used to tighten up
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The switch became intermittent - Possibly a poor designe
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Sidney from ENDICOTT, NY
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- Less than 15 mins
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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 light switch, 3rd one I have replaced in 6 years made in China.
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Charles from CURWENSVILLE, PA
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- Less than 15 mins
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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
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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
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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door slight switch failed
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Greg from CASA GRANDE, AZ
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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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Replace the light switch for the refrigerator
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Karyn from DURHAM, NH
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- 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
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careful push the switch into the hole until it snaps into place.
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old gasket was damaged
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Maria from TEQUESTA, FL
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i removed old and installed new gasket in 5 minutes. i watched a video. it was super easy .
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Ice buildup in corner of freezer.
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Louis from BOYNTON BEACH, FL
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Reviewed instructions on YouTube. Removed storage box.Removed Philips head screw on either side of track. Lifted door and placed it on table. Using a flat blade screwdriver removed old gasket (it did not looked damaged). Pressed new gasket into groove in door. Replaced door onto track and replaced screws. Replaced storage box. No more ice
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buildup.
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Lower ice maker water feed froze and caused leak. Needed new water valve.
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Thomas from YORKTOWN, VA
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Took pics of original install, removed old valve, water tubes & plugs. Installed new valve, reconnected electronic plugs, water tubes, turned water back on and all has been well since. Thank you for your timely delivery!
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Broken door gasket retainer
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Claude from SAN DIEGO, CA
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Go to this site on You Tube to watch the "how to" replace the gasket retainer. The retainer I needed did not come with brackets or the cam you will need. You will need transfer them from the old retainer to the new one. Not hard, just be mindful of position of the items you remove to put them back in place the same way. A metal rod holds
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the brackets and spring in place with a screw on one end to prevent rod from sliding off retainer. The cam has a screw that holds it in place, use from old retainer. If the old cam is not broken use the one from the old retainer. It is not hard and you will save $$$ that you would pay an appliance repair company.
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the light did not work when door was opened. At first it would flicker then off completely.
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Alma from Winterport, ME
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- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
My son just pried out the old switch with a screw driver snapped out the old one and snapped in the new one. Pretty sure even I could have done this. Very quick and easy. Thanks. :-)
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