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AFI2538 Refrigerator - Instructions

All Instructions for the AFI2538
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Stopped cooling/freezing
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Roper from PALM BAY, FL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
It is as easy as is shown in the self-help video. (1) Disconnect the power, (2) Roll the appliance out so you can get to the back, (3) Using a nut driver remove all the screws from the lower back panel then remove the panel, (4) Remove the tensioner wire, (5) unplug the electrical connection to the capacitor, (6) gently but firmly remove the capacitor and starter relay as one unit, (7) preassemble your new capacitor and starter relay as one unit, (8) now simply reverse your steps for installing and you are done! These two parts saved me the cost of a new refrigerator. Almost as easy as changing a light bulb. PS: while you have the panel removed you can do a thorough cleaning with a soft brush and vacuum.
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Insulation was disintegrating.
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Julie from San Diego, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
On the back of the refrigerator, I unscrewed and removed the lower-right panel. As I peeled the insulation off the panel, the insulation would disintegrate, so I used a vacuum-cleaner hose to remove most of the insulation. I removed the remaining adhesive with my fingers. I peeled the backing off the new insulation, and stuck it to the pa nel.

I had ordered two pieces of insulation, hoping to also replace the insulation behind the compressor, but removing the compressor was complicated and risky, so I returned the second piece of insulation.
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Refrigerator would cool for a very short period of time. Then the compressor would shutdown via internal thermal overload or high head pressure. This was caused by the lack of airflow across the condenser coils and compressor.
10 of 18 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Daniel from RICHTON, MS
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
(1) Slide out appliance and remove power source. (2) Removed lower access cover on rear of refrigerator. (3) Disconnected plug to the condenser fan motor. (4) remove blades by pulling gently forward (5) remove mounting hardware holding the fan motor (3 screws) (6) motor is now free and new motor can be installed
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Broken latch on water filter cover.
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Gloria from Laurinburg, NC
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Reviewed replacement instructions video on your website. Just followed the easy instructions to pop out old cover and pop in new cover. I would not have tried to replace it myself had I not seen your video. Super easy.
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Warm ref and frz
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Peter from MASSAPEQUA PK, NY
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
Removed old starter and capacitor as per your website instruction.
Plugged in new parts.
Compresser turned on
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a piece broke off that caused a shelf lid to not open and close correctly.
7 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Denise from Sammamish, WA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
It was a very simple operation and was done in no time.

Doing it myself saved me at least $100.00 or more.

I was very happy and satisfied with the part and how doing it myself saved me a lot of time and money.
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Broken tab that holds the pantry door on
7 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Craig from Pueblo, CO
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
I broke the left side end cap the holds the pantry door on.
I search the internet for the part and happened to run across part select. I order the part and received the part with in 3 business days. It took less than 30 minutes to replace the end cap.

The great reviews help me with my choice to order the part from part sel ect. I will order parts from them again.

Thanks for helping me fix my fridge.
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Did not have the right size ratchet head
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Francis from SHELBY TWP, MI
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
Receive the parts. Review the video. Thought I can do this got down to the screw and I didn’t have is a ratchet small enough to remove the screw so I had to call D.O.C appliances to do the install Michael was here less than 15 minutes
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Freezer temperature goes down to -20*F before compressor stops but refrigerator side remains normal 38*F and compressor makes a grunting noise while running.
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Aquilino O from VALLEJO, CA
  • Easy
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Unplug ref then remove lower(freezer) panel plus trays and thermistor’s cover/holder then remove the evaps cover. I found the evaps all frozen up. Cut and remove old thermistor, strip wires 1/2 inch then cut the new thermistor wires to length and strip 1/2 inch, use the enclosed insulated crimp type connector and put back everything in t he reverse order. It works great afterwards.
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Black flecks in ice
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Anthony from Billings, MT
  • A Bit Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The lining of the ice mold (Whirlpool) started flecking off (black flecks in the ice cubes), so I decided to replace the mold.
Loosen the two 1/4 inch upper nuts and remove the lower nut to remove the ice maker from the freezer. The hardest part was getting it unplugged. I used a small blade screwdriver to release the catch on the c onnector and pull it out.
Remove the ice maker front cover. If you have a skinny enough phillips screw driver, there are two deep set screws through two holes on the lower portion of the control module (otherwise, remove the three screws on the controller, unlatch the shut-off arm from the control module, and separate the controller to access the mold screws). Unhook the shut-off wire from the end of the tray. Unscrew the two screws holding the mold and remove the mold.
Remove the plastic hardware from the old mold and install on the new mold.
Attach the new mold on to the control module.
WARNING WARNING WARNING!!! The mold I bought already had the alumilastic on it for the contact point to the thermostat. When I installed it and tightened the screws, the alumilastic was dried out, didn't squash down, and dented the bi-metal thermostat on the controller, ruining it. I had to buy a new thermostat. Be sure to check that the alumilastic is pliable. If not, take it off and buy some fresh to put on there.
Re-install the ice maker. It took a while to get the first batch of ice because the ice maker was at room temperature and I had the freezer door open for several minutes. So the freezer had to get cold and the ice maker had to chill down. Once everything got cold, it started making ice again.
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Refrigerator Repair - How to Replace the Pantry End Cap
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Morten from SAN JOSE, CA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
Broken bottom drawer lid mount
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The Ice and Water dispensor quit working early the morning, then later in the same day. The refrigerator door (LED) display lights started blinking on and off along with the ice cube door flap opening and closing.
8 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Frederick from Beaufort, SC
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
I almost ordered the Door Led Board but read where somone else had the same problem and ordered the HV control board. Pulled the refrigerator out to gain access to the back of it. Safety tip make sure you unplug it. Located the HV Control board, release the wire connectors from it, and simply replace the board. Plug it in and follow the d irections which come with the new HV board on programing it. Entering the Code off the units Data plate.
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hinge pin broke off
6 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • eugene from kissimmee, FL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
take out two nut driver screws remove piece, take off track two philips head screws. transfer temp control rod, really easy then put track back on and install piece. probable took as long to remove the two veg crispers and glass top. this is a very easy fix. i did notice that the pin on the original was about 3/8 of an inch forward so flapper door did not quite line up and im sure caused the pin to snap off. the replacement part, the pin is exactly the same position as the other side. i believe the original was defective from the mfgr.
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Tab for deli cover broke off...after 1 year ordred part,
6 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Cranson from San Francisco, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
Took off old cover 3 screws...removed metal track and 2 other plastic sliding bars for air flow..put on new cover and carefully put back deli cover on plastic pins..easy fix...lousy design by maytag again! Thanks to PartSelect easy and prompt service and delivery!
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broken front wheel
7 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from Orting, WA
  • Difficult
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
remove front grill. with pry bar and wooden block, elevate side with broken wheel and insert wooden block behind assemble from the exterior bottom. With roller wheel assemble lose from the wooden block remove front elevator screw from the front frame. next remove cotter pin with the pliers and pull assemble pin. next elevate assemble out. drill out axle on the crimp side insert from the hardware store one 5/16 x 21/2 bolt with nut and new wheel. reinsert assemble in the reverse order. Remove wooden block and adjust height of wheel. replace grill. job complete. good job
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All Instructions for the AFI2538
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