KBFA25ERSS01 KitchenAid Refrigerator - Instructions

got the icemaker in 3 days, installed in less than 15 minutes, nothing happened-so I thought it must be the water distribution valve-I looked up the part and it is very similar to a valve I had purchased for our Maytag refrigerator-freezer at our lake cabin that I hadn't used-drove 20 miles roundtrip, after locating the valve and preparing to shut off all the water to the house (since the icemaker shutoff is in crawlspace). My dear wife suggested that I might want to check the icemaker first to be sure it hadn't started on its own-Idid, and it had-has been working without fail since then. Just needed some patience which I always seem to have in short supply!

Ice maker was leaking water into the bin causing it to freeze together. To repair I purchased a new Ice Maker part no PS2121513 for $101.00. I used the repair video to find out how to replace the part, the video was very helpful and enabled me to replace the ice maker in under 30 minutes. Once the new part was installed I waited 2 hours for it to start making ice, before the ice maker can operate the bi metal thermostat has to reach approx 14 degrees F. This can take longer than an hour so you have to be patient. I checked mine with a volt meter probes inserted in the T and H test points on the front of the timer assembly. If you read a voltage of 110/120 volts it means the thermostat has not closed. If it takes more than 4 hours it could mean a bad connection so turn off the power and recheck the plug in harness connections. If you do not have a meter you can feel behind the timer with your fingers to see if the ice maker cup or bowl has water or ice in it. Turn off the power first.

Used my Google-Fu and came to Parts Select with your (consumers like Moi)comments,looked at the Vids on UTube and ordered a new ice maker assy. Came in 3 days! Swapped out the power cord, arm and my old cover then hit the breaker back on and... ICE! WOOT! I am an 83 yr old grandmother w/ 27 grand-kids. Swear you won't tell ANY of them I did this. I will babysit the munchkins but I will NOT fix their fridges. Heh.

It was so easy. I loosened the three screws that held the ice maker on ( removed the bottom one ) unplugged the wire harness and the old came out. I repeated the process in referse and waited about an hour and we were making ice. The other thing that was so impessive was the part was ordered about 2PM in the afternoon and I had it the next day. I am very impressed. Thank you so much as now adays it is hard to find good customer service.

Poped ou the old switch, connected new switch and pushed back into socket.

Replaced Lesf side Pantry End cap. Directions on web site easy to understand.

I used your video and saw how to replace my ice maker. Before I saw your video I was going to pay someone to replace it. I am so glad I found this site. Thank You so much the job was easy and your video showed me how! Thank You!

Researched the part and the fridge. Turned off the power, left the water on. Opened the freezer door and pulled the ice tray straight out. Used a mirror and flashlight to locate screws and tabs. Took the screw out, tilted the old ice maker about 20 degrees away from the wall of the freezer and pulled down on it to release it from the nylon tabs. Unhooked the electric wiring harness. Switched out parts that were reused, plugged in wiring harness, and installed the new ice maker. Make sure you get the water tube back in the hole of the new ice maker. clcked the the new unit in placed reinstalled the screw, reinstalled the ice dispenser and in less than an hour ice began flowing.

Removed the old ice maker. Video showed clips holding ice maker in the Freezer. Maytag had 3 screws. Removed the old one added the new one. Nothing! Took it out and tried it again? Pinched the hose in the back did not see it. Took it out again. Realized the rubber hose had froze up. Turned off water supply removed the Rubber hose from back of freezer thawed it out. Put ice make back in place. NOTHING! Told wife I would wait overnight for it to make ice if it didnt, I would put old one back in to be sure it was a defective part. 4 hrs later, wife heard ice fall in the tray. Wished instructions would have said would take time for ice maker to kick in. Works like a dream.

My wife said it was the wrong part before I opened the package. I took out what was in the way and put in what was in the package and everybody is happy. Dat's Dat from da Who Dat Nation!

Ordering the part was easy. Part came in a few days. I was able to install the part in a little over 15 minutes. Used a 1/4 inch nut driver. Three screws . Done! Happy wife!

Looked up on I thought - popular mechanics website for how to repair. The valve is a dual function filter and pump. I used on ohm meter to check the pump after I removed the cover on the back and disconnected the electrical. Found no ohms. Pop. Mechanics recommended I replace the valve. Parts select was easy to order, and arrived quickly. After 1/2 hour, it works great. I realized the hard water we have in the burbs of Chicago plugged the filter. The pump struggled until it burned out. Thanks guys.

Removed the drawers, unscrewed 3 screws, positioned the new part, done. Very easy.

After disconnecting the electricity. I followed the instructions as indicated in the "HOW TO" article on the website. I used a steel putty knife and pried the light switch out of its retaining hole. I worked the right side the most since this is the side with the retaining clip. After I removed the switch I transferred the two electrical outlets to the new switch and easily snapped it into place. Engaged the electric power and tested the switch.

My owners manual said to unplug fridge from elec outlet, use a kitchen knife to gently pry off the switch plate
(manual had a pictoral example), unclip the two wire, replace with on new switch and replace the switch. Close
door and plug back in. Open door to check that the lite
works. Walla! It did. Thanks!

Sincerely, Ron Marshall, Billings, MT