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KBFN502ESS00 KitchenAid Refrigerator - Instructions

All Instructions for the KBFN502ESS00
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defective light switch
3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • THOMAS from WILLARD, OH
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
inserted a knife between the switch and the plastic interior in order to pop the switch out.
then took off the 2 wires on the old switch put them on the new switch and reinserted the switch into the plastic interior.
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Light switch wasn't working.. As I would close the door I would notice our frig light wasn't going off...
3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • David from Hemet, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
I simply removed the old switch by gently pulling down on the old switch with a screwdriver. When it was about half way out I just gently pulled down on the old switch and it popped out... I removed the two connectors attached to the old switch by pulling on the connectors with a pliers...I tried using my fingers but wasn't able to pull t he connectors off so I used pliers. It worked perfectly.. When pulling off the old connectors, make sure you attach the new switch to the same tabs on the new switch... It was very easy to do and took under 5 mins.....The light switch works perfect....P.S. You should unplug the frig while making the connection just in case....Safety first....!!!
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Light didnt go on
3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • dorotea from staten island, NY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
The light rocker switch wasnt working. I found the part on the web site. It was so easy. I used a screw driver to pop out the old one and pop the new one in. It took 5 min. Thanks!!!
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Time to replace filter.
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Joyner S. from MIDLOTHIAN, VA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I pushed the lever on the filter located at the bottom of the refrigerator and it popped out.
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No Problem
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Maria from EL PASO, TX
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Just needed to replace the water filter
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Door light switch disintegrated
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Thomas from Roseville, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Very simple fix, remove 3 screws, two connectors to the old switch
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fridge door switch did not work
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • stu from richmond, VA
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Socket set
I removed the switch housing (4 screws), replacing the switch in the housing was a snap. It took 5 minutes, cost $8 and light works like new!

Why didn't I order this part and do the repair earlier? Very simple.
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The icemaker would not produce ice because the motor that pushed the cubes out had failed. The original icemaker failed in this way and we had the icemaker replaced by Sears Service for about $200. The second icemaker failed for the same reason after 18 months. I decided to do the repair myself t
3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jeffrey from Lexington, KY
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
Open the refirigerator door and push and hold the On/Off button at the top to turn off internal power. Open the freezer door and move the icemaker switch on the right side freezer wall to "off".

To get access to the icemaker, first remove a hinged plastic door that mounts to the ceiling of the freezer compartment by two hex sc rews. Remove the screws and the door so you can work with the icemaker without interference.

The icemaker assembly will slide out once the wireharness has been disconnected. To disconnet the wire harness, a while plastic shield has to be removed from the right side of the icemaker, just behind the water inlet.
Locate a hex screw on the bottom right rear of the icemaker and remove it with a socket wrench. Then the plastic cover can be pulled off.

Slide the icemaker out enough so you can get your fingers on the plug connector. It takes some effort to pull the plug connectors apart. Once unplugged the whole icemaker assembly can be removed.

The motor module is located on the left side and is protected by a white cover. This cover is not attached so it can be pulled off to reveal the motor module.

Remove 3 screws from the outside of the motor module and the module can be pulled out of the housing. Insert the new motor module. The module turns the shaft of the ice srapper arm. the shaft has a D shape which mates with the hole in the motor module so you may have to roatate the scrapper arm until the shaft shape matches up with the hole shape in the motor module.

Once the motor module is seated, replace the 3 screws and push the white cover back on.

Position the icemaker so you can reconnect the wireharness plug connectors. Once connected you can push the icemaker asembly back into the grooves of shelf rail. Reattach the while protector shield which covers up the wire harness plugs.

Open the refirigerator door and push and hold the power button to turn internal power back on. Move the icemaker switch on the right wall of the freezer to the "on" position and close the door.

The icemaker should start making ice within 2 hours.
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The coating on the mold /heater unit as cracked and some broken off and cause the water to drip down in the Ice trace and form large icicles
3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • James from Tomball, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I just removed the unit and replaced the mold/'heater with the new one and re-installed. It was very easy and didn't have to turn off the refer. or empty the frozen food.
However , there were not instruction that came with the mold/heater unit. I had no problem but other do-in-uselfers may need some basic instructons
Jim
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Ice maker wouldn't cycle
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Mark from Fairview Heights, IL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Originally I took the module off and found that a small plastic part had broken. Both pieces were still there, so I super glued them together and reassembled the unit. It worked great for a couple months. I realized it needed a more permanent fix, so I found the model # and looked up the part. That was very easy on your website. I or dered the part expecting it to take 4-7 days. It was at my house in two days! 15 minutes later I was makin' ice, and makin' my wife happy. Thank you for an all around great experience. I'll definitely buy from you again.
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no shut-off for ice production; shut-off arm broken/missing
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Victoria from MELBOURNE, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Inserted the prongs of the replacement shut-off arm in the holes provided in the bracket.
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One of the lights was out and all lights would blink
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • RONALD from WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Replaced the light that was out.
Problem fixed
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Icemaker failed to function
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Terry from Glendora, CA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed and disconnected the icemaker, cleaned all areas and disassembled the failed parts. Reassembled with the new parts inlcuded with the purchased package and resinstalled the unit. Started the unit and chedked for proper operation. Successful repair.
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ice maker quit working
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Thomas from Hornsby, TN
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
I was amazed when Fed Ex pulled up to our front door the following day after I ordered the parts, I was wondering what they were delivering and to my amazement it was the parts I had ordered from parts select the previous day , thank you so much , you are awesome. My 73 year old husband who is a 5 year cancer survivor had the part install ed and we were ready to start making ice within 1 hour.He went by the installation information sent in by your customers. Thank you all, Jo Mesplay
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Ice maker motor was buzzing. Unable to discharge ice.
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • David from Sarasota, FL
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I first turned off the refrigerator. I then used a hair dryer to melt and release the ice by warming the bottom of the mould. Then I turned the fridge back on and let the icemaker discharge the ice. I then turned off the icemaker and ordered the new part. I unplugged the fridge, removed the icemaker (three screws and an electrical conne ction). Then I replaced the heater/tray with the new one and turned everything back on. Within a couple of hours we began having ice again.
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All Instructions for the KBFN502ESS00
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