All Installation Instructions for KitchenAid Refrigerator KBFO42FTX04

Ice maker motor was buzzing. Unable to discharge ice.

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 connection). 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.

Parts Used:

Ice Mold

David from Sarasota, FL
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Ice maker ejector arm broke into.

Removed old ejector arm and installed new part.

Parts Used:

Ejector Arm

Mary L. from Millsboro,, DE
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Rocker on switch broke off

Eased the putty knife under the edge of the switch housing and pried it off. Pulled two wires off the old terminals and hooked them onto the new one and reinstalled into the refrigerator body.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

David Barnes from ROSWELL, NM
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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dirty filter

pulled oil filter out put new one in maybe 10 minutes

Parts Used:

Whirlpool EveryDrop3 Refrigerator Water Filter

Sherman from DSRT HOT SPGS, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Time to replace filter.

I pushed the lever on the filter located at the bottom of the refrigerator and it popped out.

Parts Used:

Whirlpool EveryDrop3 Refrigerator Water Filter

Joyner S. from MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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No Problem

Just needed to replace the water filter

Parts Used:

Whirlpool EveryDrop3 Refrigerator Water Filter

Maria from EL PASO, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Ice maker quit making ice

I took the cover off, and noticed the tabs holding the timer wheel were broken off on one side. after removing the wheel, I noticed the shaft from the ice lifters was broken. Since the only way I could repair it was to buy the entire module, which I did. I received my part in 3 days. When it came, I began removing the old module by taking out the three screws holding it. After replacing the module which took about 10 minutes, my machine was making ice within about an hour. My ice holder was full in 3 days. Albert Moran, Milton, Fl

Parts Used:

Icemaker Motor Kit

Albert from Milton, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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cap had broken notches

filter has to be removed and attached then inserted into rifrigerator

Parts Used:

Water Filter Cap - Black

gina from HAMMONTON, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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not pumping at all

running like a brand new

Parts Used:

COMPRESSOR

Mon from NORCO, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Light switch broke off

We looked up the problem online with the model number of the refrigerator. We ordered the part and followed the video installation that was sent with the order and was found online prior to purchasing

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Kathy from TEMECULA, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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No Problem

Just needed to replace the water filter

Parts Used:

Whirlpool EveryDrop3 Refrigerator Water Filter

Maria from EL PASO, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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light did not work on the refrigerator side

bulbs were not burnt out. received the new switch in a few days. watch the short video, was good to see how it comes out. used a putty knife to release the defective switch, removed wires put them on the new one and posed the new switch back in. Not bad Part cost $11.00 7 dollars shipping so for 17 bucks it works great. nice to see what is inside the refer!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

David from GROVESPRING, MO
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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fan motor needed replacing

System not cooling. removed back cover and notice fan not rotating. Looked up unit and found diagram. Ordered motor which was received in less than 5 business days.
Replacement was super easy. Just unscrewed from frame, pulled off fan, put fan on new motor and remounted back in frame. Took 10 minutes tops.

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