All Installation Instructions for KitchenAid Refrigerator KBLS19KTSS2

defective light switch

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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Refrigerator Door Switch

THOMAS from WILLARD, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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changed the light bulb still would not work so I figured it was the switch sure enough.

I took a chance and ordered a switch that is next to the top of the door. looked for how to remove it easily done in ten minutes works fine last long time.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

anthony from HAVELOCK, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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I had a loose fitting old condensor fan blade on my new motor.

I made a temporary repair by drilling the old blade plastic hub and put a small screw in it to hold it on to the shaft until the new blade arrived. The new blade came in within the two days I needed before Thanksgiving. I removed the old and pushed on the new. There were 8 screws on the back guard and two to hold the motor on. It was a snap.
Thank you PartSelect.com The wife is very, very happy now, we had 51 coming over for Thanksgiving. :)

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Fan Blade

Roger from SMITHFIELD, RI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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The shelf split in two

Bought a new shelf

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Crisper Drawer Cover Frame

Lynne from ROCKVILLE CTR, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The center rail was broken

The part just snapped in. super easy.

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Refrigerator Center Crisper Drawer Slide Rail - White

Joella from THE DALLES, OR
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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broken light switch in the freezer

We removed the old switch, unplugged it, plugged the new one in and it was easy to do. But when we tried to put the switch back in we had a very hard time doing it. Eventually got it in, but if it had not been for the difficulty we had getting the new switch to snap in to place, it would have taken under 5 minutes.

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Door Switch

kathleen from GREEN VALLEY, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Refrigerator would stop cooling intermittently, control panel would not display temp settings until power was reset.

The video on the part select website with the Canadian gentleman was absolutely the best! My wife and I watched it and was able to accomplish the replacement with no surprises or issues. One tip that we could add is that the orientation of the temperature sensor was not specified in the video, but the slot seemed to work better for one orientation versus another. It has been a couple weeks since the repair and the refrigerator is working like it did when we first purchased it.

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Refrigerator Electronic Control Board

Jim from HALTOM CITY, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Rear mount tab broken on Center Crisper Rail

It took longer to empty the glass shelf above the Crisper Bins than to replace the rail. Since the part simply snaps in place, no tools were required

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Refrigerator Center Crisper Drawer Slide Rail - White

Joseph from Live Oak, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broken glass shelf at bottom

Placed the new glass shelf in place on the crisper. Inserted the crisper into the slots where it slides in.
That was that.

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Refrigerator Glass Shelf

Richard from Los Angeles, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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the freezer and refrigerator number would lower it self and eventually get to "-" and "-" essentially shutting it self off!!

I replaced the Control Board...
the two boards need to be installed first . than plug in the connectors
(refrigerator was unplugged of course.!) i plugged in the connectors first. and had to disconnect them. install the boards first. than plug in the electrical connectors.. strange for a day or two it still did not work properly and than one day. it started working ok 7 on the freezer and 3 on the refrigerator. I do not know why..

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Refrigerator Electronic Control Board

Marc from SEASIDE, CA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Freezer not defrosting and making fridge run warm.

Super simple following the instruction video you posted. Thanks!

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Refrigerator Electronic Control Board

Brent from PRESCOTT, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Refrigerator was warm,freezer was cold

Unplugged refrigerator,cleaned out freezer.Removed shelves in freezer compartment(that took some figuring to unlock sliding sheves)Our freezer is on the bottom.Removed four screws from back cover to expose fan,removed screws and attached wires.Carefully opened plastic clips after pulling fan off shaft.Replaced old motor after reattaching rubber seals.Closed clips to hold motor and placed fan back on shaft.Reattach wires and screws. Put cover back and replaced shelves.Plugged in refrigerator and wallah refrigerator part was cold again!

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Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor 115v 60hz

Henning from RHINELANDER, WI
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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ICE BUILD UP AT BOTTOM OF FREEZER

DEFROSTED REFRIGERATOR COILS, BUT DIDN'T REPLACE THE GROMMET.

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Grommet

Gerald from COLORADO SPGS, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Freezer cold ; fridge warm . Freezer not defrosting.

Unplugged fridge
Pulled light cover off
Used screwdrivers to press in on tabs holding control board cover.
Unplug wiring harnesses.
Snapped board in two.
Install in cover
Reattach wires
Done

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Refrigerator Electronic Control Board

Tim from Oxford, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Broke shelf holder hook

This is the small part that is critical to having a fully usable refrigerator but one that no one (even an authorized shop) has in stock. Just pop it back in, and you're done.

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