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KFIL KitchenAid Refrigerator - Instructions

All Instructions for the KFIL
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Ice Magic Plus stopped making ice
25 of 35 people found this instruction helpful.
  • George from Hammond, LA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
First I removed the icemaker from the freezer by removing two horizontal screws holding it to the side wall, and one vertical screw holding the front to a bracket coming off the side wall. Then I used a flat screwdriver to unlock the electrical plug. (After doing this, I realized that this wasn't necessary at all, and this part could have been changed just as easily without removing the icemaker.) On the front, there is a white cover with Ice Maker Plus. Use a flat screwdriver to unlock the tangs and remove the cover. There are three screws in the corners that once removed, will allow the motor assy. to be gently pulled straight out. On the back of the part, you will see many gold lands that the timer touches. I don't think there was anything wrong with my motor. I had two spots where the gold plating was worn off, so I suspect it was not making contact, and the whole process would stop. Slide the new part in place making sure the teeth on the gears line up (not a big deal), and secure with the screws. Install cover and you're done. Mine has been making ice like it was brand new.
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Old refrigerator gaskets were worn out
18 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ron from LIVERMORE, CA
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I unboxed the replacement gasket set and inspected them for damage. Then I opened the left refrigerator door and grabbed the right hand corner of the old gasket and removed it. I then aligned the new gasket with the door and using my fingers pushed the gasket into the gasket grove. I used my thumb to seat the gasket. I repeated the proce ss for the right door. Total time was under 15 minutes.
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Ice machine wouldn't dispense ice from the door.
20 of 26 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Linda from Jackson, MS
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Removed the broken coupling with the new one from your store. It took less than 10 minutes. The video you provided on the website was very helpful.
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Freezer icing up .
17 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Rich from Lansing, IL
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Watched Partselect video of P-trap installation.Removed water line & back cover& disconnected wires to water solenoid .Removed old drain tube & old problematic rubber funnel. Used contact cleaner to clean rubber residue from drain line and used a little silicone to aide reassembly. Job went well thanks to video.
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compressor didnt turn on
24 of 41 people found this instruction helpful.
  • gerardo from el monte, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
changed the starter connected to the compressor
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No Problem, time to replace water filter
18 of 24 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ralph from Longmont, CO
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Turned the old one to unseat and replaced with a new one in the reverse order.
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Refrigerator & Freezer both stopped cooling
16 of 18 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Clyde from ARAB, AL
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
Simply move the appliance for access to the back side. Removed the lower metal access panel, locate the compressor ( black round object ) parts are on the left bottom of the compressor. Simply unplug the parts, and replace with new parts.The hard part was, getting my 72 year old body in position to do the job. As far as getting the right part, a young lady in Nova Scoita is the one to ask for help !! Ordered parts one day, and they were in my hands the next morning!!
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Original bracket foot brake screw hole was stripped and foot brake would not extend
16 of 20 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Daniel from BOCA RATON, FL
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
The repair seemed simple, I just needed to remove the old bracket -- 4 screws -- and slip the new one on.

The tricky bit is that the roller bracket holds the weight of the fridge. So in order to make sure that the fridge did not fall over, and to keep the installation point off the ground so that I could align the screw holes, I needed to shim up the side of the fridge that I was working on.

To tap in the shims, I used a hammer and a spare chunk of wood. I ultimately used 3 shims, and kept tapping until the roller wheel could roll freely. Then I knew that the fridge was high enough. After that, it was pretty easy to remove the 4 screws, align the new bracket, and replace the screws. After that, in order to get the shims out I could just extend the foot brake as it was designed, and that lifted the fridge enough for me to easily slide out the shims. After that I just had to level out the fridge by adjusting the two feet.
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coupling on water line thru freezer door cut due to moving Refg and having to remove doors.
21 of 35 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Martin from Rutherfordton, NC
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Snapped the large end of the coupling onto the main line coming from the water source and snapped the other end onto the small line leading to the ice maker. Quick and simple.
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Old motor was not resetting back to proper position halting ice production.
13 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Kevin from Spring, TX
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed the three motor screws pulled off old motor put new motor in place replaced screws and re-installed. It was producing ice three hours later. I originally tried to obtian these parts directly from Whirlpool in which twice they shipped me the wrong parts. Finally gave up on them and entered the whilrpool part number which crossref erenced to new part number which was correct the first try. Thank you!
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Ice buildup around freezer door gasket
16 of 23 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Joseph from JACKSONVILLE, FL
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
Replaced with new gasket
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Clicking noise, getting louder. Then stopped cooling
13 of 15 people found this instruction helpful.
  • James from MEMPHIS, TN
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver
1. Empty your fridge. Lighter is easier to move and this is the hardest step in the fix. 2. Move your fridge so you can get behind it. Unplug the fridge. 3. Use a 1/4in nut driver to remove the screws from the back panel. 4. Remove the back panel. 5. Locate the compressor (big cylinder, usually black) and find the capacitor (PS11757023) a nd start dev (PS11750123) plugged into the side of the compressor. 6. There is a steel spring restraint wire, remove this. 7. Remove the pin connector (plastic w/ wires going to it) by pressing and pulling gently. Remove the old capacitor and start dev. 8. Assemble the new capacitor and start dev to each other. 9. Plug the pin connector into the new replacement components. 10. Align the start dev to the location of the old components. There is a 3 pin outlet that aligns to the 3 plug holes on the start dev. Align the plug then push gently but firmly to seat the components back together. 11. Reinstall the restraint wire. 12. Reinstall the pack panel. 13. Put your refrigerator back in place and load it up! You're all done!
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Light switch in freezer side got broken
12 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Doug from PLEASANT VIEW, TN
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Took a putty knife and
Removed the old switch removed the spade terminals from the old switch and replaced them on the new switch and just pushed the new switch back in place
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Clicking & popping for about 30 sec. when compressor starts
10 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Michael from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
As shown on the YouTube link sent with email receipt.
Removed back panel. Removed the clip securing the parts with long nose pliers. Unplugged the old, replugged the new. Replaced the clip to secure.

Unfortunately, the capacitor and relay did not fix the loud clicking issue.
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Ice bin coupling cogs broke off
10 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Stephen from Oregon City, OR
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Remove ice maker from freezer, place on its side on table. Remove single screw securing coupling from shaft without removing shaft from housing. Remove old coupling, and attach new coupling using single screw.

This is a great time to completely clean the Ice maker bin and crusher unit.
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All Instructions for the KFIL
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