KFIV KitchenAid Refrigerator - Instructions
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Lights inside refrigerator not working
137 of 257 people
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Clint from Rayville, MO
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I used a flat-head screwdriver to pop out the old light rocker switch. Then, I unplugged the wires, plugged them into the new light rocker switch, and then popped the new switch into the hole. That's it! Lights began working again.
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Ice dispenser motor burnt out, water got inside.
86 of 129 people
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Blye from Victoria, VA
- Really Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Purchased new motor from Partselect.com. When it arrived it came with a new rubber washer that fitted on top of new motor that was not on old motor, that how water got into old motor. However, the instruction sheet did not give info on how to access the proper way to the motor that is the door. Not wanting to damage the freezer door assy.
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called in a tech who made it look easy, but even he had a little problem locating access panel that was directly under the motor in the freezer side of the door. After that it was a piece of cake.
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Replacements
47 of 66 people
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Jeanette from JEANNETTE, PA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Nothing to it!!!
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Light Switch broke
48 of 78 people
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James Richard from St. Cloud, MN
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
An easy job for smaller hands. Removed the two bolts holding the light cover. Removed two electrical connections from the old switch by pinching the retaining clip,removed the switch, snapped in the new one and re-attached the connectors. Your online illustrations helped me to know that the plastic housing for the light switch would only
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swing down so far and was not intended to be removed. Saved me from breaking that plastic cover's tabs. This home repair saved me more than 5 times the cost of hiring a professional to do it. Very happy homeowner.
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Had to replace a hose connector at the base of my refrig/frreezer
47 of 81 people
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Leo from Salem, SC
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Perhaps a helpful hint:
When aI received the hose adapter/connector, I inserted the 2 hose ends only to have water drip from the connection.
I used a utility knife to remove an inch from each side, then reinserted the hoses. That made the differnce. Dry as a bone.
LG
When aI received the hose adapter/connector, I inserted the 2 hose ends only to have water drip from the connection.
I used a utility knife to remove an inch from each side, then reinserted the hoses. That made the differnce. Dry as a bone.
LG
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The light switch on the refridgerator broke - no light.
36 of 58 people
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David from Albany, OR
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Once I saw the replacement part I understood how to pry out the switch with a small screwdriver. Then just unplug the old one, plug in the new one and pop it into place.
The PartSelect site made it easy to correctly identify the correct part, it was inexpensive, and the shipping was fast.
I'm very pleased!
The PartSelect site made it easy to correctly identify the correct part, it was inexpensive, and the shipping was fast.
I'm very pleased!
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Ice maker not operating correctly.
18 of 19 people
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MARTIN from CINCINNATI, OH
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I determined that the ice maker was misfiring during harvest (defrost & water refill). I needed a new ice maker. The faulty ice maker was tucked into the interior of the refrigerator and I had no idea how to get to it. I sent Parts Select a message on their website and they answered me with a film clip on how to replace the ice maker.
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Unbelievable, I was so impressed. Ordered the part, replaced the part and I swear it makes more ice then it ever has before. If you have mechanical ability, I highly recommend this process. Thank you, Parts Select..
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Quit making ice
23 of 37 people
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Wyn from SURPRISE, AZ
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
A repair man came out and had to replace the ice maker
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Original bracket foot brake screw hole was stripped and foot brake would not extend
16 of 20 people
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Daniel from BOCA RATON, FL
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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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, ... Read more 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.
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, ... Read more 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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light inside fridge was flickering and clicking
20 of 35 people
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bill from escondido, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
tested bulb good ,replaced door switch first(least expensive)then ordered light socket and circuitboard.If clicking sound is heard replace circuitboard first to save on return shipping because the switch and socket where ok
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LED behind upper compartment of freezer failed
14 of 17 people
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Matthew from ALTOONA, PA
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
The hard part was getting the OLD fixture out. They tell you to protect the surface around it with tape, but try sticking tape to a freezing cold surface with water condensing on it! And it's so firmly snapped in place that it takes a putty knife and screw driver to push the prongs back to get it loose. Finally, the fixture is on the ceil
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ing behind the icemaker so very awkward working conditions, plus and you can't see well because ALL of the lights are out (remember, they're in series). To see I had to prop my phone up at just the right angle to shine its little light on the area.
But getting it in was literally a snap. Just snap the couplings together, carefully push the wires into the empty space and slide the rear prongs in, then snap the front ones in simply by pushing the whole fixture firmly. Then pat yourself on the back!
But getting it in was literally a snap. Just snap the couplings together, carefully push the wires into the empty space and slide the rear prongs in, then snap the front ones in simply by pushing the whole fixture firmly. Then pat yourself on the back!
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Scratches in Surface
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Michelle from Richardson, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
This product comes in a bottle with a brush like Liquid Paper. It goes on incredibly easy. A second coat might be needed. I wanted to prevent rust from setting in so I covered the scratches and dings. The paint is a little brighter since my washer is 10 years old but it still looks great.
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Light out inside fridg.
11 of 12 people
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William from N MYRTLE BCH, SC
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Put painters tape next to light, so I wouldn't scratch surface. Worked edge of light down and out of hole with small screwdriver. Chechen wireing , light might work ? Unplugged light assembly . Plugged in new light , and reinserted light into opening . Removed tape ,, done. You can use putty knife in place of screwdriver. Be patient. Go
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Loud buzzing coming from freezer compartment and no ice was being made in the ice dispencer
11 of 12 people
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Kyle from INDIANAPOLIS, IN
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Pull out freezer drawer and unscrew 2 bolts holding freezer door. Remove top tray retaining pins...remove top tray...then remove bottom tray...remove 4 screws in the back of the freezer...remove cover...unplug all wires connecting the fan...remove fan housing...swap parts from old motor to new motor...then reinstall fan and reconnect wire
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s...replace back cover and then screws in the four bolts and reinstall the drawers and then the freezer door
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Leaking water tube connector/union
10 of 12 people
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Roderick from NEWTOWN, PA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Received the union I ordered, then discovered that the tubes were different sizes, so I had the wrong part. I had read elsewhere that it was necessary to trim the two ends of the tubes with a box cutter to stop the leaks - I did this, and the leaking stopped. I was then able to go to a local hardware store and get a 5/16 to 1/4 union and
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replace it. The leaking is stopped, and the water supply in the door is now working like new. No problem with partselect, but I did buy a caliper so that I can check tube diameters if I ever have a similar problem! This is a great site to find instructions - well worth the time to search!
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