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KRFC4 KitchenAid Refrigerator - Instructions

All Instructions for the KRFC4
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Remove the water filter to install the bypass cap
11 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Phil from GREENFIELD, IN
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
Lower the filter bottom housing to gain access to the filter. Unscrew the filter and install the bypass cap. Secure the lower filter housing to the top assembly.
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Plastic peg hinging lid to drawer broke
9 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Lee from North Potomac, MD
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
It actually took 1 day and 15 minutes to fix this problem.

I removed the drawers and shelves in the area around the pantry. I carefully took apart the sliders and plastic parts that comprise the endcap/temperature adjuster. Then I tried to replace the unbroken part into the assembly. At that point I realized that something was wrong and I had ordered the wrong part. So I cleaned and put the broken part back in the refrigerator to wait for the replacement.

PartSelect customer service person was terrific and had the correct part on the way to my home immediately. I don't know how, but it arrived the NEXT day!

THEN, it took me 15 minutes to unscrew the sliders, endcap and replace both.
Thank you PartSelect.
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Right hand door would not auto close.
16 of 31 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Bill from Murphy, NC
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
Removed the top door hinge cover.
Remover the four 12mm hex screws.
Lifted empty door off bottem hinge support.
Removed old door closure.
Put some silicon lub on the new closure and installed.
Reversed the removal steps.

But this did not fix the problem. Will have to remove the door and inspect the insi de of the door's lower hinge assembly.
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The frost free drain behind the freezer compartment clogged and water collected in the bottom of the freezer and eventually came out the door on the right front of the refrigerator.
9 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • David from ROSEBURG, OR
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The other instructions and the video provided by Parts Direct are pretty good with instructions, but they omit two steps. First, if you have an ice maker, you will need to unplug the connector on the back side of the panel you remove at the back of the refrigerator to access the drain tube. Just unplug it and you can move the removed pa nel to the side without disconnecting any of the water lines. Second, the instructions say to just reconnect the "bottom end" of the new p-trap drain to the drain pan at the bottom of the refrigerator. They don't tell you there are two places to connect the new p-trap to the drain pan. The original tube/trough connected to the one at the back of the drain pan on the left (viewed from the rear of the refrigerator). At first, it looks like the new p-trap won't reach to it for the connection, but if you look closer, there is another connector to the right of the original one that the p-trap connects to properly. Replacing the drain trough with the new p-trap was actually pretty easy and would only take about a half hour. Add another half hour to give the refrigerator coils a good cleaning as they will need it now that you can reach them. The real time consumer, 3 to 4 hours, is needed to use a hair dryer to melt and clear the ice from the condenser at the back of the freezer so the water can drain. Just take your time and all the ice will eventually melt and drain out so the new p-trap will work properly.
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Replace water filter
13 of 23 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Brenda from Spokane Valley, WA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
pop open, unscrew quarter turn, screw new one in quarter turn, pop shut. duh
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broken light switch
12 of 20 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Richard from West Warwick, RI
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
followed the instructions provided and that's it!
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Light switch rocker broke, disabling freezer internal light, water dispenser, and ice dispenser
10 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Kenneth from Newton Grove, NC
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Very simple. Matched female plugs with respective male color coded prong; pushed together then inserted unit in slot of freezer sidewall and rotated into position...job done.
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Fridge would not start
9 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Glen from PT CHARLOTTE, FL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
Unplug the fridge then wheel the refrigerator out to where you can get to the back - you will probably have to disconnect the ice maker water hose. Using the nut driver remove all the screws from the lower panel on the fridge. You will not have to remove the water hose connection just move the panel around a little. Look on the left side (facing the back of the fridge) you will see the capacitor held onto the compressor with a spring clip. Just pull the clip toward you and that will free the capacitor. Pull up on the capacitor and that will unplug it from the compressor. Be careful not to touch the two poles on the old capacitor. Capacitors store electricity and it could give you a jolt. I used electrical tape to insulate the poles and then threw it away. Plug in the new capacitor- re-hook the clip, reinstall the back panel, plug it in and verify that the fridge is working. Hook your water hose back up and move it back into place and you are done.
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Icemaker Would Not Produce Ice
8 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • ROBERT from INVERNESS, IL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
Contacted sears home service to perform repair. Quote for repair was $307. 43. ( $196. 90 For labor ,$102. 58 For part) plus $75. 00 For service call. Based on the charge, I refused the repair and ordered the appropriate part from "part select" (733947) (wpl 8201515) motor module for a cost of $81. 84. To my surprise, the part arrived the next day and in 15 minutes the icemaker was in a position to make ice, and has been producing ice ever since. To perform the module replacement, I had to remove one screw with a nutdriver, pull the icemaker out, disconnect a wire harness, replace the module and do the reverse procedure to complete the installation. I saved a total of $225. 59 By doing this repair myself. A lesson learned. . . . . I will always investigate doing a repair myself with the help from the people at part select. Very professional and they sent the correct part the first time.
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Freezer gasket worn out and slightly torn on top.
9 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • William from PRATTVILLE, AL
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I pulled the ils gasket out of track and replaced with the new one. Instructions ncluded state to be very careful with new gasket as the magnets may break. Total time 2 minutes with no tools required.
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Door bushing
9 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Carlos from Streamwood, IL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I bought a set of appliances used online and the fridge door did not align to the other door. I quickly noticed I had lost the lower bushing to the right door upon transportation so I did what any man would do...find a way to fix it! after checking out a few websites I ran accross Partselect and after seeing their "dummy proof" diagrams I t was certain I couldn't mess this up considering the loads of bushings to choose from. The order was placed Monday morning and to my surprise I had a package the VERY NEXT DAY!! AMAZING delivery time and quality products. PartSelect is definately my appliace parts source from now on! Thank you!
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The Icee ejector arm stopped turning due to icecube jam.
9 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Leonard from South Euclid, OH
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Not being a professional repair tech, I looked at this sites provided schematics of the ice-maker. I assumed due to the problem I had which parts to order. the parts arrived within 3 days and after I took the icemaker apart I quickly realized I ordered the wrong parts. I called and asked what to do. since I did not open the packaging for the "wrong" parts I was able to make a return. I then called back because I discoverd the part I really needed wasn't shown in the sketch. I was told that I needed to order a new motor and it would have the part I needed. I ordered the part and within 3 days it arrived. Once I had the new part I was able to quickly install. Now I have a icemaker that works better than new since ,now it does not seem to jam either.

To make the repair:
First remove the 1/4" nut head screw on the under side of the ice maker.
Remove the shroud covering the electrical connection.
Slide out the maker and depress the locking clip.
Disconect the electrical wires.
Pull off the motor cover (no screws).
Remove the three philips head screws from the motor housing. Gently remove the motor.
Next loosen the screws and pull the "black motor-mounting harness" untill enough clearance to remove the ejector arm and deflector tray. The new kit will have a new ejector arm and deflector tray.
Insallation is the reverse.
The schematics were very helpfull.
It was very simple and I saved a $150 service fee to have someone else do it for me.
PS. When I called I was able to speak to real live Americans who were able to help me, were pleasant, polite, and professional, AND they did not treat me like I was stupid because I am not a professional repair man. I will definately use this service again. and recommend to all my DIY friends!!
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Broken Tab
8 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • CARMEN from CORAL GABLES, FL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
You will need a Nutdriver a 1/4" size and a philips screwdriver, I'm a young woman, It was easy find the pc. I need here since I lost my manual, in this particular piece the inside part is not included the tab that controls the tempeture, you will have to use the same from the broken one, snap off all and carefully remove it from the insi deout of the broken piece to intall it in the replacement, make sure you remember how its going back, that was the hard part of all the repair! after that it was easy as 1, 2, 3!!! have fun!!
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Refrigerator wouldn't cool
10 of 15 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Fidel from Forest, MS
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
First I removed the six screws from the cover. I then disconnected the two wires and pulled the small motor out with its base and removed two screws that hold it in place. I then changed the old one for the new one and set it back in its place. I then set the cover back and turned it on. I was happy again.
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replacing thermostat did not help
10 of 15 people found this instruction helpful.
  • John from Rocky River, OH
  • Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Icecubes came out half-way, and refrooze. I figured out, that the melter does not work (HEATER in the icemaker) Voltage measured 105V no load. Studied the Internet, and folloved an advice: shorted the back wire and the blackwire with white stripes.these go to relay contacts. It seems, that the relay contacts are no good on Infrared receiv er boaed. I turn off manually the icemaker, when needed
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All Instructions for the KRFC4
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