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KSSO3 KitchenAid Refrigerator - Instructions

All Instructions for the KSSO3
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icemaker quit working
16 of 22 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Kenneth from Aledo, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
removed screws that held the ice maker in place, then removed the cover (popped off) The drive element was easy to remove, three screws and it was out. I put in the new part and reinstalled the icemaker with the three screws that hold it in place. I never call Sears for any repair. They use contract help and I have heard horror stories ab out those guys!
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light inside fridge was flickering and clicking
20 of 35 people found this instruction helpful.
  • bill from escondido, CA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • 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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Wasn't making ice
13 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Albert from Centereach, NY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver
Took off door to ice maker. Unscrewed 1 nut. Slid out unit. Unplugged electrical connector. Unsrewed 3 nuts from bottom of old unit & attached mounting bracket to new unit. Reconnected electric connector. Slid back in. Put screw back in. Put icemaker door back on. Turned icemaker on. Ice in 20 minutes!
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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 dispenser broken
17 of 26 people found this instruction helpful.
  • sandra from mechanicsville, VA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
ridiculous how a tiny plastic broken part required a full motor assembly replacement. that being said, i went online, found this website and easily identified the part i needed to order. i was impressed when it arrived within a couple of days. removing the old motor and replacing the new was a piece of cake...and i am NOT mechanically i nclined,
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Constant 20 below zero in freezer (side by side ref/freezer) Ref 37 deg. OK. Defrost frozen up with ice.
14 of 18 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Dean from GRANBURY, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I watched several video's on youtube that showed me how to replace the parts. Just Google "how to fix my freezer". I figured the only problem was the freezer Thermistor so I only replaced it. The refrigerator has one to. Instantly the freezer went back to Zero degrees and the defroster works fine after melting all the ice in the bottom . Make sure the drain hole is cleared. I ordered the bi-metal thermostat just in case but I don't need it. Be sure and position the thermistor down in the freezer rail on the right side just to where you can see it in the first opening and pull it back up out of sight and tape it to the wall where it comes through from the air baffle. It's important that it's 7.8 " down from the top of the freezer. Happy now, Freezer 0, refrigerator 37. This thing use to run all the time, I'm saying electricity now.
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Broken cup water fill on ice maker
13 of 15 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Matthew from Aurora, CO
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I called the local Amana repair man, wanted $150 for a new ice maker because they could not get the part I needed. Found Partsselect.com and the part cost $17 with shipping. They saved me over $100. The repair was very easy too, just removed a couple of screws.

Thanks,
Matt
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Ice dispenser would stop and make noise. Determined to be stripped gears in motor
16 of 25 people found this instruction helpful.
  • William from Las Vegas, NV
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
With the exploded (Printable) view of the assembly for my fridge available on this site, it was a breeze removing the existing ice dispenser motor and replacing with the new one. Ice dispenser work like new, now. I have never had a bad experience from Parts Select.
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The ice maker stopped working
16 of 25 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Duncan from Larchmont, NY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
First I unplugged the unit, then I popped off the cover to the icemaker electronics. Removed 4 screws, pulled out the broken electronic panel, and replaced with the new one. Returned the screws and cover. The next moring the ice bin was full.

This must have saved me $300, and the inconvernience of waiting around for the repai r man. He would have made two trips since he would never have had this part with him.
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Water would not come out of the dispenser.
11 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ralph from Saint Petersburg, FL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Removed catch tray and then removed two screws that are underneath. I left the control panel hanging from its wires, then removed the two screws from the control bracket.
A word of caution before next step: You need to remove the two micro switches on the left and right. While trying to remove one, it split apart and the pieces fell out. I was able to put it back together and it worked fine. So be careful with the micro switches.
Continue tranferring wires and switches to the new bracket and reassemble in the opposite order.
An easy repair.
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Scratches in Surface
83 of 227 people found this instruction helpful.
  • 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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ice maker and water dispenser would not work due to switch clamps being broken off the control plate
13 of 18 people found this instruction helpful.
  • scott from huntersville, NC
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
remove the front cover. everything else is a quick disconnect type of connection. Nothing to it! I would remove the cover and check these connections anytime the dispenser does not work. Look for broken or disconnected switches. This reapir took me a couple of minutes whereas the repair guy wanted almost 200 bucks to do this job. Parts ra n around 30 with shipping.
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Ice Dispenser worked poorly causing frequent frost buildups and poor dispenser operation
11 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from SAN DIEGO, CA
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
This built-in model requires complete removal of stainless steel door "Cover". A trim piece that covers the screws on the left side of the door requires lowering the refrigerator on to the rolling legs and moving it forward for access. The tipover strap on top of the refrigerator must be removed first. One the door is slowly lowered and t hen pulled out you need to remove the trim piece then remove the screws on the bottom, top, and lft side. Then remove the four screws from the internal side of the dispenser. With assistance slowly pull the entire front cover from the door which gives access to the internal electronic pad. Be very careful with the door cover as the edges are razor sharp stainless steel. Remove the electronic pad (4 socket screws) and move it to provide access to the motor bracket assembly. Remove assembly (2 screws) and replace with new. This includes removing the connector plug which came off easily. The replacement assembly was a new design from the original which appeared to be much better design. This was very simple to replace. Now the hardest part is "popping" the front door cover back on the front which is a two person job. I taped the trim attachment strips to the inside of the cover (left and bottom sides had the strip) so the screw holes would line up when the cover is replaced. All four sides must slide on at the same time with a slight advantage to the side with the handle. Note: this can be dangerous because of the sharp edges and very precise fit...a blood donation was required because of an errant hand and the quick snap in popping the door in place. Once its back on, reverse the process of replacing the screws and carefully moving back in to position and raising back up to previous height. I had very little information on how to do this so I did it slowly and deliberately so it took me about two hours. The dispenser now works better then ever and I have had no frost build up....I wish I had done it 4 years ago.
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the ice dispenser, micro switch control bracket broke and the ice was not dispensing
11 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Nelson from East Orange, NJ
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Removed the screws that held the control breaket. Then I removed (2) micro switches, and for a cable tie, I slide the old control bracket out and installed the new one purchased from your store. 5 minutes worth of work. THAT IT!!! It was very, very, simple the repair
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Ice Door Leaking
13 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Steve from Metairie, LA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Remove the unit cover by unsnapping from the bottom. Remove the face plate on the switches. The ice door simply snaps off the closing mechanism. The problem I have is that the original door included a heat trace element (keeps the back of the door warm to limit condensation). The new part was simply a new seal. I clipped the leads to the het trace (turn off the fridge before you do that) and put in the new door. When the heat ids on in the house there is no problem with condensation but on warmer days its pretty bad. I cannot find a replacement part with the heating element and have contacted Whirpool. THey haven't responded as of yet.
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All Instructions for the KSSO3
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