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KSSO36FMX03 KitchenAid Refrigerator - Overview

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EveryDrop Water Filter – Part Number: EDR5RXD1
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EveryDrop Water Filter
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Enjoy cleaner water and ice with this easy-to-install refrigerator filter. It uses Triple Filtration Technology to reduce 16 common contaminants, so your drinks and meals taste better. For best results, swap it out every six months to keep your water fresh and safe.
Icemaker Control Assembly – Part Number: W10190935
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Icemaker Control Assembly
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Automatic ice harvesting relies on this refrigerator ice maker control module and motor assembly to coordinate the operating cycle. Located behind the ice maker cover, it drives the ejector mechanism and controls the sequence for loosening, releasing, and refilling the ice mold. A failed module may leave cubes stuck in the mold, stop the ice maker from cycling, or cause unusual clicking during operation. Water supply problems and incorrect freezer temperatures can cause similar symptoms, so a lack of ice alone does not confirm module failure. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
Refrigerator Door Switch – Part Number: W11384469
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Refrigerator Door Switch
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If your refrigerator’s interior light is not working, the door switch may be the cause. It turns the light off when the door closes. This is an OEM part. Confirm compatibility using your refrigerator’s model number.
Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat – Part Number: WPW10225581
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Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat
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If you have ice building up in your freezer, or if your freezer is getting too warm during the defrost cycle you may need to replace the bi-metal defrost thermostat. The function of the defrost bi-metal thermostat is to clip onto the evaporator and protect your evaporator from overheating during the defrost cycle. If your refrigerator does not defrost properly you can test both the thermostat and the heater to figure out which part is at fault. For this repair, you will need a Phillips screwdriver, a 1/4 inch nut driver, a flat blade screwdriver, a pair of wire strippers, a roll of electrical tape, and a few butt splice connectors.
Refrigerator Water Filter Cap – Part Number: WP2186494B
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Refrigerator Water Filter Cap
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This refrigerator water filter cap provides a grip for turning and removing the filter during replacement. The black plastic cover attaches to the exposed filter end near the bottom grille, giving the opening a neat, finished look. Cracks, broken tabs, or worn attachment points may cause the cap to loosen or turn without moving the cartridge. Replacing a damaged cap restores a secure grip and tidy appearance. Save and transfer the cap when changing filters, and follow the filter removal directions to avoid forcing the connection. This is an OEM part sourced directly from the manufacturer.
Refrigerator Water Fill Cup & Bearing – Part Number: WP628356
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Refrigerator Water Fill Cup & Bearing
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This refrigerator ice maker fill cup dispenses the water into the ice cube mold during the fill cycle. Replacing the water fill cup is a possible solution if you notice that the ice maker is leaking, or not making/dispensing ice. If you notice the fill cup has been damaged or cracked; replace the part straight away. This water fill cup is a genuine OEM part and will fit most refrigerators, but check the list of compatible brands to make sure yours is included before purchasing.
Screw – Part Number: WP488729
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Screw
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Metallic screw that is less than an inch long. Does not include the plastic washer.
Evaporator Fan Blade – Part Number: WP2169142
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Evaporator Fan Blade
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A warm refrigerator or noisy evaporator fan can indicate a problem with the fan blade. This white, four-blade OEM part circulates cold air over the refrigerator’s evaporator coils. Confirm fit using your refrigerator’s model number.
Icemaker Motor Kit – Part Number: 8201515
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Icemaker Motor Kit
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This kit includes the module motor, ejector arm, and ice stripper arm. The complete icemaker is sold separately.
Refrigerator Ice Mold – Part Number: WPW10190929
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Refrigerator Ice Mold
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This is an ice maker mold and heater assembly for a refrigerator ice maker. It is used with modular style icemakers and is located in the freezer section of the refrigerator. This ice mold is flake resistant which prevents the coating on the mold from flaking into the ice cubes when the ice mold begins to wear. The ice mold forms the ice cubes and the heater allows the ice cubes to fall from the ice mold to drop them into the ice bucket. You will need to remove the ice maker from the refrigerator to access the mold and heater assembly. This is a genuine replacement part.
Refrigerator Single Shelf Stud – Part Number: WP2196483
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Refrigerator Single Shelf Stud
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This part screws into the side of the wall in your fresh food compartment and supports a shelf.
Cycling thermostat – Part Number: WP627985
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Cycling thermostat
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Part #WP627985
The ice maker thermostat, also known as the cycling thermostat, controls and regulates the ice maker ejection cycle by monitoring the temperature inside the freezer to determine when to release the ice into the bin and start the ice making cycle again. If your ice maker is making unusual noises, or if the ice maker is not making or dispensing ice, there could be an issue with the thermostat. Before you begin this repair, make sure the power is disconnected from your refrigerator, and that any food that may spoil is safely stored. This is an OEM part and is sourced directly from the manufacturer. This thermostat is sold individually, and comes with two attachment clips.

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No ice
567 of 688 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Daniel from Suwanee, GA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
removed flap door in front of icemaker...removed 3 screws with bolt heads...removed one additional screw with bolt head and ice unit slid out. I removed motor unit (pops out no screws). Replaced and had ice within 3 hours.
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Change ice/water filter
307 of 403 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Nora from Bethesda, MD
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  • Less than 15 mins
It was really easy. Took off grill at bottom of refrigerator, turned existing filter to get it out and then inserted the new one.
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Fridge was getting too warm, ice buildup on coils.
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  • Cathy from Winter Park, FL
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
WARNING: REPLACING THIS PART REQUIRES CUTTING AND SPLICING ELECTRICAL WIRES. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS REPAIR IF YOU ARE NOT EXPERIENCED WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING.

Part Info:
The bi-metal strip is clipped onto the evaporator coils and is designed to regulate the defrost coil temperature. If it is n ot functioning properly you may notice ice buildup preventing air flow (and preventing proper refrigeration), or more rarely the freezer side may get too warm during the defrost cycle.

Materials:
* Replacement bi-metal strip
* Wire cutters
* Wire strippers
* Wire nuts
* Electrical tape
* 10MM socket

Steps:

1: UNPLUG THE FRIDGE! If there is ice buildup, wait until the ice has melted. A box fan blowing at the ice will help melt it more quickly.

2: Remove the panel covering the evaporator coils. It's located inside the fridge, on the freezer side.

3: Un-clip the bi-metal strip from the evaporator coils.

4: Unplug the wires from the evaporator fan, defrost coil and bi-metal strip, then disconnect the main connector that is plugged into the rear wall.

5: Clip both wires to the old ( bad ) bi-metal strip. Cut close to the casing of the bi-metal strip so there are long wires to splice onto.

6: Strip 1/4 to 1/2 inches of insulation off of the ends of the wires ( depending on the size of the wire-nuts you use). Twist the bare wires slightly to prevent fraying.

7: Do the same for the ends of the wires on the (new) bi-metal strip.

8: Take the ends of the wires belonging to the (new) bi-metal strip and the wires coming from the main plug. Take the like-colored wires, and twist the bare metal ends together.

9: Twist on wire nuts, for both sets of wires. Make sure they are snug, with no bare wire showing.

10: Tape over the wire nuts with electrical tape. Tape over the wires nuts in a spiral fashion, completely covering the nut and both wires that are now spliced together. This will prevent accidental shorting.

11: Plug the main plug back into the rear wall of the fridge. Also re-connect the connectors to the evaporator fan and defrost coil. Make sure the clips on the connectors are snug to ensure a good connection.

12: Clip the new bi-metal strip onto the coils, in the same spot as before. ( Usually just after the small incoming copper tubing that connects to the coils, known as the expansion valve. That is usually the coldest spot on the coils during operation).

13: Replace the panel that covers the coils.

14: Plug the fridge back in... Now you fridge should defrost correctly. If it does not, your defrost coil could be burned out, or the control board could be faulty.
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