RB170AM Magic Chef Refrigerator - Instructions
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light did not work on the refrigerator side
bulbs were not burnt out. received the new switch in a few days. watch the short video, was good to see how it comes out. used a putty knife to release the defective switch, removed wires put them on the new one and posed the new switch back in. Not bad Part cost $11.00 7 dollars shipping so for 17 bucks it works great. nice to see what is inside the refer!
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David from GROVESPRING, MO
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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replace missing parts
fast and easy. I got the right parts from the begining.
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Isidoro from Tiburon, CA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Light switch broke off
We looked up the problem online with the model number of the refrigerator. We ordered the part and followed the video installation that was sent with the order and was found online prior to purchasing
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Kathy from TEMECULA, CA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Pliers
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refrigerator stopped cooling due to condenser over-heating
Pull refrigerator out to access back, unplug unit and remove the 3 .25" screws cut the power leads to motor and install new with easy to understand instructions provided with new motor. Plug refrigerator back in and enjoy your cold beverages once more. EASIEST REPAIR EVER.
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Kevin from COVINGTON, LA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers
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Rocker on switch broke off
Eased the putty knife under the edge of the switch housing and pried it off. Pulled two wires off the old terminals and hooked them onto the new one and reinstalled into the refrigerator body.
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David Barnes from ROSWELL, NM
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Retainer bar was missing.
I had to cut the bar to the right length with a hacksaw. The most difficult part was getting on the plastic supports/pins on either end. I'm not sure a hacksaw is the best way to cut a retainer bar, but it worked.
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Neill from Albuquerque, NM
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Motor noise while running and clicking when shutting off
The instruction sheet supplied with the new motor described the steps to take very good. Replaced the rubber grommets for the three motor mounts also. A flashlight or light source was needed or was very helpful.
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Curtis from Sedona, AZ
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers
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Refrigerator would not stay cold
Removed rear cover to see non-operating fan - removed three mounting screws on the motor that were a challenge to access. Swapped fan from old motor onto new motor - one threaded nut on the motor shaft. Spliced new fan wires into fan wires of the wiring harness and mounted with three self-tapping screws supplied with new fan motor. Replaced rear cover and plugged it in! Now the refrigerator cools like new (1981 model side-by-side Admiral)
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Jeremy from State College, PA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Light in my refrigerator didn't work.
At first I went to a local part supplier and they didn't have it in stock but could order it for me for $55.00 plus $10.00 to ship it. I told them I would have to think about it. I went home and got on the computer and found your web site and was I shocked when I saw the same part listed for $6.98 and $7.00 to ship it. You guys saved me $50.00. The part arrived in two day and took 5 min. to install. I now have light in my refrigerator. Thank you.
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Joseph from Byron Center, MI
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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refrigerator was freezing
Removed light bulb first, removed three screws, then remove plastic covering to disconnect three wires from temperature control element then replaced plastic covering, screws and lightbulb and was done. 15 to 20 minute job.
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Paul from Sterling, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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missing door shelf retainer
ordered new retained and fastners
cut to length per instructions
installed
repair completed
thanks for your service all parts were correct and deliver on time
wayne winkler
cut to length per instructions
installed
repair completed
thanks for your service all parts were correct and deliver on time
wayne winkler
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francis from longmont, CO
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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The door gasket was very hot which is caused by an overheated expansion line that runs along the area of the door gasket. This was caused by a failed cooling fan motor.
Pulled out the refrigerator and removed the two panels from the rear of the refrigerator. Removed the fan held in by four screws and unplugged the connector. Soldered on the original connector, installed the fan to the motor and re-installed the unit into the refrigerator. Then blew out and vaccumed the condenser coils.
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James from Howell, MI
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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The door shelf retainer snapped in half, making the retaining bar useless.
I ordered the part online which arrived two days later. I slid the new retainer into the metal retaining bar, so that the whole piece including the prongs was inside the metal bar. Then I lined up the prongs with the holes and snapped them into place. It took about 3 minutes, and now we have our shelf back.
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Christopher from Falcon Heights, MN
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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cut to size and installed
I simply measured for the correcy length, cut with a hacksaw, inserted the ends that attach it to the door and installed it on the door ..... simple.
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Alan from Saco, ME
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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door shelf dudes fell off when hubby slammed door shut
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kyle from muncie, IN
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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