RT18DKXKT06 Roper Refrigerator - Instructions

just poped it in

Simply removed the old icemaker and replaced it with the new one. Reqires removing 3 hex head screws and wiring harness, then reconnecting the new unit.

Very easily!

This is an easy fix, simply remove and replace. What I was impressed with is that a how to video was provided along with my part. I wish all manufactures would offer this, the video was easy to understand and you had a good view of the operation. Thanks, a job well done.

One day the ice cream in the freezer seemed mushy, but the ice was still frozen. There was not water in the ice bin. However, the problem resolved itself. This suggested that the defrost timer had become stuck for an extended time, but then continued to run. The fact that the freezer went back to frozen, implies that all the components of the cooling loop (compressor, condenser & fan, evaporator & fan) were fine. It was possible that the problem was caused by a bad defrost (?evaporator?) thermostat but everything I saw on line suggested that the defrost timer is the culprit about 40 - 50% of the time. Anyway, I followed the instructions in the on-line video at this site for replacing the defrost timer and it was easy. It would have only taken 15 minutes, but I spent a while reading the defrost timer instructions and hunting down a schematic for my refrigerator, to determine which pin the loose wire should go on.

I followed the instructional videos via the PartSelect website. Everything was basically as shown. Problem has been fixed... Thank You!

The fridge was prepped for an ice maker but was never installed. After much aggravation of people not filling the ice trays I gave up and installed the ice maker. This is probably the hottest summer on record, and we were going thru a lot of ice. Lost a little real estate in the freezer by the ice maker but it was well worth it. Now I know I have fresh ice for cocktails in the evening!Install was fast and easy. A little longer than usual because I had to run the water line as well.

Removed temperature knob, removed one screw and removed cover plate. Removed old thermostat (3 electrical connections), removed plastic sleeve from old thermostat and placed on new thermostat, and installed new thermostat. Easy access at the front of the refrigerator so only took 15 minutes to remove and replace. Only small issue was bending the sensor sufficiently to fit into slot of the cover and thru pinch points while placing the thermostat.

I cut the plugs off and bought male and female wire conectors and crimped them on the wires and pluged them together.