EI23CS35KS3A Electrolux Refrigerator - Instructions

After sending PartSelect the info to their troubleshooting dept. about my ice maker, they recommended replacing the ice solenoid. I did so at a cost of $102. No change, turned out replacing the ice maker(did not purchase from PartsSelect) was the issue and works fine now.

So wasted $102. FYI the part took 6 days to arrive.

I followed the YTube video. The ice maker doesnot crush ice. The auger moves the ice to the dispenser. Is there a position for metal blades when assembling auger?

i watched the video very simple repair

Followed instructions in video that was suggested when I placed the order.

The part was easy to install and solved the problem! We had ice within hours. Thanks PartSelect!

carefully removed retainer from old valve

I followed the instruction video.

removed lower panel in freezer, sniped off old defrost thermostat.

Spliced in new part. reconnected power and it's up and running.

First I defrosted the entire unit, both sides for 24 hours. Restarted, I now have water dispensing. (It had apparently frozen) Next I took out the ice crushing part and took it apart, (a few screws) by removing the broken floppy piece; the small plastic floppy door that allows ice to crush, replaced this small piece, rather than replacing the entire big plastic piece that I ordered. Used a slot screw driver removed the old floppy piece that was broken and removed the same piece from the new one and switched them out. Reassembled the entire unit (a few screws), put the ice back in and it works great. I got the instructions for taking apart this from this site, however, it was fairly easy to figure out. Just be patient with the plastic parts.

First,read "how to" on the internet because the thermostat comes with no instructions and unplug refer. Second, remove food and lower rear panel. Third, pull off thermostat from tube it clips to, unhook wire harness,and cut wires.Fourth,add heat shrink tubing from store(that supplied is way too big) and connect wires with automotive connectors;shrink-seal tubing with flame.Fifth, re-install everything, and replace food.Sixth,use a thermometer to check temp and adjust controls as needed.

Took the glass out of the shipping box and it just slid right in. It was a perfect match.

Well, after watching the video before ordering the part, I ordered the correct part. My wife had ordered the wrong part that I had to return and ordered the correct one. To install the glass you just take out the crisper above shelf and lay the glass in place. So simple.

Undo a few bolts unplug power and unhook water lines then recut all lines and push in to new value

The u tube instructions were exactly what is needed. I had to cut off the old plastic pipes. My pipe had threaded connectors. Pex push on connection is super easy. You don't really need a block of wood to cut it if you have a sharp utility blade. If if you are sure this is the problem this is a really easy fix. Steps 1 turn off water at wall unplug electric also 2. Disc line at valve on refrigerator 3. Remove 2 screws holding valve 4. Pull valve out and remove plastic hoses and electric connections pay attention to color of pipe and electric connection. Mine were color coded. Had to cut off thread connectors. Reattach in reverse order or do one at a time. Check for leaks.

This was one of the easiest repairs I ever did. All that is needed is a nut driver. Turn off the freezer. Remove the ice container. The two screws that hold the ice maker only have to be loosened since the mounting holes are keyhole shaped. Loosen the screws, slide the icemaker up, unplug it, and remove it. Plug the new one in, place it over the scews, drop it in place and tighten the screws. Replace the ice container. Turn on the freezer. Turn on the ice maker, run it through a cycle, and job is complete. Took about five minutes, start to finish. The water doesn't have to be turned off since there is no direct connection to the ice maker.