CSF24DBF Hotpoint Refrigerator - Instructions

Looked at the broken part. Thought, "Oh darn. I don't want to pay a repairman to do that simple thing. I wonder if I can get a part on the internet?" Looked and found your site. It was easy to use. It told me everything I needed to do, even where to find the model number. Simple! I easily found the part number on your site and ordered. Part came a couple of days later. I undid the old screws---2 of them. Cleaned the area behind the old rail. Screwed in the new rail with the same 2 screws, and voilà, all fixed.

Took the door contents out and put them on the counter, took the door off the hinges by unscrewing the 2 screws on the top of the Fridge and lifting the door off the hinge onthe bottom. Then laid down the Fridge on the kitchen floor and replaced the Door Closing Cam, keeping in mind the order of the 3 shims and other things on the bottom of the door. Simple.

Removed screws and installed new slide.

Just replaced the drawer slide. The thing that amazed me was the speed I received the part, I ordered it on sunday night and it was delivered tuesday afternoon, great job.

Your vidio was Brilliant !!i just followed your instructions

Removed screws . Drilled new holes since the current holes were too wide. Did same on left side. Lovered drawer by 1/4 inch. No problem.

Buy ( 2 ) cams !!!! removed hinge cover and hinge on top of the door, ( 2 screws )...lift door off of the bottom hinge and lay door on the floor, remove broken cam on bottom of door with nut driver, ( 2 screws ) , install new cam..... remove the bottom hinge off of the front of the refrigerator with nut driver, (2 screws ).... saw rivit off and remove old cam, install new cam and secure with new bolt and nut,... reinstall hinge back on bottom front of refigerator.....replace door back onto the bottom hinge.....install top hinge back onto the top of the door....replace hinge cover......done !

Removed two screws on each slide rail and used the same two screws to install new rails. The job took only a few minutes. The best part was the promptness of the delivery. I ordered the parts at 12P on Thurs and had them on my porch at 10A on Fri. Thanks Gary

Followed step-by-step instructions in previous post. Note that there are TWO approaches, both of which work.

Option 1) Order TWO cams (PS297995), drill out the rivet holding the frame's cam, and replace it with a nut and bolt. (See post on 07/19/09.)

Option 2) Order the entire hinge assembly (PS290199), which includes the door's cam and an assembled frame hinge and cam. (See post on 10/29/08.)

We opted for Option 1 which was pretty easy. Option 2 would be even easier and take less time but costs about $9 more.

Thanks to previous posters for excellent instructions!

We taped the door with 3 pieces of duct tape, then put boards under it. Used socket set to remove cam and then cut off rivet so we could just use a screw to keep in place. . . Just for your information, I ordered 2 cams, and was glad I did as I need 2 to make the repair. . . Didn't read about this online or on order recommendation. The cams go 1 up and 1 down thanks for the installation repair stories, it inspired us to "do it ourselves " and we saved about $75 to $100. 00

The ordering process thru PartSelect was simple. Model number got you to the drawings and from there it was " Click to the Cart". Delivery was as expected, but better than most companies. Replacement took only minutes. One thing to remember for future purchases is that hardware does not come along with the part. I had the exsisting screws so I was able to install quickly. I would definitely use PartSelect in the future.

replaced with new ones

I followed your terrific video. I first got all tools ready, covered a table in cardboard, and removed food from the fridge door. I removed the cap and screws on top of the door hinge. Lifting the door off was simple, and after laying the door on the table, the retaining screw was easily loosened, and the cam screw removed. The only problem was that half the thin gasket under the broken cam was missing. No new gasket came with the part. I wanted the new cam to lay flat, so I made a partial gasket from a matchbook cover and filled the gap. It all went back together quickly. Just have tools ready beforehand. Ten minute job, unless you have to make a new gasket or part of one. Thanks, guys.

1. Watched the video on how to make the repair. 2. Used the tools recommended. 3. Followed easy instructions as demonstrated on video, and Viola! It was repaired.

I watched the video online, and said, "hey, I can do that." And yep, I did. I'm pretty comfortable with handyman work - but had never tackled a frig door before. The door closing cam that had completely come apart turned out to be straight forward to fix with the replacement part.