KATR1816MW6 Kelvinator Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Amber from SHERMANS DALE, PA
- Parts Used:
- 5303918774
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Fan motor no longer functioning and needed to be replaced
The most difficult part was the removal of the existing fan and shroud. There is very little room to work between the condenser and the coils where the fan is located. The old shroud had to be removed as it was not compatible with the mounting for the new fan motor and blade. Make sure to unplug the refrigerator and give the coils some time to cool down. The first step was to remove the old fan blade... it simply pulls off. Next you need to remove the two bolts holding the fan shroud to the floor of the refrigerator. Then you need to remove the old fan motor from the shroud... unplug the wire connection and remove two small bolts that hold it on. I was lucky to have a VERY small ratchet to get into these tight spaces. Now is the really hard part, removing the metal fan shroud takes a lot of twisting and turning to get it out. The coils have a little play in them, but you must be very careful of the tubing and connections. Also, the coils are very sharp. Once this is out, IF you can get it out....I had my doubts along the way, you can start to put the new parts in... beginning with the new fan shroud which fortunately is made of plastic and has some give which makes it easier to get in. Then you can mount the new motor to the shroud with the three new screws. Plug in the wire connection, add the foam tape to the shroud and mount the shroud to the floor of the frig with the original two bolts. Lastly, attach the fan blade. This replacement kit is well constructed, fits perfectly and contained all the necessary parts (fan motor with wiring connection, mounting screws, wire connection adapter, fan shroud, foam tape and fan blade), but no detailed instructions come with it. I was lucky to get the old fan shroud out without doing any damage to the surrounding parts, but this part was very difficult for a do it yourself person. I would be interested to know if a professional has some other tips for this part of the replacement process.
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Parts of the interior of the refrigerator were broken
All I did was take the old pieces out of the refrigerator, clean the glass and put in the new pieces. It was a simple solution and now my refrigerator is like new! AND, I didn't have to pay my appliance store for their repairman!
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- Customer:
- Deepankar from Novi, MI
- Parts Used:
- 240337103
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Crisper Pan
Just removed the broken pan and installed the new one within 2 minutes. Really simple
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- Customer:
- Joe from Dallas, TX
- Parts Used:
- 240358008
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
No shelf in Freezer compartment though obvious slots provided.
Used model # of frigidaire on your web site... reviewed parts available... noticed shelves abailable... zoomed in to measure using crosshatch background... measured my freezer compartment... seemed doable... ordered shelf... receivednext day... attempted to slip in slots... had to grind off 3/16th inch on two legs... slipped in... Perfect!
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- Customer:
- Ulrich from Ontario, CA
- Parts Used:
- 241872513
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Leaking Door Gasket
Open door remove old gasket, remove new one out of packaging install new gasket
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- Customer:
- Geronimo from McAllen, TX
- Parts Used:
- 240530701
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
the rail broke on the meat drawer holder
I removed the shelf that hold's the rail's then one (1) screw that hold's the rail in place then I replaced the shelf. Simple & Easy!!
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- Customer:
- Ward from Stockton, CA
- Parts Used:
- 240534901
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken Refrigerator Door Shelf Retainer Bar
We took off the broken bar and put on the new one. It clips on. Took about 10 seconds and could have been done by a 5 year old.
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Broken plastic parts-bins, rails
pulled old ones out and replaced, had to remove 1 part that held a drawer
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- Customer:
- Elizabeth from Chicago, IL
- Parts Used:
- 241872513
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
refrigerator door would not fully close
Took old gasket off and put new gasket into place. Part came in the mail in 2 days. Hardest part was finding the model number of the refrigerator.
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- Customer:
- JEFF from OLIVET, MI
- Parts Used:
- 242044008
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
FREEZER WAS COLD FRIDGE WARM
YOU TUBE VIDEO POINTED ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. USED MULTI METER TO CHECK FOR VOLTAGE. NONE, REPLACED DEFROST HEATER. WORKS LIKE A CHARM, PART DELIVERED TO MY DOOR FOR LESS THAN $60.00, IN TWO DAYS FROM PARTSELECT. FIXED IT MYSELF FOR LESS THAN THE COST OF A SERVICE CALL.
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- Customer:
- Rose from Catonsville, MD
- Parts Used:
- 218428101
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
My refrigerator handle broke
I watched the video online. It was so easy! All I needed was a screwdriver. It looks great.
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- Customer:
- Kebreab from NASHVILLE, TN
- Parts Used:
- 241872513
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
The Gasket was not holding tight and I replaced with a new one.
Just like you showed on you tube.
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- Customer:
- Sue from Ocala, FL
- Parts Used:
- 240530601
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken meat drawer support
Took out the broken piece, replaced it with the new support using only a screwdriver, and VOILA, it was finished. Thanks!
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