25361780012 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions

My unit was not defrosting. Defrost heater was not functioning. Defrost heater tested good with a meter. Thermostat (cold) tested bad with a meter. Defrost timer was working properly. I replaced the thermostat but I had to buy red crimp connectors because the blue ones that came with the thermostat are designed for wire bigger than 18 AWG wire. The thermostat leads as well as the wire in my unit were 18 AWG. The crimp was not tight enough for my liking with the blue butt connectors. I also purchased smaller heat shrink tubing. After replacement, the defrost heater started working. I could see it glowing. Unfortunately immediately after getting the heater working the contacts in the defrost timer arced and stuck together thus preventing the timer from exiting defrost mode. The heater went off at this point indicating that the thermostat was now working. I then purchased and replaced the defrost timer and now the fridge is functioning properly. I noticed both replacement parts, even though I looked up my fridge model, were different part numbers than the originals. I'm guessing the new parts are improved? I also noticed the timer was an 8/30 rather than a 10/30 like the original. The fridge is working better than when it was new so evidently defrosting every 8 as opposed to every 10 hours is better for my unit.

Long story short:

Buy the correct crimp/butt connectors before beginning replacement of the thermostat and proactively replace the defrost timer since it is rather inexpensive.

The Hardest Part Was Taking Everything Off The Shelf,Took Old Part Off And New Part Popped In And I Tightened The Screw And That's It Done!Thanks PartSelect!

I took the shelf out and took part off and replaced the new one.

No problem, got the part promptly and it was the right part and easy to install.

screwdriver that's it took 2 minutes

remove shelf,unscrew rail, put in new rail,put in screw, return shelf

Disassembled shelf and drawer to find broken rail. Found parts number on website's "exploded" parts view. Reassembled with new part and drove one screw to secure. FORTUNATELY I kept old broken part which had special screw needed to reassemble. I would have expected replacement part to include its attachment screw, but it did not.

My sisters and mother were going to call the repairman. I looked at it and thought I could easily repair it. I ordered the part. Just like all the reviews said it took longer to clear off the shelf and take it out of the fridge than it took to repair it. I figure only call for service when it is something you really cannot repair. Thanks!!!

I took the cracked pan out, waited for the new pan to arrive (2 days) and slid the new pan right in. It was so easy.

No tools were required to install

removed old broken rail - installed new rail held in place by a screw . the biggest job was removing food items from top shelf unit, sliding out top shelf unit that rail was mounted on. the rail mount was held by a screw on the back side.

I removed the rack from the refrigerator. Then I used a Phillips screwdriver to remove screw from old part then screwed the on the new part to the rack.

I went online to a you-tube video to assess the problem and watch the repair. Ordered the part on sunday before christmas and had it christmas eve! Easy 10 minute repair. Four screws held the cover on. Two screws held the timer. Unplugged the old timer an replaced. Put all the screws back and . . . . Done! Easiest repair I've ever done. Parts select did a great job, good price, very fast service! One happy customer!

Very easy to do, as per the video instructions.

I removed the four bolts holding the light switch and temp knob with a nut driver, unplugged the unit and moved it to the table top. I removed the switch and replaced it with a new one. I plugged the unit back in and drove the four screws in with a nut driver and the light now comes on when I open the door. Real simple!