25368809016 Kenmore Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Ross from Murphy, TX
- Parts Used:
- 5303918202
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Fridge not cold enough
The freezer was still making ice, but the fridge portion was barely cooler than room temp. I came to the website and saw that the defrost thermostat cured this problem over half the time. I was quite dubious because I don't see how that would affect the non-freezer part of the compartment, but since it was a cheap and easy-looking repair, I figured what the heck, lets see if that's it. Sure enough, it's like new again. I still don't understand it, but I'll take it. The repair itself is simple, just cutting out the old switch and splicing in the new. Two wires, and clip it to the copper tubing where the old one was. The switch is accessed easily after taking out four screws in the back of the freezer compartment. The only hard part was removing the ice-maker, and that's just because the two screws that hold it in are a little hard to get a good grip on. Alas, you have to get the ice-maker out to pull out the back panel, so there's nothing for it but to wheedle those screws out.
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- Customer:
- Robert from South Park, PA
- Parts Used:
- 5303918202
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Freezer working but fridge not cold.
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.
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.
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- Customer:
- Jim from AuSable Forks, NY
- Parts Used:
- 5303918202
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
warm fridge, cold frosty freezer
remove food, then the shelf, then use a hot air gun to defrost and loosen the back panel, then remove the panel, then defrost the coil and thermostat area. using wire tools, replaced the defrost thermostat,and re-assembled freezwr and test
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- Customer:
- Jack from Kiefer, OK
- Parts Used:
- 5303918774
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Socket set
broke fan blade while trying to remove dust.
Removed old fan motor and installed new one.Not much room for big hands back there.Flexible extensions valuable on this job.
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- Customer:
- Andres from Calistoga, CA
- Parts Used:
- 240534701
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
bROKE THE DOOR RACKS IN HALF
Just popped the broken one off and popped in the new one
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- Customer:
- Wayne from Elkhart, IN
- Parts Used:
- 240524102
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Blade was broken off of fan.
I removed the back panel ,cardboard-three screws,pushed the old fan blade off the motor and pushed the new fan on.Extremely easy.
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- Customer:
- Dennis from South Burlington, VT
- Parts Used:
- 240337103
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
broken crisper pans
removed old installed new
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- Customer:
- Anita from Wilmington, IL
- Parts Used:
- 240534701
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The retainer had cracked from overload of shelf
Just took out damaged part and poped in new retainer. Very easy!!!! Very reasonable part price Saved a lot of money A pleasure to do business with PartSelect
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- Customer:
- Peter from Stratham, NH
- Parts Used:
- 240358008
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Fit perfectly
The shelf fit perfectly with no adjustments. Now I have more room in the freezer!
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- Customer:
- Joel from Wilmington, CA
- Parts Used:
- 240350608
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broke my shelve glass
Ordered glass from Parts Select on Saturday , was delivered Tuesday , snap it on and that was it... No need to buy new fridge .. Awesome !!!!
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- Customer:
- Kelli from Great Falls, MT
- Parts Used:
- 240534701
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
door rack broke
Repair was very simple - just ordered the part and snapped it in. Very prompt service!!! Thank you!
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- Customer:
- Vivica from Saint Ann, MO
- Parts Used:
- 240358008
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
No freezer shelf came with refrigerator
I just inserted the shelf into the pre-existings slots in the freezer and it popped right in. No tools needed. Made sure the measurements were correct before placing my order I did not use the grid on the website. I measured with a tape measure and found the part that was closes to my measurements. Received the item the next business day and it worked perfectly!
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- Customer:
- CARL from BLAINE, MN
- Parts Used:
- 240350608
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken shelf
Just put the new one in place.
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- Customer:
- Wanda from Deer Park, WA
- Parts Used:
- 240350608
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken glass insert
Only required opening the box and inserting the glass shelf into the shelf frame. I was very impressed with the quick delivery and quality packaging. The website was extremely easy to maneuver.
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- Customer:
- William from Miami, FL
- Parts Used:
- 5303918202
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Freezer cold and frig warm
Replaced evap motor. Everything is strong and running like a champ. Partselect video examples were very helpful. Would order parts again on next problem. Thanks
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