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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Door Kit #8201649
Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Door Kit #8201649
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Total Parts Cost
$66.01Estimated Savings
$112.5003:27
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for installing the dispenser repair kit (which includes the ice dispenser door, ice chute door, delay mechanism, and door spring) on a Whirlpool refrigerator.
All of the information for this dispenser door kit installation video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Roper, Amana, Ikea, Inglis
Tools needed: putty knife, small slotted screwdriver, multi screwdriver
All of the information for this dispenser door kit installation video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Roper, Amana, Ikea, Inglis
Tools needed: putty knife, small slotted screwdriver, multi screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To install the dispenser ice chute door kit in the freezer door first pull out the drip tray.
3
Now insert a putty knife behind the bottom of the dispenser façade and push the façade down while using the putty knife to pull the façade outward.
4
Note the orientation of the dispenser panel switch wires then disconnect them from the switch.
5
Now remove the screw securing the light and switch housing.
6
Depress the tabs to release the housing and use tape to hold it out of the way.
7
Now depress the tabs on the top of the ice guide and lift the guide out.
8
Detach and remove the delay mechanism.
9
Next, release the ice chute door hinge pin from the right mount to remove the chute door assembly and slide the pin out.
10
You’re now ready to install the new ice chute door assembly.
11
Align the door closer with the chute door and snap it into place.
12
Position the spring between the posts on the door closer and slide the hinge pin through the posts and spring from the right side.
13
Now insert the left side of the pin into the hole in the dispenser housing.
14
Pull the spring back and snap the right side into the slot.
15
Slide the new delay mechanism onto the door closer arm and snap it into place on the housing.
16
Reinstall the ice guide by inserting the lower tab into the dispenser arm then rotate the guide up and snap in the upper tabs.
17
Remove the tape and snap the light and switch housing into position.
18
Secure it with the screw.
19
Reconnect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the switch.
20
Align the top of the dispenser façade on the top edge of the dispenser housing then snap it into position.
21
Replace the drip tray.
22
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new ice chute door works properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for installing the dispenser repair kit (which includes the ice dispenser door, ice chute door, delay mechanism, and door spring) on a Whirlpool refrigerator.
All of the information for this dispenser door kit installation video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Roper, Amana, Ikea, Inglis
Tools needed: putty knife, small slotted screwdriver, multi screwdriver
All of the information for this dispenser door kit installation video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Roper, Amana, Ikea, Inglis
Tools needed: putty knife, small slotted screwdriver, multi screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To install the dispenser ice chute door kit in the freezer door first pull out the drip tray.
3
Now insert a putty knife behind the bottom of the dispenser façade and push the façade down while using the putty knife to pull the façade outward.
4
Note the orientation of the dispenser panel switch wires then disconnect them from the switch.
5
Now remove the screw securing the light and switch housing.
6
Depress the tabs to release the housing and use tape to hold it out of the way.
7
Now depress the tabs on the top of the ice guide and lift the guide out.
8
Detach and remove the delay mechanism.
9
Next, release the ice chute door hinge pin from the right mount to remove the chute door assembly and slide the pin out.
10
You’re now ready to install the new ice chute door assembly.
11
Align the door closer with the chute door and snap it into place.
12
Position the spring between the posts on the door closer and slide the hinge pin through the posts and spring from the right side.
13
Now insert the left side of the pin into the hole in the dispenser housing.
14
Pull the spring back and snap the right side into the slot.
15
Slide the new delay mechanism onto the door closer arm and snap it into place on the housing.
16
Reinstall the ice guide by inserting the lower tab into the dispenser arm then rotate the guide up and snap in the upper tabs.
17
Remove the tape and snap the light and switch housing into position.
18
Secure it with the screw.
19
Reconnect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the switch.
20
Align the top of the dispenser façade on the top edge of the dispenser housing then snap it into position.
21
Replace the drip tray.
22
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new ice chute door works properly.
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