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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Replace Ice Dispenser Door Flap 2180353
Whirlpool Refrigerator Replace Ice Dispenser Door Flap 2180353
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$19.49Estimated Savings
$112.5002:41
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the ice dispenser door flap on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the door flap is if it does not open to release ice when the dispenser arm is depressed or does not close after the ice is released.
All of the information in this door flap replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Roper, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: putty knife, small slotted screwdriver, multi-screwdriver
All of the information in this door flap replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Roper, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: 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 replace the dispenser ice chute 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
Lift up the ice chute door and use a small flathead screwdriver to detach the old chute door from the door closer.
9
Install the new ice chute door by aligning it on the closer and snapping it into place.
10
Reinstall the ice guide by inserting the lower tab into the dispenser arm then rotate the guide up and snap in the upper tabs.
11
Remove the tape and snap the light and switch housing into position.
12
Secure it with the screw.
13
Reconnect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the switch.
14
Align the top of the dispenser façade on the top edge of the dispenser housing then snap it into position.
15
Replace the drip tray.
16
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 instructions for replacing the ice dispenser door flap on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the door flap is if it does not open to release ice when the dispenser arm is depressed or does not close after the ice is released.
All of the information in this door flap replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Roper, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: putty knife, small slotted screwdriver, multi-screwdriver
All of the information in this door flap replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Roper, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools used: 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 replace the dispenser ice chute 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
Lift up the ice chute door and use a small flathead screwdriver to detach the old chute door from the door closer.
9
Install the new ice chute door by aligning it on the closer and snapping it into place.
10
Reinstall the ice guide by inserting the lower tab into the dispenser arm then rotate the guide up and snap in the upper tabs.
11
Remove the tape and snap the light and switch housing into position.
12
Secure it with the screw.
13
Reconnect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the switch.
14
Align the top of the dispenser façade on the top edge of the dispenser housing then snap it into position.
15
Replace the drip tray.
16
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new ice chute door works properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Dispenser Door
$19.49
Total$0.00
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