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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Replace Ice Dispenser Lever #W10152854
Whirlpool Refrigerator Replace Ice Dispenser Lever #W10152854
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$70.48Estimated Savings
$112.5003:23
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for installing the ice dispenser lever (or dispenser actuator) on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the ice dispenser lever is when the fridge ice dispenser is not working.
All of the information for this ice dispenser lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Maytag, Ikea
Tools needed: putty knife, multi screwdriver
All of the information for this ice dispenser lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Maytag, Ikea
Tools needed: putty knife, multi screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the ice dispenser arm 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
Remove the screw to release the strain relief and retainer.
8
Now depress the tabs on the top of the ice guide and lift the guide out.
9
Detach and remove the delay mechanism.
10
Open the chute door and pull the old dispenser arm out of the housing.
11
You’re now ready to install the new ice dispenser arm.
12
Open the chute door; position the new arm around the door and insert the left pin into the hole in the housing and the right pin into the slot.
13
Slide the delay mechanism onto the door closer arm and snap it into place on the housing.
14
Reinstall the ice guide by inserting the lower tab into the dispenser arm then rotate the guide up and snap in the upper tabs.
15
Realign the strain relief and retainer on the pin and replace the screw to secure.
16
Remove the tape and snap the light and switch housing into position.
17
Secure it with the screw.
18
Reconnect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the switch.
19
Align the top of the dispenser façade on the top edge of the dispenser housing then snap it into position.
20
Replace the drip tray.
21
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new ice dispenser arm works properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for installing the ice dispenser lever (or dispenser actuator) on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the ice dispenser lever is when the fridge ice dispenser is not working.
All of the information for this ice dispenser lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Maytag, Ikea
Tools needed: putty knife, multi screwdriver
All of the information for this ice dispenser lever replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Maytag, Ikea
Tools needed: putty knife, multi screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the ice dispenser arm 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
Remove the screw to release the strain relief and retainer.
8
Now depress the tabs on the top of the ice guide and lift the guide out.
9
Detach and remove the delay mechanism.
10
Open the chute door and pull the old dispenser arm out of the housing.
11
You’re now ready to install the new ice dispenser arm.
12
Open the chute door; position the new arm around the door and insert the left pin into the hole in the housing and the right pin into the slot.
13
Slide the delay mechanism onto the door closer arm and snap it into place on the housing.
14
Reinstall the ice guide by inserting the lower tab into the dispenser arm then rotate the guide up and snap in the upper tabs.
15
Realign the strain relief and retainer on the pin and replace the screw to secure.
16
Remove the tape and snap the light and switch housing into position.
17
Secure it with the screw.
18
Reconnect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the switch.
19
Align the top of the dispenser façade on the top edge of the dispenser housing then snap it into position.
20
Replace the drip tray.
21
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new ice dispenser arm works properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Dispenser Actuator
$70.48
Total$0.00
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