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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Replace Dispenser Auger Drum #4388736
Whirlpool Refrigerator Replace Dispenser Auger Drum #4388736
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Total Parts Cost
$53.20Estimated Savings
$112.5004:56
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the dispenser auger drum on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the dispenser auger drum is when the ice maker motor is running but the ice maker won’t dispense ice.
All of the information for this dispenser auger drum replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools needed: needle-nose pliers, slotted screwdriver, channel locks, multi screwdriver
All of the information for this dispenser auger drum replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools needed: needle-nose pliers, slotted screwdriver, channel locks, multi screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the ice auger drum first remove the ice bucket assembly from the freezer compartment and set it on a sturdy surface.
3
Release the actuator arm spring.
4
Remove the screw securing the actuator arm retainer.
5
Pull off the retainer and move the arm out of the way.
6
Now remove the screws securing the bucket to the auger housing.
7
Pull the bucket off.
8
Lift off the auger bearing and remove the auger assembly from the cover.
9
Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the e-clip securing the ice crusher assembly.
10
Remove the washer and pull the assembly out of the housing.
11
Now rotate the bushing clockwise to remove it from the auger shaft
12
Note the orientation of the blades and remove the blades and spacers from the shaft.
13
Remove the drum cover and slide off the old drum and washer.
14
You’re now ready to install the new ice auger drum.
15
Slide the new washer onto the auger shaft followed by the new drum.
16
Replace the drum cover.
17
Making sure they are properly oriented, replace the blades and spacers.
18
Thread the bushing on counter-clockwise to secure.
19
Insert the assembly into the housing.
20
Slide on the washer and replace the e-clip to secure.
21
Confirm that the arm can properly actuate the door then replace the assembly in the cover.
22
Replace the bearing.
23
Reposition the ice bucket by aligning it on the auger and housing.
24
Replace the screws to secure.
25
Align the actuator arm with the bucket and reposition the retainer.
26
Replace the screw to secure.
27
With the retainer secured, rotate the spring counter-clockwise and insert it into the notch.
28
Return the ice bucket assembly to the freezer and slide it into position.
29
If you have trouble positioning the assembly you can rotate the auger to fully seat the drive coupler.
30
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the ice auger is working properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the dispenser auger drum on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the dispenser auger drum is when the ice maker motor is running but the ice maker won’t dispense ice.
All of the information for this dispenser auger drum replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools needed: needle-nose pliers, slotted screwdriver, channel locks, multi screwdriver
All of the information for this dispenser auger drum replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Roper, Estate, Maytag, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Ikea
Tools needed: needle-nose pliers, slotted screwdriver, channel locks, multi screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the ice auger drum first remove the ice bucket assembly from the freezer compartment and set it on a sturdy surface.
3
Release the actuator arm spring.
4
Remove the screw securing the actuator arm retainer.
5
Pull off the retainer and move the arm out of the way.
6
Now remove the screws securing the bucket to the auger housing.
7
Pull the bucket off.
8
Lift off the auger bearing and remove the auger assembly from the cover.
9
Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the e-clip securing the ice crusher assembly.
10
Remove the washer and pull the assembly out of the housing.
11
Now rotate the bushing clockwise to remove it from the auger shaft
12
Note the orientation of the blades and remove the blades and spacers from the shaft.
13
Remove the drum cover and slide off the old drum and washer.
14
You’re now ready to install the new ice auger drum.
15
Slide the new washer onto the auger shaft followed by the new drum.
16
Replace the drum cover.
17
Making sure they are properly oriented, replace the blades and spacers.
18
Thread the bushing on counter-clockwise to secure.
19
Insert the assembly into the housing.
20
Slide on the washer and replace the e-clip to secure.
21
Confirm that the arm can properly actuate the door then replace the assembly in the cover.
22
Replace the bearing.
23
Reposition the ice bucket by aligning it on the auger and housing.
24
Replace the screws to secure.
25
Align the actuator arm with the bucket and reposition the retainer.
26
Replace the screw to secure.
27
With the retainer secured, rotate the spring counter-clockwise and insert it into the notch.
28
Return the ice bucket assembly to the freezer and slide it into position.
29
If you have trouble positioning the assembly you can rotate the auger to fully seat the drive coupler.
30
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the ice auger is working properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Ice Bucket Baffle
$53.20
Total$0.00
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