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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker Replace Thermostat #627985
Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Maker Replace Thermostat #627985
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Total Parts Cost
$60.51Estimated Savings
$112.5004:33
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice maker thermostat on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the ice maker thermostat is when the fridge ice maker is not working.
All of the information for this ice maker thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Maytag, Magic Chef, Jenn Air, Admiral, Crosley, Roper
Tools needed: needle-nose pliers, small slotted screwdriver, multi screwdriver, thermal mastic
All of the information for this ice maker thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Maytag, Magic Chef, Jenn Air, Admiral, Crosley, Roper
Tools needed: needle-nose pliers, small slotted screwdriver, multi screwdriver, thermal mastic
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the icemaker thermostat in your freezer first remove the ice bucket.
3
Now lift up the ice access door and pull off the icemaker cover
4
Remove the bottom screw securing the icemaker assembly mounting bracket.
5
Now loosen the top screws and lift the assembly off of the screws.
6
Be aware the ice tray will be filled with water or ice.
7
Next, release the thermal fuse from the retaining clip.
8
Depress the retaining tab to release the wire harness.
9
Remove the icemaker assembly from the freezer and set it on a sturdy surface.
10
Detach the ice level arm.
11
Now remove the screws securing the control module and pull the module off.
12
Next, remove the screws securing the control module housing to the mold.
13
Separate the housing from the mold.
14
Use needle-nose pliers to remove the retaining clips securing the thermostat.
15
Pull out the old thermostat.
16
Install the new icemaker thermostat by inserting it into the control module housing.
17
Secure it with the retaining clips.
18
Apply a small amount of thermal mastic to the thermostat make sure the ice rake is positioned on the mold then align the control module housing with the mold and slide it into place.
19
Now align the control module with the housing and rotate the ice ejector bar until the module can be fully seated.
20
Secure the module with the screws.
21
Replace the ice level arm by inserting the back end of the arm into the fill cup then insert the front end into the control module housing.
22
Returning to the freezer compartment, snap the wire harness into place on the assembly and secure the thermal fuse under the retaining clip.
23
Align the fill cup with the water spout as you position the assembly on the screws.
24
Tighten the screws
25
Replace the bottom screw to secure the assembly mounting bracket.
26
Snap the cover onto the icemaker and close the ice access door.
27
Replace the ice bucket by aligning it on the rails and sliding it into place.
28
If you have trouble positioning the bucket you can rotate the auger to fully seat the drive coupler.
29
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the icemaker is working properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice maker thermostat on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the ice maker thermostat is when the fridge ice maker is not working.
All of the information for this ice maker thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Maytag, Magic Chef, Jenn Air, Admiral, Crosley, Roper
Tools needed: needle-nose pliers, small slotted screwdriver, multi screwdriver, thermal mastic
All of the information for this ice maker thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Amana, Maytag, Magic Chef, Jenn Air, Admiral, Crosley, Roper
Tools needed: needle-nose pliers, small slotted screwdriver, multi screwdriver, thermal mastic
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the icemaker thermostat in your freezer first remove the ice bucket.
3
Now lift up the ice access door and pull off the icemaker cover
4
Remove the bottom screw securing the icemaker assembly mounting bracket.
5
Now loosen the top screws and lift the assembly off of the screws.
6
Be aware the ice tray will be filled with water or ice.
7
Next, release the thermal fuse from the retaining clip.
8
Depress the retaining tab to release the wire harness.
9
Remove the icemaker assembly from the freezer and set it on a sturdy surface.
10
Detach the ice level arm.
11
Now remove the screws securing the control module and pull the module off.
12
Next, remove the screws securing the control module housing to the mold.
13
Separate the housing from the mold.
14
Use needle-nose pliers to remove the retaining clips securing the thermostat.
15
Pull out the old thermostat.
16
Install the new icemaker thermostat by inserting it into the control module housing.
17
Secure it with the retaining clips.
18
Apply a small amount of thermal mastic to the thermostat make sure the ice rake is positioned on the mold then align the control module housing with the mold and slide it into place.
19
Now align the control module with the housing and rotate the ice ejector bar until the module can be fully seated.
20
Secure the module with the screws.
21
Replace the ice level arm by inserting the back end of the arm into the fill cup then insert the front end into the control module housing.
22
Returning to the freezer compartment, snap the wire harness into place on the assembly and secure the thermal fuse under the retaining clip.
23
Align the fill cup with the water spout as you position the assembly on the screws.
24
Tighten the screws
25
Replace the bottom screw to secure the assembly mounting bracket.
26
Snap the cover onto the icemaker and close the ice access door.
27
Replace the ice bucket by aligning it on the rails and sliding it into place.
28
If you have trouble positioning the bucket you can rotate the auger to fully seat the drive coupler.
29
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the icemaker is working properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Icemaker Mold Thermostat
$60.51
Total$0.00
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