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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Ice Stripper Replacement #W10122563
Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Stripper Replacement #W10122563
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$57.38Estimated Savings
$112.5004:56
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice stripper bracket on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the ice stripper is when the ice isn’t ejecting properly from the ice maker.
All of the information for this ice stripper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Amana, Jenn Air, Ikea, Crosley, Estate, Inglis
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, large flat-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, Phillips-head screwdriver
All of the information for this ice stripper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Amana, Jenn Air, Ikea, Crosley, Estate, Inglis
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, large flat-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, Phillips-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ice stripper in your refrigerator ice maker unplug the power cord.
2
Open both refrigerator doors.
3
Depress the release button and pull out the ice bin.
4
Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the side cover access hole and press down to release the locking lever then pull the side cover forward to remove.
5
Use the screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the ice maker assembly.
6
Pull the assembly forward.
7
Disconnect the wire harness and remove the entire assembly.
8
Use a large flat-head screwdriver to help pry the cover off.
9
Use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to remove the screw securing the sensor wire bracket and detach the bracket.
10
Disconnect the wire harness.
11
Detach the ice level arm from the ice maker module.
12
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws securing the module cover.
13
Lift off the cover and unthread the two interior screws securing the module to the ice maker tray.
14
Remove the module and you can detach the old ice stripper, if still intact.
15
Install the new ice stripper by aligning the stripper tabs with the slots on the ice maker tray.
16
Replace the module.
17
Confirm that the gear is in place and secure the module with the screws.
18
Realign the cover and rethread the screws.
19
Make sure the ice level arm is inserted into the module.
20
Connect the wire harness.
21
Position the sensor wire bracket and secure it with the screw.
22
Align the cover and snap it into place.
23
Reinstall the ice maker assembly by sliding it part way into the housing.
24
Reconnect the wire harness and push the assembly all the way back - be aware the ice maker fill spout may make this difficult.
25
Realign the side cover and slide it into place.
26
Realign the ice bin on the track and snap it into position.
27
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your ice maker should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice stripper bracket on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the ice stripper is when the ice isn’t ejecting properly from the ice maker.
All of the information for this ice stripper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Amana, Jenn Air, Ikea, Crosley, Estate, Inglis
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, large flat-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, Phillips-head screwdriver
All of the information for this ice stripper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Amana, Jenn Air, Ikea, Crosley, Estate, Inglis
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, large flat-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, Phillips-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ice stripper in your refrigerator ice maker unplug the power cord.
2
Open both refrigerator doors.
3
Depress the release button and pull out the ice bin.
4
Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the side cover access hole and press down to release the locking lever then pull the side cover forward to remove.
5
Use the screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the ice maker assembly.
6
Pull the assembly forward.
7
Disconnect the wire harness and remove the entire assembly.
8
Use a large flat-head screwdriver to help pry the cover off.
9
Use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to remove the screw securing the sensor wire bracket and detach the bracket.
10
Disconnect the wire harness.
11
Detach the ice level arm from the ice maker module.
12
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws securing the module cover.
13
Lift off the cover and unthread the two interior screws securing the module to the ice maker tray.
14
Remove the module and you can detach the old ice stripper, if still intact.
15
Install the new ice stripper by aligning the stripper tabs with the slots on the ice maker tray.
16
Replace the module.
17
Confirm that the gear is in place and secure the module with the screws.
18
Realign the cover and rethread the screws.
19
Make sure the ice level arm is inserted into the module.
20
Connect the wire harness.
21
Position the sensor wire bracket and secure it with the screw.
22
Align the cover and snap it into place.
23
Reinstall the ice maker assembly by sliding it part way into the housing.
24
Reconnect the wire harness and push the assembly all the way back - be aware the ice maker fill spout may make this difficult.
25
Realign the side cover and slide it into place.
26
Realign the ice bin on the track and snap it into position.
27
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your ice maker should be ready for use.
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