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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Refrigerator Ice Selection Solenoid Replacement #WR62X58
GE Refrigerator Ice Selection Solenoid Replacement #WR62X58
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$106.55Estimated Savings
$112.5004:17
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice selection solenoid on a GE refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the solenoid is the ice not dispensing properly.
All of the information for this solenoid video is applicable to the following brands:
GE
Tools needed: 1/4 inch socket, Phillips head screwdriver, hammer, punch
All of the information for this solenoid video is applicable to the following brands:
GE
Tools needed: 1/4 inch socket, Phillips head screwdriver, hammer, punch
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the ice selection solenoid in your refrigerator open the freezer door, lift out the ice bucket and remove the shelf.
2
Next, use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the auger motor assembly.
3
Lift the motor assembly off of the mounting brackets and disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the assembly.
4
Use the quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screws securing the solenoid.
5
Lift the solenoid off of the plunger.
6
Disconnect the wires.
7
You will need to remove the screw with a phillips-head screwdriver to release the grounding wire.
8
You’re now ready to install the new ice selection solenoid.
9
If the plunger has become corroded, remove the plunger assembly from the support bracket.
10
Use a hammer and punch to knock out the retaining pin.
11
Slide the plunger out of the housing and replace it with the new one.
12
Secure it with the pin.
13
Position the plunger assembly in the support bracket.
14
Next, transfer the insulating block from the old solenoid to the new one.
15
Now connect the wires to the terminals on the new solenoid.
16
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
17
Slide the new solenoid onto the plunger and replace the mounting screws to secure the solenoid.
18
Reinstall the auger motor assembly in the freezer by first connecting the wire connecter.
19
Reposition the assembly on the mounting brackets and replace the screws to secure.
20
Slide the shelf and ice bucket back into place.
21
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice selection solenoid on a GE refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the solenoid is the ice not dispensing properly.
All of the information for this solenoid video is applicable to the following brands:
GE
Tools needed: 1/4 inch socket, Phillips head screwdriver, hammer, punch
All of the information for this solenoid video is applicable to the following brands:
GE
Tools needed: 1/4 inch socket, Phillips head screwdriver, hammer, punch
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the ice selection solenoid in your refrigerator open the freezer door, lift out the ice bucket and remove the shelf.
2
Next, use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the auger motor assembly.
3
Lift the motor assembly off of the mounting brackets and disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the assembly.
4
Use the quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screws securing the solenoid.
5
Lift the solenoid off of the plunger.
6
Disconnect the wires.
7
You will need to remove the screw with a phillips-head screwdriver to release the grounding wire.
8
You’re now ready to install the new ice selection solenoid.
9
If the plunger has become corroded, remove the plunger assembly from the support bracket.
10
Use a hammer and punch to knock out the retaining pin.
11
Slide the plunger out of the housing and replace it with the new one.
12
Secure it with the pin.
13
Position the plunger assembly in the support bracket.
14
Next, transfer the insulating block from the old solenoid to the new one.
15
Now connect the wires to the terminals on the new solenoid.
16
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
17
Slide the new solenoid onto the plunger and replace the mounting screws to secure the solenoid.
18
Reinstall the auger motor assembly in the freezer by first connecting the wire connecter.
19
Reposition the assembly on the mounting brackets and replace the screws to secure.
20
Slide the shelf and ice bucket back into place.
21
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Crushed/Cubed Ice Solenoid
$106.55
Total$0.00
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