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Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Ice Maker Assembly Replacement WPW10715709

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the ice maker assembly on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the freezer is not producing ice.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore

Step By Step Instructions

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Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator - WRT318FMDB02
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Refrigerator Ice Maker Assembly Replacement
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Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord
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Open the freezer door and remove the old ice bucket if applicable.
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Using a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, fully unthread the lower screw securing the ice maker to the liner.
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Loosen the two upper screws.
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With the screws loosened, you can lift the ice maker off of the screws.
10
Lift the tab to disconnect the wire harness to fully remove the old ice maker.
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Prepare the new ice maker for installation by transferring the wire harness from the old unit to the new one ? you will need to detach the module cover to release the wire.
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With the wire attached, snap on the module cover.
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Returning to the freezer compartment, connect the wire harness.
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Align the ice maker on the fill tube as you hook the brackets on the upper screws.
15
Tighten the screws.
16
Thread and tighten the lower screw.
17
Slide the new ice bucket into place.
18
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 maker assembly on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the freezer is not producing ice.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator - WRT318FMDB02
2
Refrigerator Ice Maker Assembly Replacement
3
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord
6
Open the freezer door and remove the old ice bucket if applicable.
7
Using a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, fully unthread the lower screw securing the ice maker to the liner.
8
Loosen the two upper screws.
9
With the screws loosened, you can lift the ice maker off of the screws.
10
Lift the tab to disconnect the wire harness to fully remove the old ice maker.
11
Prepare the new ice maker for installation by transferring the wire harness from the old unit to the new one ? you will need to detach the module cover to release the wire.
12
With the wire attached, snap on the module cover.
13
Returning to the freezer compartment, connect the wire harness.
14
Align the ice maker on the fill tube as you hook the brackets on the upper screws.
15
Tighten the screws.
16
Thread and tighten the lower screw.
17
Slide the new ice bucket into place.
18
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Refrigerator
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Cooling System
Icemaking System
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
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