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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Ice Machine Water Reservoir Tray Replacement W11229574 
Kitchenaid Ice Machine Water Reservoir Tray Replacement W11229574
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$45.29Estimated Savings
$112.5006:21
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water reservoir tray on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice machine is not making ice.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step By Step Instructions
1
KitchenAid Five-Door Refrigerator - KRMF706ESS01
2
Ice Machine Water Reservoir Tray Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the screws securing the access cover to the control panel
7
use a putty knife to help pry the cover free
8
disconnect the ice bin thermistor wire connecter along with the cutting grid wire connecter
9
unthread the cutting grid wire connecter
10
unthread the two mounting screws securing the grid to the bracket and liner
11
slide out the grid
12
Water
13
unthread the drain cap to drain any water left in the reservoir tray
14
detach the reservoir fill tube from the circulation pump cover
15
disconnect the reservoir drain pump wire connecter and use the needle nose pliers to help detach the connecter from the tray
16
unthread the screw to release the reservoir assembly
17
detach the distribution tube from the circulation pump
18
depress the tab to disconnect the circulation pump wire connecter
19
cut the zip tie securing the circulation pump mounting tray to the reservoir distribution tray
20
depress the tabs to release the old display control from the housing and disconnect the wire connector
21
use a t-20 torx bit to unthread the screw to release the drain pump retainer
22
rotate the drain pump to remove
23
pull out the impeller and rotor from the housing if necessary
24
prepare the new water reservoir for installation by transferring the drain tube from the old tray to the new one
25
insert the drain pump impeller and rotor into the reservoir housing
26
with the connection wire facing the rear, position the pump
27
align the retainer and thread the screw
28
reposition the circulation pump cover and secure the fill tube
29
use a new zip tie to secure
30
connect the circulation pump wire connecter
31
reattach the distribution tube to the circulation pump
32
snap the drain pump wire connecter into place in the tray and reconnect the wire connecter
33
position the reservoir assembly and replace the mounting screw
34
connect the drain pump wire connecter
35
reposition the circulation pump cover and secure the fill tube
36
thread on the drain cap
37
make sure the right side spacer is intact
38
align the grid on the bracket and liner then thread the mounting screws
39
reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter and the thermistor wire connecter
40
reinstall the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
41
secure with screws
42
Heavy
43
move the appliance back into place
44
Water
45
turn the water supply back on
46
Shock
47
plug the power cord back in
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water reservoir tray on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice machine is not making ice.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
KitchenAid Five-Door Refrigerator - KRMF706ESS01
2
Ice Machine Water Reservoir Tray Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the screws securing the access cover to the control panel
7
use a putty knife to help pry the cover free
8
disconnect the ice bin thermistor wire connecter along with the cutting grid wire connecter
9
unthread the cutting grid wire connecter
10
unthread the two mounting screws securing the grid to the bracket and liner
11
slide out the grid
12
Water
13
unthread the drain cap to drain any water left in the reservoir tray
14
detach the reservoir fill tube from the circulation pump cover
15
disconnect the reservoir drain pump wire connecter and use the needle nose pliers to help detach the connecter from the tray
16
unthread the screw to release the reservoir assembly
17
detach the distribution tube from the circulation pump
18
depress the tab to disconnect the circulation pump wire connecter
19
cut the zip tie securing the circulation pump mounting tray to the reservoir distribution tray
20
depress the tabs to release the old display control from the housing and disconnect the wire connector
21
use a t-20 torx bit to unthread the screw to release the drain pump retainer
22
rotate the drain pump to remove
23
pull out the impeller and rotor from the housing if necessary
24
prepare the new water reservoir for installation by transferring the drain tube from the old tray to the new one
25
insert the drain pump impeller and rotor into the reservoir housing
26
with the connection wire facing the rear, position the pump
27
align the retainer and thread the screw
28
reposition the circulation pump cover and secure the fill tube
29
use a new zip tie to secure
30
connect the circulation pump wire connecter
31
reattach the distribution tube to the circulation pump
32
snap the drain pump wire connecter into place in the tray and reconnect the wire connecter
33
position the reservoir assembly and replace the mounting screw
34
connect the drain pump wire connecter
35
reposition the circulation pump cover and secure the fill tube
36
thread on the drain cap
37
make sure the right side spacer is intact
38
align the grid on the bracket and liner then thread the mounting screws
39
reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter and the thermistor wire connecter
40
reinstall the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
41
secure with screws
42
Heavy
43
move the appliance back into place
44
Water
45
turn the water supply back on
46
Shock
47
plug the power cord back in
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