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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Ice Machine Reservoir Drain Tube Replacement W11097809 
Kitchenaid Ice Machine Reservoir Drain Tube Replacement W11097809
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Total Parts Cost
$29.50Estimated Savings
$112.5004:14
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the reservoir drain tube on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice machine is leaking.
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 Ice Machine - Model KUID508ESS2
2
Ice Machine Reservoir Drain Tube Replacement
3
Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or a nut driver, small flat-head screwdriver, putty knife suggested
4
Shock
5
Unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply to the appliance
6
Using a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screws securing the access cover to the control panel
7
You can use a putty knife to help pry the cover free
8
Disconnect the ice bin thermistor wire connecter along the cutting grid wire connecter
9
Unthread the two mounting screws securing the grid to the bracket and liner
10
Slide out the grid
11
Water
12
Unthread the drain cap to drain any water that may be in the reservoir tray
13
Detach the reservoir fill tube from the circulation pump cover
14
Unthread the screw to release the reservoir assembly
15
Detach the reservoir fill tube from the circulation pump cover
16
Unthread the screw to release the reservoir assembly
17
Detach the distribution tube from the circulation pump for better access
18
Detach the reservoir drain tube from the retainer
19
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to help pry the old tube off of the drain
20
Install the new reservoir drain tube by sliding it onto the drain until fully seated
21
Align the tube in the retainer
22
Reattach the distribution tube to the circulation pump
23
Reposition the reservoir assembly and replace the mounting screw
24
Secure the fill tube to the circulation pump cover
25
Thread on the drain cap
26
Before you reinstall the cutting grid, make sure the right side spacer is intact
27
Align the grid on the bracket and liner then thread the mounting screws
28
Reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter along with the thermistor wire connecter
29
Reinstall the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
30
Secure it with the screws
31
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and your ice machine should be ready for use
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the reservoir drain tube on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice machine is leaking.
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 Ice Machine - Model KUID508ESS2
2
Ice Machine Reservoir Drain Tube Replacement
3
Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or a nut driver, small flat-head screwdriver, putty knife suggested
4
Shock
5
Unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply to the appliance
6
Using a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the screws securing the access cover to the control panel
7
You can use a putty knife to help pry the cover free
8
Disconnect the ice bin thermistor wire connecter along the cutting grid wire connecter
9
Unthread the two mounting screws securing the grid to the bracket and liner
10
Slide out the grid
11
Water
12
Unthread the drain cap to drain any water that may be in the reservoir tray
13
Detach the reservoir fill tube from the circulation pump cover
14
Unthread the screw to release the reservoir assembly
15
Detach the reservoir fill tube from the circulation pump cover
16
Unthread the screw to release the reservoir assembly
17
Detach the distribution tube from the circulation pump for better access
18
Detach the reservoir drain tube from the retainer
19
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to help pry the old tube off of the drain
20
Install the new reservoir drain tube by sliding it onto the drain until fully seated
21
Align the tube in the retainer
22
Reattach the distribution tube to the circulation pump
23
Reposition the reservoir assembly and replace the mounting screw
24
Secure the fill tube to the circulation pump cover
25
Thread on the drain cap
26
Before you reinstall the cutting grid, make sure the right side spacer is intact
27
Align the grid on the bracket and liner then thread the mounting screws
28
Reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter along with the thermistor wire connecter
29
Reinstall the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
30
Secure it with the screws
31
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and your ice machine should be ready for use
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