DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the reservoir fill tube 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
Step-By-Step Instructions1
KitchenAid Five-Door Refrigerator - KRMF706ESS01
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Ice Machine Reservoir Fill Tube Replacement
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heavy, sharp, shock, water
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turn off the water supply to the appliance
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have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall
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use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the screws securing the access cover to the control panel
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use a putty knife to help pry the cover free
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disconnect the ice bin thermistor wire connecter along with the cutting grid wire connecter
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unthread the cutting grid wire connecter
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unthread the two mounting screws securing the grid to the bracket and liner
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detach the reservoir fill tube from the circulation pump cover
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use a t-20 torx but to unthread the front screws securing the top panel
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use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the rear screws
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uninstall the water filter
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lift the top panel up and have an assistant support it
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use a t-15 torx bit to unthread the screws to release the filter housing cover
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pull the filter housing out
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use a half-inch wrench to depress the retaining ring to detach the reservoir fill tube from the housing
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fully unthread the lower screw securing the control housing
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loosen the upper screw and pull the fill tube free
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install the new tube by feeding the straight end behind the evaporator assembly
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secure the fill tube under the control housing
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tighten the upper screw and thread the lower screw
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insert the fill tube into the filter housing port until fully seated and reposition the filter housing
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realign the housing on the panel and thread all of the screws
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reposition the top panel
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reinstall the water filter
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rethread the front and rear screws to secure the top panel
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snap the new fill tube into the notch on the circulation pump cover
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make sure the right side spacer is intact
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align the grid on the bracket and liner then thread the mounting screws
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reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter and the thermistor wire connecter
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reinstall the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
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move the appliance back into place
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turn the water supply back on
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plug the power cord back in