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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Ice Machine Reservoir Drain Pump Replacement WPW10489125 
Kitchenaid Ice Machine Reservoir Drain Pump Replacement WPW10489125
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Total Parts Cost
$79.94Estimated Savings
$112.5005:00
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the reservoir drain pump on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice maker will not drain excess water.
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 Reservoir Drain Pump 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
use a t-20 torx bit to unthread the screw to release the drain pump retainer
18
rotate the old drain pump to fully remove
19
pull out the old impeller and rotor from the housing if necessary
20
install the new pump by first inserting the new impeller and rotor into the reservoir housing
21
with the connection wire facing the rear, position the pump
22
align the retainer and thread the screw
23
snap the wire connecter into the pump housing
24
position the reservoir assembly and replace the mounting screw
25
connect the drain pump wire connecter
26
reposition the circulation pump cover and secure the fill tube
27
thread on the drain cap
28
make sure the right side spacer is intact
29
align the grid on the bracket and liner then thread the mounting screws
30
reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter and the thermistor wire connecter
31
reinstall the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
32
secure with screws
33
Heavy
34
move the appliance back into place
35
Water
36
turn the water supply back on
37
Shock
38
plug the power cord back in
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the reservoir drain pump on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice maker will not drain excess water.
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 Reservoir Drain Pump 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
use a t-20 torx bit to unthread the screw to release the drain pump retainer
18
rotate the old drain pump to fully remove
19
pull out the old impeller and rotor from the housing if necessary
20
install the new pump by first inserting the new impeller and rotor into the reservoir housing
21
with the connection wire facing the rear, position the pump
22
align the retainer and thread the screw
23
snap the wire connecter into the pump housing
24
position the reservoir assembly and replace the mounting screw
25
connect the drain pump wire connecter
26
reposition the circulation pump cover and secure the fill tube
27
thread on the drain cap
28
make sure the right side spacer is intact
29
align the grid on the bracket and liner then thread the mounting screws
30
reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter and the thermistor wire connecter
31
reinstall the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
32
secure with screws
33
Heavy
34
move the appliance back into place
35
Water
36
turn the water supply back on
37
Shock
38
plug the power cord back in
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