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KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator Water Filter Switch Replacement WPC3680310

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water filter switch on a KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator (Model KRMF706ESS01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the water dispenser is not working.

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

Step By Step Instructions

1
KitchenAid Five-Door Refrigerator - KRMF706ESS01
2
Refrigerator Water Filter Switch Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
depress the water filter cover to release
7
rotate the filter clockwise to remove
8
using the quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the two screws securing the water reservoir access panel
9
pull the panel down using a screwdriver to help detach the mounting posts
10
disconnect the LED light wire connecter and set the panel aside
11
use a small flat-head screwdriver to pry off the water line retainer
12
depress the tab to release the old switch
13
install the new switch by snapping it into place on the reservoir housing
14
connect the wires to the terminals
15
reinstall the water reservoir access panel by first connecting the LED light wire connecter
16
insert the three tabs at the back into the slots then snap the mounting posts into place
17
rethread the screws
18
reinstall the water filter and close the cover
19
Shock
20
plug the power cord back in
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water filter switch on a KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator (Model KRMF706ESS01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the water dispenser is not working.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
KitchenAid Five-Door Refrigerator - KRMF706ESS01
2
Refrigerator Water Filter Switch Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
depress the water filter cover to release
7
rotate the filter clockwise to remove
8
using the quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the two screws securing the water reservoir access panel
9
pull the panel down using a screwdriver to help detach the mounting posts
10
disconnect the LED light wire connecter and set the panel aside
11
use a small flat-head screwdriver to pry off the water line retainer
12
depress the tab to release the old switch
13
install the new switch by snapping it into place on the reservoir housing
14
connect the wires to the terminals
15
reinstall the water reservoir access panel by first connecting the LED light wire connecter
16
insert the three tabs at the back into the slots then snap the mounting posts into place
17
rethread the screws
18
reinstall the water filter and close the cover
19
Shock
20
plug the power cord back in

Applicable Product Model

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