DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the main control board on a KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator (Model KRMF706ESS01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator will not work at all.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the main control board in your refrigerator…
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…be sure to unplug the power cord.
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To move the refrigerator away from the wall, first open the freezer drawer and pull the base grille forward to remove.
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Next, use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them.
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You can now roll the appliance forward.
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Use the quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws to release the circuit board access panel.
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Cut the retaining tape if necessary..then use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the tab to detach the plastic cover.
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Note the orientation of the wire connecters connected to the main control board…then disconnect them.
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Depress the tab on the right to release the old board from the housing.
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Install the new control board…
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…by snapping it into place in the housing.
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Connect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the new board.
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Align and snap the plastic cover into place.
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Replace the access panel and thread the screws to secure.
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Push the refrigerator back against the wall…
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…and lower the front leveling legs until they are in contact with the floor.
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Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the leveling assemblies then snap the grille into place.
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Plug the power cord back in…
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…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.