DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the dispenser paddle switch on a KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator (Model KRMF706ESS01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the dispenser is not working properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions1
KitchenAid Five-Door Refrigerator - KRMF706ESS01
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Refrigerator Dispenser Paddle Switch Replacement
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heavy, sharp, shock, water
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use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the tabs on the bottom to release the dispenser user interface assembly
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disconnect the wire connecter to fully remove the old board
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use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the four mounting screws securing the ice door assembly to housing
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unhook the wires from the retaining clip
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release the dispenser water line from the assembly
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disconnect the ice door motor wire connecter
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unthread the two lower screws and the two upper screws securing the dispenser housing
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peel back the tape if necessary
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carefully depress the two tabs to release the old paddle switch
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disconnect the wires to fully remove
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install the new dispenser paddle switch by connecting the wires to the terminals
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snap the switch into place on the housing and replace the tape if applicable
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thread the screws to secure
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keeping the wires and water line in front of the ice door assembly, position the assembly in the housing and snap it into place
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thread the screws to secure
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connect the motor wire connecter and hook the wires behind the retaining clip
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snap the dispense water line into place
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reinstall the user interface assembly by first connecting the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals
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insert the upper tabs into the slots in the housing and snap the assembly into place
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plug the power cord back in