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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator Water Filter Inlet Line Replacement W11209890 
KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator Water Filter Inlet Line Replacement W11209890
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$57.38Estimated Savings
$112.5005:25
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water filter inlet line on a KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator (Model KRMF706ESS01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if water is not dispensing properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
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 Inlet Line Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
open the freezer drawer and pull the base grille forward to remove
7
use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them
8
Heavy
9
you can now roll the appliance forward
10
depress the water filter cover to release
11
rotate the filter clockwise to remove
12
using the quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the two screws securing the water reservoir access panel
13
pull the panel down using a screwdriver to help detach the mounting posts
14
disconnect the LED light wire connecter and set the panel aside
15
use a half-inch wrench to depress the retaining rings to release the inlet and outlet water lines from the filter housing ports
16
use the quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread all of the screws to release the lower rear access panel
17
depress the retaining ring to release the reservoir water line from the valve post and fully remove the reservoir
18
unthread the screw securing the inlet line to the rear panel and remove the retainer
19
peel back the tape if necessary
20
remove the insulating block and you can fully remove the old filter inlet line
21
install the new line by inserting the end with the ninety-degree connecter through the slot near the top of the appliance
22
replace the insulating block
23
secure the line with tape
24
align the retainer on the new water line and thread the screw to secure to the rear panel
25
reinstall the access panel
26
returning to the front of the appliance, fully insert the inlet line into the water filter housing port
27
reinstall the water reservoir access panel by first connecting the LED light wire connecter
28
insert the three tabs at the back into the slots then snap the mounting posts into place
29
rethread the screws
30
align the tab on the water filter with the notch in the housing and rotate the filter clockwise until it locks in place then close the cover
31
Heavy
32
push the refrigerator back against the wall
33
lower the front leveling legs until they are in contact with the floor
34
replace the base grille with the leveling assemblies then snap the grille 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 repair instructions for replacing the water filter inlet line on a KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator (Model KRMF706ESS01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if water is not dispensing properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
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 Inlet Line Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
open the freezer drawer and pull the base grille forward to remove
7
use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them
8
Heavy
9
you can now roll the appliance forward
10
depress the water filter cover to release
11
rotate the filter clockwise to remove
12
using the quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the two screws securing the water reservoir access panel
13
pull the panel down using a screwdriver to help detach the mounting posts
14
disconnect the LED light wire connecter and set the panel aside
15
use a half-inch wrench to depress the retaining rings to release the inlet and outlet water lines from the filter housing ports
16
use the quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread all of the screws to release the lower rear access panel
17
depress the retaining ring to release the reservoir water line from the valve post and fully remove the reservoir
18
unthread the screw securing the inlet line to the rear panel and remove the retainer
19
peel back the tape if necessary
20
remove the insulating block and you can fully remove the old filter inlet line
21
install the new line by inserting the end with the ninety-degree connecter through the slot near the top of the appliance
22
replace the insulating block
23
secure the line with tape
24
align the retainer on the new water line and thread the screw to secure to the rear panel
25
reinstall the access panel
26
returning to the front of the appliance, fully insert the inlet line into the water filter housing port
27
reinstall the water reservoir access panel by first connecting the LED light wire connecter
28
insert the three tabs at the back into the slots then snap the mounting posts into place
29
rethread the screws
30
align the tab on the water filter with the notch in the housing and rotate the filter clockwise until it locks in place then close the cover
31
Heavy
32
push the refrigerator back against the wall
33
lower the front leveling legs until they are in contact with the floor
34
replace the base grille with the leveling assemblies then snap the grille into place
35
Water
36
turn the water supply back on
37
Shock
38
plug the power cord back in
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Line
$57.38
Total$0.00
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