DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the center pantry drawer slide on a KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator (Model KRMF706ESS01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the pantry drawer is not opening 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 Center Pantry Drawer Slide Assembly Replacement
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heavy, sharp, shock, water
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use a Phillip's-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the two top hinge covers
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to remove the top left hinge, lift up the clasp and detach the dispenser water supply line
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depress the catch to disconnect the wire connecter
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unthread the screw to release the grounding wire
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use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the front and rear mounting screws securing the top hinges to the appliance
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support each door as you remove the hinge
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open each door to a ninety degree position and have an assistant help you lift the doors off
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unthread the three mounting screws to release the left and right center hinges from the frame
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remove all of the shelving from the refrigerator compartment
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lift out the glass covering the crisper drawers
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remove the glass frame along with the drawers
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lift out the storage tray
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open the pantry drawers and remove both bins
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push up on the levers at the bottom of both drawer glide brackets to release the right drawer front from the brackets
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slide the glides back into the refrigerator
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to remove the left drawer front, you will need to detach the wire connection cover
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then use a small flat-head screwdriver to help disconnect the temperature control wire connecter
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you can now release the drawer front from the drawer glide brackets and fully remove it
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depress the tabs to release the wire harness access cover on the left side of the crisper drawer support panel
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disconnect the light switch harness
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release the tabs securing the crisper drawer support panel
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lift the front of the panel up and pull forward to remove
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use a thin putty knife to detach the vertical frame mullion then disconnect the wire connecter
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detach the access cover on the right side of the interior liner
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disconnect the two light switch wire connecters
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use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the screw securing the horizontal frame mullion assembly
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release the tabs on both sides of the assembly and fully remove
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lift out the center pantry drawer slide assembly
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position the new assembly on the guide fastened to the liner
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keeping the wires secured, reinstall the horizontal frame mullion assembly
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reconnect the wire connecters and replace the access cover
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reconnect the vertical frame mullion wire connecter
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make sure the tabs are straight then snap the frame into place
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feed the crisper drawer support panel wire harness through the side housing as you reposition the support panel
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connect the wire connecter and replace the cover
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replace the pantry drawer fronts by first pushing up on the lever at the bottom of the glide bracket to open
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insert the drawer front bracket into the glide bracket and release the lever to lock the drawer front in place
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repeat for opposite side
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reposition the drawer bins
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replace the storage tray
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reposition the crisper drawers
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realign the glass frame and replace the glass
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replace all of the shelving
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confirm the cam at the bottom of each door is properly set
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with the hinge base parallel with the door, insert the hinge pin and bushing into the hole
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rotate the hinge so the base is at a ninety degree angle to the door to reset the cam
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realign both center hinges on the frame
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thread the mounting screws to secure
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make sure the hinge bushing and washer are intact
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set each door on its respective bushing at a ninety degree angle and confirm it closes properly
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reinstall the top hinges
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feed the wires and water line through the hole in the left hinge as you position it on the door
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thread the mounting screws to secure
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slide the bushing over the wires and water line and insert it into the hinge
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connect the wire connecter and thread the screw to secure the grounding wire
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reattach the water supply line
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replace both hinge cover and secure them with the screws
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plug the power cord back in