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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator Left Door Closing Cam Replacement W11163783 
KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator Left Door Closing Cam Replacement W11163783
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$53.20Estimated Savings
$112.5004:23
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the left door closing cam on a KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator (Model KRMF706ESS01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator door is not closing 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 Left Door Closing Cam Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
unthread the Phillip's-head screw to release the top hinge cover
7
Water
8
lift up the clasp and detach the dispenser water supply line
9
depress the catch to disconnect the wire connecter
10
unthread the screw to release the grounding wire
11
use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the front and rear mounting screws securing the top hinges to the appliance
12
Heavy
13
support the door as you slide the hinge off
14
open the refrigerator door to a ninety degree position and have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the bushing and set aside
15
use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the screws securing the door stop
16
pull the old cam out
17
insert the new cam into the bottom of the door and secure with the screw
18
replace the door stop and thread the screws
19
confirm the cam is properly set
20
to do this, unthread the screws to release the center hinge
21
with the hinge base parallel with the door, insert the hinge pin and bushing into the hole
22
rotate the hinge so the base is at a ninety degree angle to the door to reset the cam
23
remove the hinge and reattach it to the frame
24
set the door on the hinge bushing at a ninety degree angle and close the door
25
reinstall the top hinge by inserting the wires and water line through the hole in the hinge
26
thread the mounting screws to secure
27
slide the bushing over the wires and water line and insert it into the hinge
28
connect the wire connecter and thread the screw to secure the grounding wire
29
reattach the water supply line
30
replace the cover and secure it with the screw
31
Shock
32
plug the power cord back in
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the left door closing cam on a KitchenAid 5 Door Refrigerator (Model KRMF706ESS01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator door is not closing 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 Left Door Closing Cam Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
unthread the Phillip's-head screw to release the top hinge cover
7
Water
8
lift up the clasp and detach the dispenser water supply line
9
depress the catch to disconnect the wire connecter
10
unthread the screw to release the grounding wire
11
use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the front and rear mounting screws securing the top hinges to the appliance
12
Heavy
13
support the door as you slide the hinge off
14
open the refrigerator door to a ninety degree position and have an assistant help you to lift the door off of the bushing and set aside
15
use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the screws securing the door stop
16
pull the old cam out
17
insert the new cam into the bottom of the door and secure with the screw
18
replace the door stop and thread the screws
19
confirm the cam is properly set
20
to do this, unthread the screws to release the center hinge
21
with the hinge base parallel with the door, insert the hinge pin and bushing into the hole
22
rotate the hinge so the base is at a ninety degree angle to the door to reset the cam
23
remove the hinge and reattach it to the frame
24
set the door on the hinge bushing at a ninety degree angle and close the door
25
reinstall the top hinge by inserting the wires and water line through the hole in the hinge
26
thread the mounting screws to secure
27
slide the bushing over the wires and water line and insert it into the hinge
28
connect the wire connecter and thread the screw to secure the grounding wire
29
reattach the water supply line
30
replace the cover and secure it with the screw
31
Shock
32
plug the power cord back in
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Closing Cam
$53.20
Total$0.00
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