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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Refrigerator Dispenser Actuator Paddle Replacement WPW10346924 
KitchenAid Refrigerator Dispenser Actuator Paddle Replacement WPW10346924
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$147.94Estimated Savings
$112.5006:20
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the dispenser actuator paddle on a KitchenAid Refrigerator (Model KRFF507HPS02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace one of the dispenser actuator paddles in this kitchenaid refrigerator, you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, two thin putty knives, and painter’s tape.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
3
Apply a strip of painter’s tape directly below the dispenser interface, as well as along the left edge.
4
Now insert the two thin putty knives to pry the left side and botom of the interface away from the door and you can then pull the top edge free.
5
Slide out the retaining clips securing the actuator paddle wire connecters, then disconnect all five wire connecters to fully remove the interface.
6
Next, lift out the strainer, then use a putty knife to help remove the tray insert.
7
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the tray.
8
Set the tray aside.
9
Now unthread the two upper screws securing the actuator paddle housing.
10
With the screws unthreaded, push the housing down.
11
Apply painter’s tape to the door on the left and right sides of the housing.
12
Use the putty knife or knives to release the retaining tabs to detach the housing.
13
Peel back the appropriate piece of tape to release the actuator paddle wires.
14
You can now push the actuator paddle from the rear while lifting up to detach the old component.
15
To install the new dispenser actuator paddle, feed the wire connecter through the hole in the housing, then align and slide the paddle down to snap it into place.
16
Secure the wires with the tape.
17
Feed the actuator paddle wire connecters through the holes in the dispenser separator and snap the housing into position.
18
Slide the housing up and replace the upper screws.
19
Reseat the tray and thread the screws to secure.
20
Replace the tray insert and the strainer.
21
Remove the tape from the sides of the actuator paddle housing.
22
Reconnect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the user interface.
23
Secure the actuator paddle wire connecters with the retaining clips.
24
Insert the upper tabs on the interface into the slots in the housing then snap the bottom into place.
25
Remove the tape.
26
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the dispenser actuator paddle on a KitchenAid Refrigerator (Model KRFF507HPS02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace one of the dispenser actuator paddles in this kitchenaid refrigerator, you will need a quarter-inch nut driver, two thin putty knives, and painter’s tape.
2
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance’s power cord.
3
Apply a strip of painter’s tape directly below the dispenser interface, as well as along the left edge.
4
Now insert the two thin putty knives to pry the left side and botom of the interface away from the door and you can then pull the top edge free.
5
Slide out the retaining clips securing the actuator paddle wire connecters, then disconnect all five wire connecters to fully remove the interface.
6
Next, lift out the strainer, then use a putty knife to help remove the tray insert.
7
Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the tray.
8
Set the tray aside.
9
Now unthread the two upper screws securing the actuator paddle housing.
10
With the screws unthreaded, push the housing down.
11
Apply painter’s tape to the door on the left and right sides of the housing.
12
Use the putty knife or knives to release the retaining tabs to detach the housing.
13
Peel back the appropriate piece of tape to release the actuator paddle wires.
14
You can now push the actuator paddle from the rear while lifting up to detach the old component.
15
To install the new dispenser actuator paddle, feed the wire connecter through the hole in the housing, then align and slide the paddle down to snap it into place.
16
Secure the wires with the tape.
17
Feed the actuator paddle wire connecters through the holes in the dispenser separator and snap the housing into position.
18
Slide the housing up and replace the upper screws.
19
Reseat the tray and thread the screws to secure.
20
Replace the tray insert and the strainer.
21
Remove the tape from the sides of the actuator paddle housing.
22
Reconnect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals on the user interface.
23
Secure the actuator paddle wire connecters with the retaining clips.
24
Insert the upper tabs on the interface into the slots in the housing then snap the bottom into place.
25
Remove the tape.
26
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Dispenser Actuator
$147.94
Total$0.00
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