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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment Repair>KitchenAid Ice Machine Filter Switch Replacement W11171663
KitchenAid Ice Machine Filter Switch Replacement W11171663
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$112.5004:42
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the filter switch on a KitchenAid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step By Step Instructions
1
KitchenAid Ice Machine - Model KUID508ESS2
2
Ice Machine Water Filter Switch Replacement
3
Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or a nut driver, T-20 Torx bit, pliars, flat-head screwdriver, putty knife suggested
4
Shock
5
Unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply to the appliance
6
Heavy
7
Have an assistant help you move the appliance away from the wall or cabinet
8
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the access cover to the control panel
9
You can use a putty knife to help pry the cover free
10
Use a T-20 Torx Bit to unthread the front screws securing the top panel
11
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the rear screws
12
Disconnect the ice bin thermistor wire connecter along with the cutting grid wire connecter
13
Heavy
14
Lift the top panel up and have the assistant support it
15
Unthread all of the screws to release the control housing from the top panel
16
Unthread the screw securing the grounding wire so you can set the top panel aside
17
Uninstall the water filter
18
Disconnect the wires from the filter switch
19
You can use pliers and a flat-head screw driver to remove the old switch
20
Install the new water filter switch by inserting it through the housing and snapping it into place
21
Connect the wires to the terminals
22
Reinstall the water filter
23
Secure the control housing grounding wire to the top panel with the screw
24
Realign the housing on the panel and thread all of the screws
25
Reposition the top panel
26
Reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter and reconnect the thermistor wire connecter
27
Rethread the front and rear screws to secure the top panel
28
Reinstall the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
29
Secure it with the screws
30
Move the appliance back into place
31
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and your ice machine should be ready for use
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the filter switch on a KitchenAid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Whirlpool, Tappan, Estate, Kitchenaide
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
KitchenAid Ice Machine - Model KUID508ESS2
2
Ice Machine Water Filter Switch Replacement
3
Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or a nut driver, T-20 Torx bit, pliars, flat-head screwdriver, putty knife suggested
4
Shock
5
Unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply to the appliance
6
Heavy
7
Have an assistant help you move the appliance away from the wall or cabinet
8
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the access cover to the control panel
9
You can use a putty knife to help pry the cover free
10
Use a T-20 Torx Bit to unthread the front screws securing the top panel
11
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the rear screws
12
Disconnect the ice bin thermistor wire connecter along with the cutting grid wire connecter
13
Heavy
14
Lift the top panel up and have the assistant support it
15
Unthread all of the screws to release the control housing from the top panel
16
Unthread the screw securing the grounding wire so you can set the top panel aside
17
Uninstall the water filter
18
Disconnect the wires from the filter switch
19
You can use pliers and a flat-head screw driver to remove the old switch
20
Install the new water filter switch by inserting it through the housing and snapping it into place
21
Connect the wires to the terminals
22
Reinstall the water filter
23
Secure the control housing grounding wire to the top panel with the screw
24
Realign the housing on the panel and thread all of the screws
25
Reposition the top panel
26
Reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter and reconnect the thermistor wire connecter
27
Rethread the front and rear screws to secure the top panel
28
Reinstall the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
29
Secure it with the screws
30
Move the appliance back into place
31
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and your ice machine should be ready for use
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