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Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement

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  1. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Safety precautions: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 1
    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off your main water supply

    • Unplug your device

  2. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Open the doors: Schritt 2, Bild 1 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Open the doors: Schritt 2, Bild 2 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Open the doors: Schritt 2, Bild 3 von 3
    • Depending on your repair, open one or both doors.

  3. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the icemaker tray: Schritt 3, Bild 1 von 2 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the icemaker tray: Schritt 3, Bild 2 von 2
    • Pull the icemaker tray completely out of its slot in the chassis.

  4. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Unfasten the icemaker assembly: Schritt 4, Bild 1 von 2 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Unfasten the icemaker assembly: Schritt 4, Bild 2 von 2
    • Remove the screw(s) securing the icemaker assembly.

    • The second photo shows the potential screw locations in a removed icemaker assembly.

  5. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Reposition the icemaker assembly: Schritt 5, Bild 1 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Reposition the icemaker assembly: Schritt 5, Bild 2 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Reposition the icemaker assembly: Schritt 5, Bild 3 von 3
    • Pull the icemaker assembly off its slot in the chassis.

    • Let the assembly hang to access its connectors.

  6. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker assembly: Schritt 6, Bild 1 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker assembly: Schritt 6, Bild 2 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker assembly: Schritt 6, Bild 3 von 3
    • Disconnect any connectors attached to the icemaker assembly.

  7. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the icemaker assembly: Schritt 7, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the icemaker assembly.

  8. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Unfasten the icemaker auger assembly: Schritt 8, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the screw(s) securing the icemaker auger assembly.

  9. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Reposition the icemaker auger assembly: Schritt 9, Bild 1 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Reposition the icemaker auger assembly: Schritt 9, Bild 2 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Reposition the icemaker auger assembly: Schritt 9, Bild 3 von 3
    • Pull the icemaker auger assembly off of its slot in the chassis.

    • Let the assembly hang to access its connectors.

  10. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker auger assembly: Schritt 10, Bild 1 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker auger assembly: Schritt 10, Bild 2 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker auger assembly: Schritt 10, Bild 3 von 3
    • Disconnect any connectors attached to the icemaker auger assembly.

  11. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the icemaker auger assembly: Schritt 11, Bild 1 von 1
    • Remove the icemaker auger assembly.

  12. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the dispenser: Schritt 12, Bild 1 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the dispenser: Schritt 12, Bild 2 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the dispenser: Schritt 12, Bild 3 von 3
    • Slide the dispenser head out of its slot in the icemaker auger assembly.

  13. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement: Schritt 13, Bild 1 von 2 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement: Schritt 13, Bild 2 von 2
    • Remove the dispenser head out of its metal solenoid cube.

  14. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the tape: Schritt 14, Bild 1 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the tape: Schritt 14, Bild 2 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Remove the tape: Schritt 14, Bild 3 von 3
    • Peel the tape off the solenoid connector.

    • Set the tape aside. You'll reuse it during reassembly.

  15. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the solenoid: Schritt 15, Bild 1 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the solenoid: Schritt 15, Bild 2 von 3 Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Disconnect the solenoid: Schritt 15, Bild 3 von 3
    • Disconnect the connector attached to the solenoid.

  16. Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Solenoid Replacement, Meter the solenoid: Schritt 16, Bild 1 von 1
    • If you own a multimeter, you can test your solenoid's resistance.

    • A range between 10-500Ω is acceptable. Check your fridge solenoid specs sheet for more details. The pictured solenoid measured at 33.9Ω.

Abschluss

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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