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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Ice Machine Water Filter Housing Replacement W11266112 
Kitchenaid Ice Machine Water Filter Housing Replacement W11266112
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$166.61Estimated Savings
$112.5004:12
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water filter housing on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice machine is leaking.
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 Housing Replacement
3
Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or a nut driver, T-20 Torx bit, T-15 Torx bit, half-inch wrench, putty knife recomended
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
Uninstall the water filter
13
Disconnect the ice bin thermistor wire connecter along with the cutting grid wire connecter
14
Heavy
15
Lift the top panel up and have the assistant support it
16
Use a T-15 Torx bit to unthread the screws to release the filter housing cover
17
Pull the fiter housing free
18
Use a half-inch wrench to depress the retaining rings to detach the water lines from the housing
19
Install the new water filter housing by inserting the water lines into the ports until fully seated
20
Position the filter housing in the control housing
21
Realign the housing cover and secure it with the screws
22
Reposition the top panel
23
Reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter and reconnect the thermistor wire connecter
24
Install the water filter
25
Rethreat the front and rear screws to secure the top panel
26
Reposition the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
27
Secure it with the screws
28
Move the appliance back into place
29
Plug the power supply 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 water filter housing on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice machine is leaking.
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 Housing Replacement
3
Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or a nut driver, T-20 Torx bit, T-15 Torx bit, half-inch wrench, putty knife recomended
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
Uninstall the water filter
13
Disconnect the ice bin thermistor wire connecter along with the cutting grid wire connecter
14
Heavy
15
Lift the top panel up and have the assistant support it
16
Use a T-15 Torx bit to unthread the screws to release the filter housing cover
17
Pull the fiter housing free
18
Use a half-inch wrench to depress the retaining rings to detach the water lines from the housing
19
Install the new water filter housing by inserting the water lines into the ports until fully seated
20
Position the filter housing in the control housing
21
Realign the housing cover and secure it with the screws
22
Reposition the top panel
23
Reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter and reconnect the thermistor wire connecter
24
Install the water filter
25
Rethreat the front and rear screws to secure the top panel
26
Reposition the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
27
Secure it with the screws
28
Move the appliance back into place
29
Plug the power supply cord back in or restore the power supply and your ice machine should be ready for use
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Filter Housing
$166.61
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Ice Machine Cleaner
$19.87
Total$0.00
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