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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Ice Machine Water Inlet Tube Replacement W11256498 
Kitchenaid Ice Machine Water Inlet Tube Replacement W11256498
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$78.52Estimated Savings
$112.5004:39
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet tube on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice maker is not making ice.
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 Five-Door Refrigerator - KRMF706ESS01
2
Ice Machine Water Inlet Tube Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
Water
7
turn off the water supply to the appliance
8
Heavy
9
have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall
10
use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the screws securing the lower outer access panel
11
Sharp
12
set the outer panel and inserts aside
13
unthread the screws to release the inner access panel from the frame
14
unthread the screws securing the water inlet valve bracket to the frame
15
Water
16
use a 5/16th inch wrench to depress the retaining ring to release the tube from the valve
17
unthread all of the screws to release the lower rear access panel
18
Water
19
using a half-inch wrench and an adjustable wrench, unthread the compression nut to release the water supply tubing from the inlet tube connecter
20
unthread the mounting screw securing the inlet tube to the upper access panel
21
install the new tube by feeding the appropriate end through the rear of the appliance
22
thread the mounting screws to secure the tube to the upper access panel
23
connect the water supply tubing by threading the compression nut
24
reinstall the lower access panel
25
returning to the front, insert the new inlet tube into the valve port until fully seated
26
realign the valve bracket on the frame and secure it with screws
27
reposition the inner access panel and make sure the inserts are positioned
28
align the panel and rethread the mounting screws
29
Water
30
turn off the water supply to the appliance
31
Shock
32
plug the power cord back in
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet tube on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice maker is not making ice.
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 Five-Door Refrigerator - KRMF706ESS01
2
Ice Machine Water Inlet Tube Replacement
3
heavy, sharp, shock, water
4
Shock
5
unplug the power cord
6
Water
7
turn off the water supply to the appliance
8
Heavy
9
have an assistant help you to move the appliance away from the wall
10
use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the screws securing the lower outer access panel
11
Sharp
12
set the outer panel and inserts aside
13
unthread the screws to release the inner access panel from the frame
14
unthread the screws securing the water inlet valve bracket to the frame
15
Water
16
use a 5/16th inch wrench to depress the retaining ring to release the tube from the valve
17
unthread all of the screws to release the lower rear access panel
18
Water
19
using a half-inch wrench and an adjustable wrench, unthread the compression nut to release the water supply tubing from the inlet tube connecter
20
unthread the mounting screw securing the inlet tube to the upper access panel
21
install the new tube by feeding the appropriate end through the rear of the appliance
22
thread the mounting screws to secure the tube to the upper access panel
23
connect the water supply tubing by threading the compression nut
24
reinstall the lower access panel
25
returning to the front, insert the new inlet tube into the valve port until fully seated
26
realign the valve bracket on the frame and secure it with screws
27
reposition the inner access panel and make sure the inserts are positioned
28
align the panel and rethread the mounting screws
29
Water
30
turn off the water supply to the appliance
31
Shock
32
plug the power cord back in
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Water Supply Tube
$78.52
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Ice Machine Cleaner
$19.87
Total$0.00
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