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KitchenAid Ice Machine Hinge Spring Replacement WP2208570

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the hinge spring on a KitchenAid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not open or close easily.

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 Door Hinge Spring 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
using a quarter-inch socket, unthread the two mounting 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
use pliers to help detach both door hinge springs from the hinges
15
install the new hinge spring by hooking one end onto the bracket and the other onto the hinge
16
confirm the door opens and closes properly
17
reposition the inner access panel and thread the screws to secure it to the frame
18
make sure the inserts are positioned
19
align the panel and rethread the mounting screws
20
Shock
21
plug the power cord back in
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the hinge spring on a KitchenAid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not open or close easily.

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 Door Hinge Spring 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
using a quarter-inch socket, unthread the two mounting 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
use pliers to help detach both door hinge springs from the hinges
15
install the new hinge spring by hooking one end onto the bracket and the other onto the hinge
16
confirm the door opens and closes properly
17
reposition the inner access panel and thread the screws to secure it to the frame
18
make sure the inserts are positioned
19
align the panel and rethread the mounting screws
20
Shock
21
plug the power cord back in

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