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Kitchenaid Ice Machine Hinge Pin Clip Replacement W10136142

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

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 Hinge Pin Clip 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
Heavy
16
have an assistant help support the door as you use a 5/16th inch socket to unthread the mounting screws securing both of the hinges to the frame
17
set the door on a towel
18
starting at a corner, pull the door gasket out of the channel on the liner
19
use a quarter-inch socket to unthread all of the screws securing the inner liner to the door assembly
20
pull the liner free
21
unthread the bottom screws securing the door assembly to the outer panel
22
Sharp
23
lift the bottom door assembly up and slide it down to separate it from the outer panel
24
detach the bottom trim
25
use pliers to detach the hinge pin clip
26
install the new hinge pin clip by aligning it on the hinge and snapping it into place
27
make sure both hinge rail assemblies are aligned
28
reposition the bottom trim
29
make sure the upper trim is in place then realign the magnet end cap on the top of the door assembly
30
confirm the inserts are in place in the outer door panel
31
holding the door assembly together, reposition it in the panel
32
rethread the screws on the bottom
33
realign the inner liner
34
rethread the screws on the bottom
35
starting on a corner, reinsert the door gasket into the channel on the liner
36
align the door hinges on the ice machine frame and thread the mounting screws
37
close the door and reattach the hinge springs to the hinges
38
confirmed the door opens and closes properly
39
reposition the inner access panel and make sure the inserts are positioned
40
align the panel and rethread the mounting screws
41
Shock
42
plug the power cord back in
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the hinge pin clip on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not open or close properly.

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 Hinge Pin Clip 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
Heavy
16
have an assistant help support the door as you use a 5/16th inch socket to unthread the mounting screws securing both of the hinges to the frame
17
set the door on a towel
18
starting at a corner, pull the door gasket out of the channel on the liner
19
use a quarter-inch socket to unthread all of the screws securing the inner liner to the door assembly
20
pull the liner free
21
unthread the bottom screws securing the door assembly to the outer panel
22
Sharp
23
lift the bottom door assembly up and slide it down to separate it from the outer panel
24
detach the bottom trim
25
use pliers to detach the hinge pin clip
26
install the new hinge pin clip by aligning it on the hinge and snapping it into place
27
make sure both hinge rail assemblies are aligned
28
reposition the bottom trim
29
make sure the upper trim is in place then realign the magnet end cap on the top of the door assembly
30
confirm the inserts are in place in the outer door panel
31
holding the door assembly together, reposition it in the panel
32
rethread the screws on the bottom
33
realign the inner liner
34
rethread the screws on the bottom
35
starting on a corner, reinsert the door gasket into the channel on the liner
36
align the door hinges on the ice machine frame and thread the mounting screws
37
close the door and reattach the hinge springs to the hinges
38
confirmed the door opens and closes properly
39
reposition the inner access panel and make sure the inserts are positioned
40
align the panel and rethread the mounting screws
41
Shock
42
plug the power cord back in

Applicable Product Model

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Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Product Diagram & Manuals
Parts Needed
Clip
Clip
$8.29
Total$0.00

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