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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenaid Ice Machine Door Switch Replacement WP12466104 
Kitchenaid Ice Machine Door Switch Replacement WP12466104
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door switch on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice machine will not make 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 Ice Machine - Model KUID508ESS2
2
Ice Machine Door Switch Replacement
3
Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, T-20 Torx bit, putty knife recommended
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 rear screws
12
Disconnect the ice bin thermistor wire connecter along with the cutting grid wire connecter
13
Heavy
14
Lift the top panel up and have the assistant support it
15
Unthread all of the screws to release the control housing from the top panel
16
Unthread the screw securing the grounding wire so you can set the top panel aside
17
Pull the tab back to release the old door switch
18
Disconnect the wire connecter
19
Install the new door switch by connecting the wire connecter and snapping it into place in the control housing
20
Secure the control housing grounding wire to the top panel with the screw
21
Realign the housing on the panel and thread all of the screws
22
Reposition the top panel
23
Reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter and reconnect the thermistor wire connecter
24
Rethread the front and rear screws to secure the top panel
25
Reposition the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
26
Secure it with the screws
27
Move the appliance back into place
28
Plug the power 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 door switch on a Kitchenaid ice machine (model KUID508ESS2). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the ice machine will not make 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 Ice Machine - Model KUID508ESS2
2
Ice Machine Door Switch Replacement
3
Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, T-20 Torx bit, putty knife recommended
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 rear screws
12
Disconnect the ice bin thermistor wire connecter along with the cutting grid wire connecter
13
Heavy
14
Lift the top panel up and have the assistant support it
15
Unthread all of the screws to release the control housing from the top panel
16
Unthread the screw securing the grounding wire so you can set the top panel aside
17
Pull the tab back to release the old door switch
18
Disconnect the wire connecter
19
Install the new door switch by connecting the wire connecter and snapping it into place in the control housing
20
Secure the control housing grounding wire to the top panel with the screw
21
Realign the housing on the panel and thread all of the screws
22
Reposition the top panel
23
Reconnect the cutting grid wire connecter and reconnect the thermistor wire connecter
24
Rethread the front and rear screws to secure the top panel
25
Reposition the access cover by aligning the bottom edge first so the ice scoop housing rests on top of the cover
26
Secure it with the screws
27
Move the appliance back into place
28
Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and your ice machine should be ready for use
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