Kitchenaid Ice Machine Left Door Hinge Replacement 2208425

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Total Parts Cost

$72.37

Estimated Savings

$112.50

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Description

This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the left door hinge 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

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KitchenAid Ice Machine - Model KUID508ESS2

Ice Machine Left Door Hinge Replacement

Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, pliers, 5/16th inch socket

Shock

Unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply to the appliance

Using a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower outer access control panel

Sharp

Set the outer panel and inserts aside

Unthread the screws to release the inner access panel from the frame

Use pliers to help detach both door hinge springs from the hinges

Heavy

Have an assistant help support the the door as you use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screws securing both of the hinges to the frame

Set the door on a towel or blanket

Starting at the corner, pull the door gasket out of the channel on the liner

Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread all of the screws securing the inner liner to the door assembly

Pull the liner free

Unthread the bottom screws securing the door assembly to the outer panel

Sharp

Lift the bottom of the door assembly up and slide it down to separate it from the outer panel

Detach from the bottom trim

Use pliers to help detach the left door hinge pin clip

Slide out the pin and remove the old hinge

Install the new door hinge by aligning it on the side rail as you insert the hinge pin

Snap on the pin clip to secure

Make sure both hinge rail assemblies are aligned and then reposition the bottom trim

Make sure the upper trim is in place, then realign the magnet end cap on the top of the door assembly

Confirm the inserts are in place in the outer door panel

Holding the door assembly together, reposition it in the panel

Rethread the screws on the bottom

Realign the inner liner

Rethread the screws

Starting on a corner, reinsert the door gasket into the channel on the liner

Align the door hinges on the ice machine frame and thread the mounting screws

Close the door and reattach the hinge springs to the hinges

Confirm the door opens and closes properly

Reposition the inner access panel and thread the screws to secure it to the frame

Make sure the inserts are positioned and then align the panel and rethread the mounting screws

Plug the power cord back in or restore the power supply and your ice machine should be ready for use

Description

Step-By-Step Instructions

KitchenAid Ice Machine - Model KUID508ESS2

Ice Machine Left Door Hinge Replacement

Tools needed: Either a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, pliers, 5/16th inch socket

Shock

Unplug the power cord or shut off the power supply to the appliance

Using a quarter-inch socket or nut driver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower outer access control panel

Sharp

Set the outer panel and inserts aside

Unthread the screws to release the inner access panel from the frame

Use pliers to help detach both door hinge springs from the hinges

Heavy

Have an assistant help support the the door as you use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the mounting screws securing both of the hinges to the frame

Set the door on a towel or blanket

Starting at the corner, pull the door gasket out of the channel on the liner

Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread all of the screws securing the inner liner to the door assembly

Pull the liner free

Unthread the bottom screws securing the door assembly to the outer panel

Sharp

Lift the bottom of the door assembly up and slide it down to separate it from the outer panel

Detach from the bottom trim

Use pliers to help detach the left door hinge pin clip

Slide out the pin and remove the old hinge

Install the new door hinge by aligning it on the side rail as you insert the hinge pin

Snap on the pin clip to secure