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Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement

Introdução

Use this guide to replace the auger motor assembly in an older Whirlpool side‑by‑side refrigerator

The auger motor assembly drives the auger which feeds ice to the ice dispenser located on the freezer door.

If the auger motor assembly fails the refrigerator will not dispense ice.

This guide is based on a Whirlpool Model ED5FTGXKQ02 Refrigerator.

O que você precisa

  1. Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Safety precautions: passo 1, imagem 1 %32

    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off your main water supply (if connected)

    • Unplug your device

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  2. Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Open the freezer door: passo 2, imagem 1 %32

    • Pull the handle of the freezer door towards you to open it.

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  3. Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Open the refrigerator door: passo 3, imagem 1 %32

    • Pull the handle of the refrigerator door towards you to open it.

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  5. Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Lift the ice maker flap: passo 4, imagem 1 %32 Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Lift the ice maker flap: passo 4, imagem 2 %32 Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Lift the ice maker flap: passo 4, imagem 3 %32

    • Lift the ice maker flap.

    • Slide the ice maker flap into its slot.

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  6. Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice bucket: passo 5, imagem 1 %32 Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice bucket: passo 5, imagem 2 %32 Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice bucket: passo 5, imagem 3 %32

    • Llift the ice bucket slightly and pull it towards you to remove it.

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  7. Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Remove the auger motor assembly screws: passo 6, imagem 1 %32

    • Use a nut driver to remove the screws securing the auger motor assembly.

    • For ease of photographing the process, the ice maker has been removed. This is not necessary to complete this guide.

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  8. Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Move the auger motor assembly: passo 7, imagem 1 %32 Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Move the auger motor assembly: passo 7, imagem 2 %32 Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Move the auger motor assembly: passo 7, imagem 3 %32

    • Move the auger assembly outward and lower it to rest on the shelf below.

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  9. Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the auger motor assembly connector: passo 8, imagem 1 %32 Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the auger motor assembly connector: passo 8, imagem 2 %32 Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the auger motor assembly connector: passo 8, imagem 3 %32

    • The auger motor assembly connector is secured by a tab at its lower edge.

    • Use your fingers, a spudger, or a small flathead screwdriver to pry and release the tab on the connector.

    • Pull the auger motor assembly connector straight out to disconnect it.

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  10. Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Remove the auger motor assembly: passo 9, imagem 1 %32 Whirlpool Older Model Side‑By‑Side Refrigerator Auger Motor Assembly Replacement, Remove the auger motor assembly: passo 9, imagem 2 %32

    • Remove the auger motor assembly from the freezer.

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Conclusão

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Ask our Answers community for help.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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