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Model: KSRG22FKSS	Brand: Kitchen Aid	Age: 5 - 10 years
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ddokk		#1 Posted : Friday, July 15, 2011 7:40:30 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/15/2011(UTC) Posts: 2		The ice maker dispenser door doesn't completely shut resulting in frost/ice forming on and around ice dispenser. Any repair tips?:confused:


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Jeff / APP Team		#2 Posted : Friday, July 15, 2011 11:25:44 AM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators Joined: 2/14/2011(UTC) Posts: 816		Hello ddokk. Check and see if the tabs that hold the dispenser door in place are broken. If so, you will need to replace the door chute repair kit. *[FONT=Arial.Bold.Italic050]SERVICING THE ICE AND WATER DISPENSER[/FONT]* [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]The new ice and water dispenser is a simplified[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]design, using half the number of parts as the[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]previous design. Since the new dispenser is[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050].foamed-in. the freezer door, it cannot be removed[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]as an assembly, however it can be easily[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]serviced. Following are the steps for disassembly:[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050][FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813]1. Unplug the refrigerator power cord.[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]2. Remove the overflow grille from the housing.[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]3. Unsnap front cover at the bottom of the[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]housing. [/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]You'll need to insert a flatblade screwdriver into the molded slots on the bottom edge of the facade and pry outward carefully.use tape or pad so you don't damage the freezer door panel.[/FONT] [/FONT][FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813]4. Disconnect the front cover switch harness[/FONT][/FONT][/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050][FONT=Arial045.813] [FONT=Arial045.813]connector and set the cover aside.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813]5. Disconnect the power wire harness connector (BL/BK and W wires)[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]6. Disconnect the flapper door heater wire harness connector (if one is present).[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]7. Release the dispenser microswitch retainers and slide the switches off of their locator pins. Carefully handle the switches so they do not come apart.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]8. Disconnect the wires from the terminals of the lamp holder.[/FONT] [/FONT][/FONT] [/FONT][/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813]9. Remove the two 1/4. hex head screws from the control bracket and remove the control bracket.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]10. Remove the 1/4. hex head screw to remove the water fitting (fill spout) from the water dispenser lever.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]11. Unsnap the ice guide and remove it from the ice dispenser lever.[/FONT] [/FONT][FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813]12. Remove the air pot by sliding the rear of the air pot out of the slot molded to the dispenser housing and slip the linkage out of the flapper door mechanism assembly.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]13. Unsnap the flapper door and remove it from the ice dispenser lever. While you remove the flapper door, carefully guide the flapper door heater wire and connector over the door mechanism assembly.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]14. Remove the 1/4. hex head screw securing the dispenser levers pivot retainer to the dispenser housing and remove the retainer.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]15. Remove the water dispenser lever.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]16. Remove the ice dispenser lever by maneuvering it around the door mechanism assembly.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]17. Pull the pin from the door mechanism assembly and remove the spring and mechanism assembly.[/FONT][/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813] [FONT=Arial045.813]18. Reassemble in reverse order.[/FONT] [/FONT]Hope this helps. Part number: AP3872692 Dispenser front replacement parts for WHIRLPOOL KSRG22FKSS03 SIDE-BY-SIDE REFRIGERATOR \| AppliancePartsPros.com


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Joe / APP Team		#3 Posted : Friday, July 15, 2011 12:03:13 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators Joined: 7/14/2010(UTC) Posts: 5,222 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Originally Posted by: ddokk The ice maker dispenser door doesn't completely shut resulting in frost/ice forming on and around ice dispenser. Any repair tips?:confused: Ddokk, You most likely have a damaged ice flapper door hinge problem. Here's some access information, to help you out: *[FONT=Arial.Bold.Italic050]SERVICING THE ICE AND WATER DISPENSER[/FONT]* [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]The new ice and water dispenser is a simplified[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]design, using half the number of parts as the[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]previous design. Since the new dispenser is[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050].foamed-in. the freezer door, it cannot be removed[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]as an assembly, however it can be easily[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]serviced. Following are the steps for disassembly:[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050][FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813]1. Unplug the refrigerator power cord.[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]2. Remove the overflow grille from the housing.[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]3. Unsnap front cover at the bottom of the[/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]housing. [/FONT] [FONT=Times.New.Roman050]You'll need to insert a flatblade screwdriver into the molded slots on the bottom edge of the facade and pry outward carefully.use tape or pad so you don't damage the freezer door panel.[/FONT] [/FONT][FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813]4. Disconnect the front cover switch harness[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial045.813] [FONT=Arial045.813]connector and set the cover aside.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813]5. Disconnect the power wire harness connector (BL/BK and W wires)[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]6. Disconnect the flapper door heater wire harness connector (if one is present).[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]7. Release the dispenser microswitch retainers and slide the switches off of their locator pins. Carefully handle the switches so they do not come apart.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]8. Disconnect the wires from the terminals of the lamp holder.[/FONT] [/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813]9. Remove the two 1/4. hex head screws from the control bracket and remove the control bracket.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]10. Remove the 1/4. hex head screw to remove the water fitting (fill spout) from the water dispenser lever.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]11. Unsnap the ice guide and remove it from the ice dispenser lever.[/FONT] [/FONT][FONT=Arial045.813][FONT=Arial045.813]12. Remove the air pot by sliding the rear of the air pot out of the slot molded to the dispenser housing and slip the linkage out of the flapper door mechanism assembly.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]13. Unsnap the flapper door and remove it from the ice dispenser lever. While you remove the flapper door, carefully guide the flapper door heater wire and connector over the door mechanism assembly.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]14. Remove the 1/4. hex head screw securing the dispenser levers pivot retainer to the dispenser housing and remove the retainer.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]15. Remove the water dispenser lever.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]16. Remove the ice dispenser lever by maneuvering it around the door mechanism assembly.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]17. Pull the pin from the door mechanism assembly and remove the spring and mechanism assembly.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]18. Reassemble in reverse order.[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]If the pin or tabs on the housing are damaged, you'll need,[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]Part number: AP3872692 [/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]Good Luck,[/FONT] [FONT=Arial045.813]:) :) :) [/FONT] [/FONT]


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ddokk		#4 Posted : Friday, July 15, 2011 12:48:23 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/15/2011(UTC) Posts: 2		Thanks for the repair tips. I'll check for a damaged ice flapper door hinge and order the necessary parts.


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Joe / APP Team		#5 Posted : Friday, July 15, 2011 1:08:29 PM(UTC) Quote Multi-Quote
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators Joined: 7/14/2010(UTC) Posts: 5,222 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Originally Posted by: ddokk Thanks for the repair tips. I'll check for a damaged ice flapper door hinge and order the necessary parts. Ddokk, Good Deal, We're pretty sure you'll do fine and be up and running in no time. Thanks, :) :) :)


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