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Old 08-06-2007, 07:18 AM
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Model Number: 253.5466440A   Brand: Kenmore   Age: 1 - 5 years   

My Kenmore refrigerator, model 253.5466440A has an in the door ice dispenser and it appears to not be able to deliver cubes. The ice comes out crushed regardless of the setting. I happen to have just come back from being two weeks away, but we had a house sitter who was using it so I don't think it was from lack of use. Any ideas?
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Remove the ice container and the cover for the auger motor. Check the solenoid for continuity. If there is no continuity replace the solenoid. The part number for the new one is AP3965453
If there is continuity remove the wires from the solenoid, attach the power probes from the meter to the wires, set the ice dispenser for the whole cubes and holding the door switch pushed in, push the ice cube release button. It should be 120V measured across solenoid wires. If there is athe proper power replaced the solenoid.
If there is no power then the problem is with the ice dispenser in the door.
Let me know and we will go further.
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My Kenmore refrigerator, model 253.5466440A has an in the door ice dispenser and it appears to not be able to deliver cubes. The ice comes out crushed regardless of the setting. I happen to have just come back from being two weeks away, but we had a house sitter who was using it so I don't think it was from lack of use. Any ideas?
I seem to have the same problem. Did you find out what your problem was??
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I have the same problem and i replaced the solenoid. It still despences only crushed ice. what should i do next?
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Hi Duane,

What is the model number of the fridge?

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What is the model number of the fridge?

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I'll get the model number tonight when i arrive home.
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My G.E. refrigerator model number is TFX25JRYD WW, serial number is LR251043.
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Duane,

Does the solenoid clicks when the ice dispenser calls for a whole cubes?

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