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Model: 253.5569240N	Brand: Kenmore	Age: 1 - 5 years
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thechief76		#1 Posted : Thursday, August 20, 2009 5:40:55 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/20/2009(UTC) Posts: 5		My icemaker will only dispense crushed ice even when you push the cube button. Any help will be appreciated, thanks
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Gene		#2 Posted : Thursday, August 20, 2009 3:27:38 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Check the solenoid (#45 on the diagram) for continuity. - The solenoid assembly Part number: AP3965560 Gene.
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thechief76		#3 Posted : Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:29:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/20/2009(UTC) Posts: 5		thanks, now for a dumb question. How do you get the front panel off to get at the works, thanks again
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Gene		#4 Posted : Thursday, August 20, 2009 8:29:20 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Remove the ice bin and the screws secured the auger motor cover (#20). The solenoid is behind the cover. Possible the ice maker has to be removed as well. Gene.
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thechief76		#5 Posted : Saturday, August 22, 2009 1:03:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/20/2009(UTC) Posts: 5		Thanks Gene, ordered the part and will put in (attempt) next week, I'll let you know what happens, again thanks for responding, you guys that know this stuff and are willing to share are great. Jeff
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Gene		#6 Posted : Saturday, August 22, 2009 8:07:16 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Jeff, I did not say that the solenoid is 100% bad. I just do not know without proper testing. It could be something else wrong as well. Gene.
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thechief76		#7 Posted : Saturday, August 22, 2009 9:48:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/20/2009(UTC) Posts: 5		I know Gene, but I have to start somewhere, process of elimination. cant hurt , if I have to throw in a couple parts till I find it Jeff
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thechief76		#8 Posted : Tuesday, August 25, 2009 11:50:42 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 8/20/2009(UTC) Posts: 5		Gene, put in new selonoid and it works beautifully, cant thank you enough for the help.:) :) Jeff:)
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Gene		#9 Posted : Thursday, August 27, 2009 8:55:52 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Jeff, I'm glad you hit bulls eye at the first try. Good job! Gene.
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