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#1 Posted : Monday, September 30, 2013 2:51:08 PM(UTC)
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The ice dispenser on my fridge has stopped working correctly. The ice actuator (P/N AP3965487) has to be pressed really hard for the ice to come out. The water dispenser works fine. I believe the problem to be either the ice actuator or the dispenser switch (P/N Unknown). The problem is I can't figure out how to get the dispenser assembly apart and I can't find any instructions. From the parts diagram it appears that you would remove the drip tray (P/N AP3903379) to gain access to two screws underneath it to remove the cover (P/N AP3959100) but prying on the tray to take it off doesn't seem to work (I didn't pry too hard because I was afraid I'd break it). Am I right in believing that the drip tray needs to come off to get to the cover screws and that there are no fasteners involved in removing the drip tray?

I appreciate your assistance.
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#2 Posted : Wednesday, October 2, 2013 9:04:17 PM(UTC)
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Well, I answered my own question. With enough prying, the drip tray came out. There are no fasteners involved, its just a friction fit. I guess, with enough years of gunk buildup, it just gets really stuck.

I see that there are some micro switches in the dispenser assembly and I'm going to presume that they are actuated when someone uses the ice and water dispensers. Does anyone know if these switches, or the mechanisms that connect them to the dispensers, are adjustable? As you may recall, it's taking an extra hard push to get the ice to come out.
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