Frost buildup in ice-dispenser tube

Oct 21, 2007

Oct 21, 2007

Mark

You posted in exactly the right location.

Now we need to find out why the door is not sealing off. Look up inside the dispenser and see if the clear plastic chute is out of place and not allowing the actuator to come all the way back. If that is ok, move the door around with your finger. If it is loose and floppy then most likely something in the hinge system is broken. Look closely at the white plastic hinge that the door is mounted to and see if it is broken from the hinge pin. Look at where the metal hinge pin connects to the dispenser housing and see if the ear on the housing is broken off allowing the whole mechanism to drop on the right side.

Your model number starts with 106 as in.. 10659592990. You can go to sears,com, click on parts, enter the model number in and view a diagram of all the parts which will give you a better idea of what you are looking for. The image on the site is to big to see it all on the screen, but if you save it to your computer you can see it a little better. At least it works for me.

If you need to get into the dispenser to see it better,

remove the cover over the top freezer door hinge and unplug the wiring harness connection going to the dispenser.

Look at the very bottom edge of the dispenser front where it meets the freezer door. You will see 2 small slots. Insert a screwdriver just into the edge of the slot and twist while you apply a little downward pressure on the trim and it should pop loose. The are hooked in pretty tight and when they come loose you will think something broke but don't be alarmed.

When you get the front off you can remove the screws that hold the switch holder and see the  mechanism clearly.

I don't usually remove any wires until I see what needs to be done. If parts have to be ordered you can stick it back together until you have what you need.

Post back to let me know what you find.

Thanks/Mike

Oct 23, 2007

Groucho,

How you coming on the dispenser?

Thanks/Mike

Oct 29, 2007