Most Popular Parts
These are the most commonly purchased repair parts for KIMF8118746.
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This ice cube mold and heater assembly has a flake resistant surface with separations that mold eight ice crescents and is used with modular style icemakers on some refrigerators. The mold heater is an electrical device that thaws the ice quickly, so it can be released from the icemaker mold. If your ice maker is not making ice you may need to replace this part. Please remember to disconnect the power and water supply before starting your repair.
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The water tubing is made of plastic and goes between the water valve and the back of your refrigerator. The tubing is 72-inch in length, 1/4 inch in diameter, and comes with 2 inserts. This tube may be longer than the original tube and may need to be cut to fit your appliance. The water tube transports water to the ice and water dispensers. If there is no water going to the ice maker, your refrigerator is leaking, or if the ice and water dispensers are not dispensing properly, you may need to replace this tube kit. This part is an OEM part directly from the manufacturer. Please remember to shut off the water supply and to disconnect the power to your refrigerator before starting your repair.
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When energized, the water inlet valve will release water from the supply line into the ice mold and the water dispenser in the refrigerator. If the ice maker is not making/dispensing ice, not dispensing water, or leaking, you may need to replace the water inlet valve. The water inlet valve is in the back section of your refrigerator and will need to be pulled out from the wall. Make sure to disconnect both the water and power supply before starting your repair. The manufacturer has redesigned the valve; it may appear different than the original. The updated valve has a new quick connection. To install the updated valve, cut the retaining nut off the existing water line and gently push into the new valve. This is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power and the water supply before starting your repair.
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The ice maker fill cup and bearing dispenses the water into the ice mold during the fill cycle. If your ice maker is not making ice, is leaking, or the cup or bearing is cracked, you will need to replace this part. This part is three inches long, white in color, and is made of plastic. It is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power and water supply to your refrigerator before starting the repair.
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The ice maker thermostat, also known as bi-metal device, regulates and controls the activation of the icemaker ejection cycle. The thermostat lets the ice maker know when it is cold enough to produce ice. If your ice maker is not making ice or not dispensing ice, you may need to replace the thermostat. This is a genuine OEM part and comes with two retaining clips. Please remember to disconnect power to your refrigerator before starting your repair.
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This part is used to help tell the icemaker what to do - it turns the timing cams and the ejector blades. It also controls the heater, the water inlet valve, the cube size, and cube ejection. The control assembly is located under the white cover of the ice maker. If the ice maker is making too much ice or not making ice at all, you may need to replace the control assembly. The motor is not sold separately. This is a genuine OEM part. Please make sure you disconnect power to the refrigerator before starting your repair.