Remove Kitchenaid French Door Damper Cover

Hi folks my kitchenaid refrigerator uses an automated damper system to allow cold air from the freezer to enter the refrigerator compartment.

Remove kitchenaid french door damper cover. A stuck damper restricts that airflow causing the air in the refrigerator to become warm sometimes too warm to keep the food fresh and prevent spoilage. Open the fresh food section doors and find the insert grill on the damper cover â beneath the grill you will find two phillipsâ head screws that need to be removed so you can pull the damper cover free. Discover parts and accessories that will help your kitchenaid refrigerator keep its cool. Please try a different email address.

If the damper thermistor or damper door is damaged you must remove it from the refrigerator and install a new damper assembly. Insert the tool at the top corners of the cover and press down to release the cover. 5 use the screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the ice maker assembly. Remove the control â disconnect the wire harness plug by pushing down on the locking tab.

Noticed that the damper system is not opening up and of course the fridge then warms up. Other features of a refrigerator s cooling system might also be affecting the air damper control operation so it may not be an isolated problem. Insert a small flat head screwdriver into the side cover access hole and press down to release the locking lever then pull the side cover forward to remove. Also remove the damper insulation.

You may want to use a small flat blade screw driver or putty knife. The email address you entered already exists. The passage of air is regulated by a thermistor which monitors the refrigerator temperature and dictates when the damper door opens and closes allowing air to pass through. Then remove the control entirely by pushing the tabs away by depressing them with your flathead screwdriver.

Frank for model number kfcs22evms8. All coils defrost etc is working fine. We re pleased to offer the components you need to customize your fridge including a variety of handles to match your kitchen s style water filters for great tasting refreshment drawer dividers for better organization and more.