How to replace the Raritan Icer-Ette Model 88 Icemaker Assembly
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00:43.29 Begin by disconnecting power by unplugging the electrical cord or turning the breaker to the off position. Remove water pressure 00:53.79 00:53.80 Remove water pressure and disconnect the water line. Next, using a flat blade screwdriver, remove the blue buckle from the water connector. 01:02.00 01:02.02 Press the inner collar fitting firmly downward against the connector to remove the hose. 01:10.80 01:11.02 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws to remove the back panel. 01:19.10 01:19.12 Remove the wire harness securing screw. 01:23.90 01:23.95 Unplug the wire harness by depressing the locking tab and separating. 01:29.00 01:29.02 Remove the channel cover by removing the screws. 01:36.98 01:37.00 Remove the channel’s securing bracket with a Phillips screwdriver. 01:42.00 01:42.02 Free the wire harness from the channel for proper removal. 01:47.00 1:47.02 To allow easier repair access, remove the upper hinge screw and remove the door. 02:00.99 02:01.02 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws from the bottom of the mold assembly. 02:09.87 02:09.88 Remove the three side wall screws and support bracket. 02:13.00 02:13.02 Use caution not to damage the evaporator coils. 02:19.00 02:19.02 Carefully using a plastic scraper, separate the ice making assembly from the evaporator. 02:29.00 02:29.02 Remove the wire harness and plug. 02:34.00 02:34.02 Clean any residual compound off the surface of the evaporator. 02:38.00 02:38.02 Remove the backing material from the silicone sheet and apply it to the new ice maker assembly. Mark the three screw holes for mounting reference. 02:50.00 02:50.02 Route the new wire harness through the rear bulkhead. 02:55.00 02:55.02 From the back of the unit, reinstall the cold control sensing tube. 03:00.00 03:00.02 Align this with the channel and the new ice making assembly. 03:05.00 03:05.02 Reinstall the support brackets and screws into the side casing. 03:15.00 03:15.02 Reuse the sealing putty to help insulate. 03:19.00 03:19.02 Route the wiring harness and reconnect the plug. 03:24.00 03:24.02 Reinstall the cover plate and grill. 03:28.00