In this model, the ice paddle is directly in front of the water paddle. A small plastic tab broke and fell out into the drip tray, and now the ice paddle doesn't make its switch -- instead, it travels all the way to the water paddle. The water paddle closes its switch and the unhappy customer gets water instead of ice.
I understand the problem, but looking over the machine, I don't understand how to take this beast apart without breaking more plastic. Anyone have a manual or proper disassembly instructions?
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Samsung RF4287HARS refrigerator -- dispenser disassembly?
Started by DanInKansas, May 06 2012 05:05 PM
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Posted 06 May 2012 - 05:05 PM
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Posted 10 May 2012 - 05:17 PM
Bump. I know the part I need, but I'm about to commit seppuku on its proper disassembly and reassembly.
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Posted 10 May 2012 - 06:51 PM
OMed you the powerpoint training presentation on this unit. Hope it helps. Let us know.
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Posted 13 May 2012 - 07:04 AM
If this is the one where the manual tells you to remove the screw under the display and all you have to do is pull up and out, well all I can say is good luck. They make it look easy, but I have had to stand on a ladder just to get enough leverage to pop those suckers off. I typically just order that whole assembly if I can because of the chance of more breakage. Then again most of the ones I have done are in warranty. Hey Samurai, can you send me that powerpoint as well?
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Posted 19 May 2012 - 12:45 PM
Oops! Sorry for the delay. PMed you the ppt file for this.
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Posted 27 May 2012 - 05:51 PM
Follow up on this: got it done; took about an hour. If anyone reads this in the future, the manual LIES. You do NOT pull the dispenser/user interface assembly to the right and up. You pull that assembly UP slowly and steadily, with a MILD twist to the right as you're pulling up. Keep pulling and it will pop out, and send you stumbling across the kitchen with the sudden release. There are 6 or 8 tabs. I broke the snot out of one, but the unit went back in just fine.
After you get the UI out, the fun has just started. The dispenser has a small amount of glue on it, and it will probably not want to come out of the UI assembly. I got the old dispenser out by destroying it with my pliers and twisting the remains out with a screwdriver.
After you get the UI out, the fun has just started. The dispenser has a small amount of glue on it, and it will probably not want to come out of the UI assembly. I got the old dispenser out by destroying it with my pliers and twisting the remains out with a screwdriver.
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Posted 27 May 2012 - 05:58 PM
Great info, Dan, domo! Some video or photos would be awesome if you got 'em.
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Posted 25 March 2013 - 06:34 PM
I'm having the same issue with my Samsung RF4287HARS. I as well cannot figure out how to get the ice paddle assembly apart. Could I get a copy of the power point referenced above? Thanks.
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Posted 25 March 2013 - 09:12 PM
Here ya go, budrow ==> http://appliantology...ntation-bundle/
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