Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement

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This guide shows how to remove and replace the icemaker auger assembly in your Samsung RF28R7201SG refrigerator.

The auger assembly fills the icemaker with water and spins the auger to push ice to the door dispenser. The assembly consists of a motor, ice flap solenoid, water tube heating element, and thermistor. If you try to dispense ice and don't hear a motor whirring, you may need to replace the auger assembly.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Unplug your refrigerator

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Unplug your refrigerator: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

Unplug your refrigerator before you begin your repair.

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手順2 Open the refrigerator doors

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Open the refrigerator doors: 手順 2、 2の画像 1

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Open the refrigerator doors: 手順 2、 2の画像 2

Open both French doors for the refrigerator compartment.

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手順3 Remove the ice tray

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice tray: 手順 3、 3の画像 1

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice tray: 手順 3、 3の画像 2

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the ice tray: 手順 3、 3の画像 3

Pull the ice tray straight out of its housing and remove it.

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手順4 Unfasten the cable cover panel

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the cable cover panel: 手順 4、 2の画像 1

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the cable cover panel: 手順 4、 2の画像 2

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 16.5 mm‑long screw securing the cable cover panel.

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手順5 Remove the cable cover panel

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the cable cover panel: 手順 5、 3の画像 1

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the cable cover panel: 手順 5、 3の画像 2

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the cable cover panel: 手順 5、 3の画像 3

Use your fingers to slide the cable cover panel towards the front of the refrigerator to unlatch it.
Remove the cable cover panel.
During reassembly, make sure this panel clips fully in place, or the ice tray won't slide in properly.

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手順6 Disconnect the icemaker harness

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker harness: 手順 6、 2の画像 1

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the icemaker harness: 手順 6、 2の画像 2

Disconnect the left-most yellow connector:
Squeeze the locking tab with the red mark with your fingers
Rock the connector gently side to side to disconnect it
Use your fingers or a screwdriver to guide the wire harness out of the wall clips.

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手順7 Unfasten the air tunnel

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the air tunnel: 手順 7、 1の画像 1

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 16.5 mm-long screw securing the air tunnel flap.

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手順8 Remove the icemaker assembly

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the icemaker assembly: 手順 8、 3の画像 1

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Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the icemaker assembly: 手順 8、 3の画像 3

A plastic clip holds the air tunnel flap in place.
Use a flathead screwdriver to pry and loosen the air tunnel flap from the plastic clip.

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手順9

Use your fingers to pull the air tunnel flap down enough to access the internals.

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手順10

Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the refrigerant loop down by 1–1.5 cm.
During reassembly, use your fingers to push the refrigerant loop back up.

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手順11

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement: 手順 11、 3の画像 3

A plastic clip holds the icemaker in place.
Use your fingers to press and release the plastic clip.
This clip is stiff and may require substantial force.

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手順12

Pull the front edge of the icemaker assembly down slightly to loosen it.
Be careful not to bend the refrigerant loop too much as you pull the front edge, or you'll damage the loop.
Carefully slide the icemaker assembly out of its housing.

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手順13

Remove the icemaker assembly.
During reassembly, carefully thread the refrigerant coil between the top and bottom halves of the icemaker assembly.

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手順14 Disconnect the auger wiring connector

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the auger wiring connector: 手順 14、 2の画像 1

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the auger wiring connector: 手順 14、 2の画像 2

Disconnect the auger wiring connector:
Squeeze the locking tab with your fingers
Rock the connector side to side to loosen and disconnect it
Guide the wiring harness out of the retaining tabs.
During reassembly, make sure to re-route the wiring harness back into the retaining tabs. Otherwise, you won't be able to click the cable cover in place.

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手順15 Remove the auger assembly

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the auger assembly: 手順 15、 3の画像 1

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the auger assembly: 手順 15、 3の画像 2

Samsung RF28R7201SG Refrigerator Icemaker Auger Assembly Replacement, Remove the auger assembly: 手順 15、 3の画像 3

A stiff plastic clip holds the auger assembly in place.
While lifting the clip with a flathead screwdriver, pull the metal head of the auger assembly to separate it from the chassis.
This will prevent the clip from locking back in place.