Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Ice And Water Dispenser Actuator Arm Kit by Frigidaire

Theresa, the water actuator for the given model is part number 241682003. Remove the drip tray and disconnect the power. Then remove the three screws and remove the front off the dispenser. Once the front is removed, you will remove the dispenser housing. Now you can access and replace the water actuator. Thanks!

Hello Robert. If the dispenser is leaking water, it sounds like the water valve 242252702 is bad and will need to be replaced in the unit. It sounds like the valve has a slow water leak and is allowing the water to drip on the dispenser.

Anthony, according to your model number the water actuator you will need to purchase is part number 241685703. Thanks!

Humberto, Here's the information you requested. " All models with a touch selection on the front have a electronic control behind the front panel of the dispenser. To Gain Access To Control Area: 1. Pull drip tray straight out. 2. Remove three screws at bottom of front panel. 3. Lift up on front panel. There are tabs on top of panel that slide into holes in door panel. 4. Swing panel out to side, being careful not to pull wires out of disconnect plug or control board. 5. Carefully unplug wiring harness from control board on front cover. This gives access to power board. NOTE: On models with no selector on the front panel, once the front panel has been removed, you can gain access directly to the dispenser because there is no control board or power board. To gain access to dispenser area: 1. Snap light socket loose. 2. Remove six screws from power board 3. Pull board straight out of housing. 4. Disconnect plug on left side of board. 5. Disconnect four wires to dispenser actuator switches. 6. With the board detached, remove three screws from dispenser housing and pull housing forward. 7. Remove water line from dispenser housing by pulling straight out.With the water line removed, the upper part of the dispenser is free of the freezer door panel.The main housing is built into the door panel and is not removable. The ice door, actuator switches, and return springs can be serviced with control module removed.The door closer is mounted on the side of the housing and is connected to the door arm with a gear wheel to slow the closing of the door, and allow enough time for the ice to clear the chute. The door takes approximately 20 seconds to close after the glass is removed from the actuator. To replace door closer, remove three screws then lift closer from housing. The door is held in place by a shaft at the top. The spring that holds the door closed and seals it against the housing is over the shaft. The shaft can be removed by using a small punch.Both the water and ice actuators are tensioned by a stainless steel, two bladed spring which is mounted behind the actuator switches. The spring is held in place by two screws. The actuators are held in place by stainless steel clamps at each end of the actuator and the two bladed spring in the middle. The actuators can be detached by removing four screws and lifting the paddle/ ice chute out of the housing. On models that dispense only water and ice cubes, the dispenser comes apart the same way as on models with a control board. The difference is, there is no light in the housing and the wiring to the actuator switches is connected directly to the plug in the door wiring harness." Good Luck and Thanks

Lola, We don't quite understand the question, but, The actuator lever is part number 5304493021 and made of "plastic" . When you press the lever, the linkage actuates the actuator switch 241689106 which releases the water or ice depending on selection made. Here are some helpful instructions : "To Gain Access To Control Area: 1. Pull drip tray straight out. 2. Remove three screws at bottom of front panel.3. Lift up on front panel. There are tabs on top of panel that slide into holes in door panel. 4. Swing panel out to side, being careful not to pull wires out of disconnect plug or control board. 5. Carefully unplug wiring harness from control board on front cover. This gives access to power board. NOTE: On models with no selector on the front panel, once the front panel has been removed, you can gain access directly to the dispenser because there is no control board or power board. To gain access to dispenser area: 1. Snap light socket loose. 2. Remove six screws from power board. 3. Pull board straight out of housing. 4. Disconnect plug on left side of board. 5. Disconnect four wires to dispenser actuator switches. 6. With the board detached, remove three screws from dispenser housing and pull housing forward. 7. Remove water line from dispenser housing by pulling straight out. With the water line removed, the upper part of the dispenser is free of the freezer door panel.The main housing is built into the door panel and is not removable. The ice door, actuator switches, and return springs can be serviced with control module removed.The door closer is mounted on the side of the housing and is connected to the door arm with a gear wheel to slow the closing of the door , and allow enough time for the ice to clear the chute. The door takes approximately 20 seconds to close after the glass is removed from the actuator.Both the water and ice actuators are tensioned by a stainless steel, two bladed spring which is mounted behind the actuator switches. The spring is held in place by two screws. The actuators are held in place by stainless steel clamps at each end of the actuator and the two bladed spring in the middle. The actuators can be detached by removing four screws and lifting the paddle/ice chute out of the housing. On models that dispense only water and ice cubes, the dispenser comes apart the same way as on models with a control board. The difference is, there is no light in the housing and the wiring to the actuator switches is connected directly to the plug in the door wiring harness." Good Luck and Thanks

Hello George. Remove the drip tray and the three screws under the tray. Lift the front cover off the dispenser and remove the control board screws and remove the boards. You can now access and replace the actuator assembly 5304493021. Hope this helps.

Hello Dave. Test and see if there is power going to the auger motor 5304462594. If not, you will need to replace the auger motor. To test this, you will need to gain access to the wires on the motor. Tape the door switch closed, and press the dispenser lever. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

Hello Louie! Yes, 5304493021 will be the correct replacement. On the back of this part reads >ABS< 302516. Thanks!

Richard, the part does not come with instructions. However, I have located a link on our free repair forum that may help you install this part properly. Hope it helps! http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/158552-replacing-water-dispenser-actuator.html