How to Fix Kenmore Refrigerator Error F6

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⚠️ Safety Warning: Appliance repair involves electricity, gas, and moving parts. Always disconnect power before working on any appliance.

Error Code: Refrigerator Difficulty: Moderate

Problem: Dispenser motor or auger drive failure preventing ice dispensing

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✅ WORTH FIXING

Parts under $100

How to Fix Refrigerator Error

UNPLUG unit.
Remove ice bin and locate dispenser motor behind rear wall of freezer door.
Disconnect wiring harness and remove mounting screws.
Inspect drive coupling for stripped gears or broken shaft.
Manually rotate auger shaft to check for ice jams or foreign objects.
If motor doesn’t rotate when powered (test with multimeter) or gears stripped, replace motor assembly.
Clean ice bin thoroughly before reinstalling to prevent re-jamming.
Verify operation by requesting cubed/crushed ice – should hear motor engage and ice dispense within 3 seconds.

OEM Part #: WPW10342389

Estimated Market Price: $40-75

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.

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