Product review (5 stars): Very pleased with this ice maker and saved over $145
Very happy with this unit. Replacement took about 5 minutes. No need to disconnect the water hose or turn off the water. Just unplug the power chord on the refrigerator as this prevents the water pump from turning on the water. Remove 2-3 screws holding the old ice maker then unplug the only cable. Reverse the procedure to install the new unit (which is a direct replacement for the kenmore part number).
Btw, my original part number was superseded by another part number which was then also superseded and this unit was still a direct replacement.
The only confusing part in the instructions is the water level adjustment. It can't be done until AFTER the refrigerator is plugged back in. Then it may take a couple of cycles to get the level adjusted correctly. The water fills from the back , one cube at a time. The level is correct when all the cube holders have water and are not over filled. If necessary, Turn the water level adjustment as directed in the instructions then wait a full cycle to see if further adjustments are needed. In my case, I needed to increase the water level to fill 3 additional cubes. After adjustment I now get a full tray of ice.