Kenmore 10657022601 side-by-side refrigerator Parts

For Kenmore model 10657022601, the exact cubic-foot capacity is typically listed on the model’s specification label or in the product literature; it is not identified in the available model-specific information we have here. You can still confirm capacity reliably by checking the rating label or by calculating interior volume.

• Check the rating label inside the fresh-food section (commonly on a side wall, ceiling area, or near the crisper). Capacity is often printed as “Total volume” or “cu. ft.”
• Use the model number (10657022601) when comparing specs across product literature.
• Calculate it if the label is missing or unreadable.

1. Measure the usable interior of each compartment (fresh food and freezer) in inches: height, width, depth.
2. Multiply: H x W x D = cubic inches.
3. Convert to cubic feet: cubic inches ÷ 1728.
4. Add refrigerator + freezer results for an estimated total.

• Measure inside wall to inside wall; do not include door bins.
• Subtract obvious unusable space (large air channels, thick trim) if you want a tighter estimate.
• If you have an in-door ice bin, remember it reduces usable freezer space but not the official “rated” volume.

Knowing cubic feet helps us match the right accessories and maintenance items (like a water filter) and helps you compare storage capacity when planning repairs or replacement.

For operating and feature details that can help you locate labels and compartments, use the 10657022601 use & care manual.

Last updated: January 2026

For Kenmore model 10657022601, we recommend changing the refrigerator water filter at least every 6 months, and sooner if you notice slower water flow or reduced ice production. This matches the filter status guidance and replacement interval described in the 10657022601 use & care manual.

Replace the filter before 6 months if any of these happen:

• Water dispenser flow slows down
• Ice maker output drops or cubes get smaller
• Water tastes or smells different
• The filter status light changes to red (Replace)
• You recently had plumbing work or heavy sediment in your water

On model 10657022601, the water filter is located in the base grille below the freezer door and uses an eject button and cap style cartridge. A compatible replacement option for this model is the genuine Kenmore refrigerator water filter EDR3RXD1.

After installing the new filter, we recommend:

• Dispensing water in short on/off cycles to flush air out
• Continuing to flush for a couple of minutes after water starts flowing
• Resetting the filter status light (if your model has the reset button)

A fresh water filter helps maintain normal water flow to the dispenser and ice maker, and it helps keep drinking water tasting clean. Waiting too long can restrict flow and reduce ice production.

Last updated: January 2026

To replace the ice maker in your Kenmore 10657022601 side-by-side refrigerator, we disconnect power, remove the ice bin and mounting screws, swap the wiring harness to the new unit, then reinstall and restore power. Use the steps and diagrams in the 10657022601 use & care manual for safe access and reassembly.

• 1/4-in nut driver or screwdriver (common for ice maker mounting screws)
• Towel (to catch any melting ice)
• Work gloves
• New compatible ice maker assembly such as the whirlpool refrigerator ice maker assembly 2198597

1. Turn the ice maker OFF (use the ice maker On/Off switch in the freezer, if equipped).
2. Unplug the refrigerator (or switch off the breaker).
3. Remove the ice storage bin from the freezer door or freezer compartment (depending on configuration).
4. Remove the ice maker cover (if present) and take out the mounting screws.
5. Support the ice maker, then disconnect the wiring harness plug.
6. Install the new ice maker:
   • Connect the wiring harness firmly.
   • Hang/position the ice maker on the mounting points.
   • Reinstall and tighten mounting screws.
7. Restore power, turn the ice maker ON, and allow time for production.

• Confirm the ice maker switch is ON
• Make sure the freezer is cold enough (ice production drops if temps are too warm)
• Check for a kinked water line behind the refrigerator
• If the mold stays dry, the water valve may be the issue; see refrigerator inlet valve W10408179

A correctly installed ice maker and solid water connection help prevent slow ice production, hollow cubes, leaks at the fill tube, and repeat failures that can look like a control or temperature problem.

Last updated: January 2026

On Kenmore model 10657022601, an SY EF (sometimes shown as 5Y EF) error points to a problem in the evaporator fan circuit, meaning the freezer evaporator fan is not running correctly or the control is not sensing it. Use the troubleshooting steps in the 10657022601 user manual to confirm the symptom and safe access steps.

The evaporator fan moves cold air through the freezer and into the fresh food section. When the fan circuit has an issue, you may notice:

• Refrigerator section warming while the freezer stays closer to normal
• Little or no airflow from the vents
• Unusual buzzing, grinding, or intermittent fan noise
• Frost buildup on the freezer back panel
• Temperature swings after door openings

Before replacing parts, we recommend these basic checks (power off when accessing internal components):

• Make sure the freezer door closes fully and the door switch is being pressed
• Check for ice or packaging blocking the fan area behind the freezer rear panel
• Unplug the refrigerator for 5 minutes, then restore power to see if the code returns
• Listen for the evaporator fan: it should run when the compressor is running (door switch held closed)
• Look for heavy frost on the freezer back wall (can indicate a defrost problem that leads to fan issues)

If the code returns after the checks above, the most common repair path is inspecting the fan motor and its wiring connections.

The evaporator fan is what distributes cooling. If it is not running, temperatures can rise quickly in the refrigerator compartment, food can spoil sooner, and frost or ice can build up and create additional airflow restrictions.

For model-family guidance on display codes, we also use the Kenmore 106 model refrigerator error codes reference.

Last updated: January 2026

On Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator model 10657022601, the water filter is located in the base grille below the freezer compartment door. You remove it by pressing the eject button and pulling the filter straight out, then transferring the cap to the new filter.

• Look at the very bottom front of the refrigerator (the toe-kick area).
• Find the base grille area below the freezer door.
• Locate the filter cap and the eject button.
• The filter slides straight out (it is not a twist-out style on this model).

For the exact steps and illustrations, follow the 10657022601 use & care manual.

1. Press the eject button and pull the filter straight out.
2. Turn the cap counterclockwise to remove it from the old filter.
3. Install the cap onto the new filter and turn until it snaps into place.
4. Push the new filter into the base grille opening until fully seated.
5. Flush the dispenser to clear air and refresh the water.

If you need the compatible replacement, use the genuine Kenmore refrigerator water filter EDR3RXD1.

A correctly installed base-grille filter helps maintain water flow to the dispenser and ice maker, and it prevents leaks caused by a loose cap or a filter that is not fully engaged.

Last updated: January 2026

If your Kenmore side-by-side refrigerator model 10657022601 ice maker isn’t making ice, the most common causes are the ice maker being switched OFF, a water supply problem, a clogged water filter, or a failed water inlet valve. We recommend checking the simple supply and control items first before replacing parts. See the 10657022601 use & care manual for the ice maker On/Off location and first-ice expectations.

• Confirm the ice maker switch is ON (the manual notes the On/Off switch is in the freezer compartment).
• Make sure the freezer is cold enough; ice production drops fast if temperatures are too warm.
• Verify the household shutoff valve is fully open and the supply line isn’t kinked.
• If the dispenser water flow is weak, replace the water filter and flush the system.
• Look for an ice plug in the fill tube or ice clumps in the bin that can block movement.

A restricted water path can stop ice production even when the ice maker is fine.

For this model, a compatible replacement is the genuine Kenmore refrigerator water filter EDR3RXD1.

If you have good water pressure and a new filter but the ice maker still won’t fill, the inlet valve may be failing. For model 10657022601, the compatible valve listed is the refrigerator inlet valve W10408179. If the ice maker won’t cycle or won’t harvest cubes even with proper temperature and water supply, the ice maker assembly itself may need replacement, such as the whirlpool refrigerator ice maker assembly 2198597.

An ice maker depends on both freezer temperature and steady water flow. Fixing a restriction (filter, kinked line, low pressure) often restores ice production without replacing the ice maker.

Last updated: January 2026