KitchenAid Pantry Drawer Not Working? Wire Harness Replacement (W11170612)

Описание: If your KitchenAid pantry drawer light is out or the control panel isn’t responding, the wire harness is a common failure point.
In this video, I diagnose and replace the pantry drawer wire harness on a KitchenAid KRMF706ESS refrigerator.

Main description:

This pantry drawer uses a touch-sensitive control panel with multiple presets for different storage modes, including meat/fish, cold drinks, greens/herbs, deli/cheese, and thaw/marinate. When the light went out and the button stopped responding, I traced the issue back to the wiring harness that flexes every time the drawer opens and closes.

In this video, I walk through how I diagnosed the problem, safely disassembled the refrigerator to access the harness, and replaced it with the updated part. I also show a continuity test on the failed harness after removal — out of five wires, four were completely broken.

This is a real-world repair and a known weak point on these refrigerators, especially after a few years of use.

Parts Used:
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W11170612 Whirlpool Pantry Drawer Wire Harness
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Tools Used:
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-head screwdriver
T25 Torx bit
3/8" socket wrench
Multimeter
Small drywall spatula

Timeline:
00:03 Intro – Pantry Drawer Not Working
00:11 Pantry Drawer Controls Explained
00:21 Symptoms: Dead Light & Button
00:35 Diagnosing Panel vs Harness
00:50 Voltage Testing with Multimeter
01:05 Why the Harness Fails
01:18 Drawer & Harness Disassembly
01:36 Powering Down the Refrigerator
02:04 Internal Panel & Bin Removal
02:38 Door Removal & Safety Notes
03:09 Crossmember & Rail Support Removal
03:32 Harness Replacement & reassembly
06:30 Power Restore
06:45 Continuity Test Results
07:07 Final Thoughts