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All Instructions for the CTL1911DEW

Customer:: Louis from Beloit, WI
Parts Used:: W11384469
Difficulty Level:: A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

Light did not come on (bad bulb!) on TC18KL

I have never before seen a bulb with the filament intact not light. If the bulb's filament seems intact, screw the bulb into a known working lamp and see if it lights. When screwing it back into the socket in the fridge, it takes a bit of extra effort to fully seat (until it does, it won't light!). For replacing the switch, I unplugged the unit, used a paint scraper and worked it under the switch bezel from the right side. A bit of moxie, and the switch came out. The replacement switch had a different spade contact spacing than the original. I used a pair of scissors to cut the rubber bridge between the two switch wire connectors so I could connect to the new switch. In the end, it turned out to be the bulb. NOTE: The Model TC18KL is _not_ listed! What I finally found that the number "P7803211WL" on the sticker is actually a manufacturing code. Found this out by searching, and Sears' part search came up with matches.

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Customer:: michael from Hoffman Estates, IL
Parts Used:: WP61002112
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

Broken End Cap

Simply replaced part. Press fit shelf retaining bar back into place. I was just glad you had this obscure part which was easy to find on you website.

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Customer:: James from Williamsport, MD
Parts Used:: W11045462
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

Lower shelf holder kept falling out

Removed keeper on left side, slid trim into keeper on right, attached left keeper to trim, re-inserted keeper onto door.

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Customer:: thomas from sonoma, CA
Parts Used:: WP61002112
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins

broken cap ends

put the end caps on

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Customer:: Mary from Wasilla, AK
Parts Used:: W11384469
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers

Light switch in the refrigerator was faulty from the first day we installed the fridge.

I had ordered some other parts for something entirely different off your website and service was great. So after almost ten years of a dark refrigerator, because of a defective switch, I decided to see if you had the part to fix it... You did and the part got here in 3 days. I had a working light switch and all the light in the world where my husband needed it most (in the fridge). It took me at the most ten minutes to replace the part. All is well now and I have a happy husband who can find the leftovers just fine. Thanks for your great service!

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Customer:: Don from Laramie, WY
Parts Used:: W11384469
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins

Switch didn't work

followed the video as instructed. Saved two repairman calls, one to find the problem, one to install. Net savings was about $130.00

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Customer:: Dale from Barberton, OH
Parts Used:: WP68233-3
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers

Fridge was freezing food

First I did the thermostat and then I did the temperature control valve and I think that did it I should of done the control knob first because the fan in the freezer would run continually and wouldn't even shut off manually with the switch but now it turns off so I happen its fixed

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Customer:: Robert from Yelm, WA
Parts Used:: WP68233-3
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver

Refrigurator warm, would not cool. Freezer working fine.

All you need is a 1/4" nut driver or a 1/4" socket and ratchet. Remove the plastic cover to the freezer fan. remove cover to light fixture, bulb, pop out the light socket and remover 2 wires. Remove Ice maker by removing bottom screw and loosing the top 2 screws then lift up and out the ice maker enough to disconnect wiring harness. Revove 4 screws in back panel and the panel can be moved foward. Remove 2 screws holding the fan to the panel. Lay the fan on top of the cooling coil and remove ice maker electrical plug and the panel can be removed easely. Both the heating coil and thermostate switch are easly excessable.

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Customer:: Richard from Arlington, MA
Parts Used:: W11384469
Difficulty Level:: A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

Both light bulbs had been replaced, but lights did not turn on.

I tried to remove the old light switch using a putty knife and a hammer. It was hard to compress the plastic tabs to pull it back through the hole, but all of a sudden, the lights came on. I guess banging on the switch freed-up the contacts. The new switch is now a spare part in case I need it.

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Customer:: Mary E. from Chicago, IL
Parts Used:: 833697
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers, Socket set

Frozen Lettuce In Crisper

My husband put in in, no problem and all is well. My husband is a mechanic for large machinery/motors so installation was no problem. Thanks, better than buying a new fridge!!!

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Customer:: Cliff from Metairie, LA
Parts Used:: WP10097202
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Screw drivers

compressor will not start - when you turn it on - it hums for a few seconds and them you hear a click sound (the overload opens) and the hum stops

be sure the power cable is NOT plugged into an electrical outlet - removed the cover on the bottom rear of the refrigerator - using a flat blade screw driver pry the cover off the side of the compressor - remove the old relay - remove the wires from the old relay and install them on the new relay in the same location - install the new relay on the compressor connections - snap the cover back on the compressor - replace the cover - power the refrigerator on - the compressor should start and run normally

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Customer:: Tom from Paducah, KY
Parts Used:: 833697
Difficulty Level:: A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

The freezer compartment was not cold enough.

I found the condenser fan was not working so I bought a new condenser fan kit and installed it. Fixed!

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Customer:: Nancy from Gallatin, TN
Parts Used:: 833697
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 30 - 60 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Screw drivers

condenser fan wore out

The kit I recieved was perfect. All parts fit and where a perfect match. I will give you an A+ in handling my order and shocked by speed of your delivery.

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Customer:: Kristy from Yarmouth, ME
Parts Used:: 61001920
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)

Hinge between the freezer and refrigerator door broke

Removed the freezer door and replaced with the new hinge.

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Customer:: David from New Albany, IN
Parts Used:: 833697
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Screw drivers

Condensor fan motor quit working

Pulled the fridge out, Took bottom panel off. Removed 3 screws holding motor. Unplugged connector, cut wires, attached old connector on new motor. put blade on new motor.installed in fridge, put cover back on.

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All Instructions for the CTL1911DEW