WRT8A1EWC Westinghouse Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- James from VOLANT, PA
- Parts Used:
- 215846602
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
defrost heater not working; defrost timer not rotating so coils ice up
Checked for continuity in heater, defrost thermostat and defrost timer. Heater good; not sure about thermostat or timer. Replaced thermostat - no change. Replaced timer - rotating and heater working.
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- Customer:
- Nathan from WELLS, ME
- Parts Used:
- 5303918202
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
Refrigerator and freezer running to warm.
I watched the video on how to change the defrost thermostat. I removed the back cover inside the freezer then I pulled off the old defrost thermostat and then using a pair of wire cutters I cut it off and then bared a little of both of the wires and then slid the heat sherink and wire connectors on the existing wires and then slid the other ends of the wires into the wire connectors then crimped the ends of the connectors and then tried using heat on the heat shrinks but still used rubber electric tape over it. I clipped the new thermostat were the old one was and then reattached the freezer wall cover and plugged the refrigerator back in. 24 hours later I checked the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer and both are running a lot colder.
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- Customer:
- Curt from Maple Grove, MN
- Parts Used:
- 215846602
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Freezer too cold
Removed the housing with the light, 4 hexhead screws. This exposed the defrost timer, removed 2 hexhead screws, electrical connector and reassembled the unit.
Great resource and service, thank you.
Great resource and service, thank you.
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- Customer:
- James from Hanover, ME
- Parts Used:
- 215846602
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Freezer frosted up, refrigerator compartment heated up
I removed the housing at the top of the refrigerator compartment that contained the reefer light and temperature adjustment knob. This required a small nut-driver. Inside, I found the old defrost control, unplugged it, unscrewed it with a Phillips screwdriver, and replaced it with the replacement part. Then I replaced the housing to its original position.
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- Customer:
- Arsen from Glendale, CA
- Parts Used:
- 5303918202
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
i smell very bad smell coming from refrigerator
I started look inside ,disconnected power, and open all possible compartments to see any burned part. Fortunately I fined a small part look like melted and then i went online and make my research .Then i ordered that part and change it.
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- Customer:
- MANUEL from LOS ANGELES, CA
- Parts Used:
- 242193213
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
bottom door seal won't seal right
R&R DOOR SEAL VERY EASY TO INSTALL THANKS TO ALL
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- Customer:
- John from San Diego, CA
- Parts Used:
- 215846602
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The refrigerator wasn't cold enough.
I removed the plastic shroud on the ceiling of the refigerator, unscrewed and unplugged the old defrost timer, and replaced it with the new one. I reinstalled the shroud with the new timer installed.
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- Customer:
- Burl from Miles city, MT
- Parts Used:
- 241505701
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
leaked water
pulled off old tube and snaped on new one
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- Customer:
- Jason from Orting, WA
- Parts Used:
- 240534901
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
the plastic shelf in the door of the fridge broke in half
i opened the fridge door and slid it into place
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- Customer:
- John from Pilesgrove, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 240360801
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lost the temperature control know
The knob came in the plastic package. It was the correct part. I opened the package and placed the knob on the prongs. Now it works fine.
Thanks
John S.
Thanks
John S.
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- Customer:
- w l from PIKESVILLE, MD
- Parts Used:
- 242193213
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
crack
pull off the old gasket and push on the new one into the channel...
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- Customer:
- janet from Parryville, PA
- Parts Used:
- 242193213
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
torn and cracked gasket
Took off the old one, replace the new one in less than 5 minutes
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- Customer:
- Rosemary from FRUITPORT, MI
- Parts Used:
- 242193213
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Old door seal was cracked and didn't seal tight.
Pulled off the old seal and put the new one on. No tools needed. It fit where it was supposed to and seals the door like new now! Thank you!
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- Customer:
- Leondra from RICHMOND, VA
- Parts Used:
- 240534901
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Door Shelf Retainer Bar need to be replaced
1. Remove from box. 2. Snap into place. (30 sec.) + part arrive 2 days ahead of ETA (Ground Ship)
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- Customer:
- Douglas from CARIBOU, ME
- Parts Used:
- 240534701
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
retainer bar broke
took the old one off and snapped the new one in place. Very easy to do.
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