WRFA32SMHN01 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Frank from Winchester, IN
- Parts Used:
- W11024089
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Refridgerator was not cooling as cold as normal
Removed the freezer door, by loosening 4 screws and pulling upwards to disengage door from frame. Removed the top basket by pulling up on both slides on the gear shaft sides, note they have retaining tabs you must push in. once the slide / guards are up the top basket comes out. Remove the bottom basket. Remove to angled screws on the top tracks and remove. Remove 6 screws on bottom slides, 3 per side and slide out as a whole unit. Unplug the ice maker, remove 3 screws for it to come out. Note I cleaned mine while it was out with vinegar to remove the mineral build up on it. Remove the screws in the back panel, and pull it forwards. The top vent has 2 clips that hold it in and you will need to remove it prior to fully removing the plate. The plug for the icemaker needs to be removed also. Pull the back plate out. Once the plate is out you can see the fan and access it. Unplug the clips that hold the wiring harness secure. 2 screws to remove the fan assembly. Once fan assembly is out, disassemble it, then reverse assemble it with new parts and fire it up. Mine took right off and running like its brand new.
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- Customer:
- Michael from COAL VALLEY, IL
- Parts Used:
- WP67006878
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
The old shelf shattered when we tried to clean it
Just slipped it in. I think it's a very poor design.
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- Customer:
- David from PITTSBORO, NC
- Parts Used:
- W10884390
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Ice was not ejecting - motor was dead
Followed some online videos. The replacement part actually matched exactly what the videos I found showed. It was my refrigerator that was slightly different where the unit would mount/screw into. The old unit had a bracket which easily attached to the replacement part. It is less than a 1 hour repair for sure. But it took me a few minutes to figure out the bracket adapter. Plus I forgot to seat the ice maker shut off bar and had to disassemble some things again to get in there to seat it properly. Part was shipped quickly and securely !
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- Customer:
- Lloyd from Algona, IA
- Parts Used:
- W10884390
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Ice maker quit working
Unplugged wire plug, removed mounting screws and removed ice maker. Installed new unit by reversing steps--
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- Customer:
- John from MABLETON, GA
- Parts Used:
- W10619951
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Easy fix for Whirlpool refrigerator
I followed the video provided by Part Select. I also let the refrigerator stay unplugged overnight with all the doors open. This p-trap kit has fixed the leaks out of the front of the refrigerator. There is no ice build-up in the freezer. Perfect!
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- Customer:
- Kenneth from LAGUNA HILLS, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10884390
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Ice Maker Not operationl
Have part need instructions to remove old and install new
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- Customer:
- paul from HARWICH, MA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10498976
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
not dispenceing water
replaced water valve still does not work
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- Customer:
- Scott from Morgan Hill, CA
- Parts Used:
- WP67002633
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Criper broken by falling bottle
Bought new crisper from Parts select followed directions on how to replace. Replaced in a bought 30 minutes.
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- Customer:
- Joan from SILVERDALE, WA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10671238
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
the rail broke from overloading the drawers
got the new part, took the old part out and snapped the new part in! Very easy. Thank you.
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- Customer:
- Donna from Oro Valley, AZ
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Light switch on door broke
Popped out broken switch with blunt flat edged instrument. Disconnected switch from unit . Plugged new piece in and reinserted into side panel of refrigerator. Very easy.
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- Customer:
- Cynthia from SHERMAN, TX
- Parts Used:
- WPW10371194
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Cracked bin
Remove existing bin by lifting up and out of refrigerator door. IInstall new bin by sliding into the door and pressing down onto the "clips" or attachments in the door. Done.
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- Customer:
- Peter from PLEASANT VLY, NY
- Parts Used:
- W10830162
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Door gasket dried out and falling apart
This is a simple repair, the gasket is pressed into a groove in the door and only needs to be eased out (pulled) by hand and the new gasket pressed back into place by hand. Starting the installation in one upper corner to make alignment easy. The side of the gasket with the table face center. For this model remember the doors are not symmetrical and the gaskets are a different size for each door. The gaskets come folded which puts a kink in the gasket. I set them out in the warm sun to straighten out before installing.
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- Customer:
- HARRY from FSTRVL TRVOSE, PA
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Freezer drawer light switch failure.
Disconnect plug from wall. Insert putty knife between light switch.and trim panel , apply pressure to depress plastic spring holding switch in place. Apply a slight twist too putty knife releasing switch from trim piece. This wil expose plug connected to switch. Disconnect plug from switch. Connect new switch to plug. Insert switch into trim. Plug refrigerator into wall socket.
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- Customer:
- Catherine from BROOMALL, PA
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The door switch was broken so the interior light would not come on.
The instructions in the package were not helpful. They wanted me to cut the wiring harness and described where to cut based on the wire colors. My wires were not the same color! I removed the light mechanism using a combination of a screwdriver, putty knife, and plain old muscle with my fingers! The wiring harness unplugged easily and the new one inserted. It was easy to push the whole assembly back into the door. I spent more time looking for something to cut the wiring harness with (and never did find it) than the whole job actually took without needing to cut anything!
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- Customer:
- Eric from Brooklyn, NY
- Parts Used:
- WP67001716
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
one of the "ladder hooks" broke during cleaning
Simply removed the food, drawers, glass top and shelf. Snapped in the new "ladder hook"and replaced the rest.
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