WRF532SMHB04 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Judy from BALD KNOB, AR
- Parts Used:
- W10830189
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The rubber liner around the refrigerator door was splitting and cracking
I watched the video and it took away my trepidation. I did what it said and it went right in!!
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- Customer:
- Sharon from RACINE, WI
- Parts Used:
- W10830189
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Original door gasket was cracked and torn
Replacement gasket extremely easy to install. Used hair dryer to soften and straighten out “kinks” in replacement gasket. Pulled old gasket out of groove in refrigerator door. Lined up corners of new gasket and pressed into place with my fingers. Went in exactly as video showed.
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- Customer:
- Richard from MIDDLETOWN, MD
- Parts Used:
- W11368721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Right door seal was torn at top of door
I followed the remove and replace instructions in the Part Sect video when I ordered the seal. Pulled out the old seal by hand and installed the new seal. No tools needed, very easy. Took 10 minutes at most.
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- Customer:
- Keith from GRANTS PASS, OR
- Parts Used:
- W10830189
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Bad gasket
Pulled off old gasket
Put new gasket in the groove
Gasket fit perfectly
Thank you
Put new gasket in the groove
Gasket fit perfectly
Thank you
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- Customer:
- John from ATLANTIC BCH, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10443315
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Freezer Compartment Gasket Replacement
My freezer compartment gasket was torn and needed replacement. This was on a bottom freezer Kenmore refrigerator. I couldn't find directions for how to take the freezer compartment door off, and figuring out how was the hardest part. Here are the instructions:
1. At least 24 hours prior to starting, remove the gasket from the packaging and lay it out in a warm area, to allow the creases to come out.
2. Unplug the refrigerator.
3. You will have to take BOTH doors off, so put at least the freezer compartment contents in a cooler so they don't thaw. Also remove all items from the refrigerator and freezer door.
4. Remove the refrigerator door first - remove the plastic cover from the top hinge, then remove the 3 metal screws holding the hinge in place. Lift the door up, and it will come right off. Set it aside.
5. Now remove the freezer door - there is one bolt head, for the top hinge pin. Remove it, and lift the door up and put it down on a table.
6. Towards the center, pull up on the old gasket, and use a pair of diagonal cutters to cut it in half. It will take a few cuts, but eventually you will get it out and cut in half. Then remove the old gasket.
7. The new gasket simply presses in. Start at two diagonal corners, then press the other two corners in, then do the straight sections.
8. Now replace the freezer door, then the refrigerator door, plug in the refrigerator, and put the contents back in.
1. At least 24 hours prior to starting, remove the gasket from the packaging and lay it out in a warm area, to allow the creases to come out.
2. Unplug the refrigerator.
3. You will have to take BOTH doors off, so put at least the freezer compartment contents in a cooler so they don't thaw. Also remove all items from the refrigerator and freezer door.
4. Remove the refrigerator door first - remove the plastic cover from the top hinge, then remove the 3 metal screws holding the hinge in place. Lift the door up, and it will come right off. Set it aside.
5. Now remove the freezer door - there is one bolt head, for the top hinge pin. Remove it, and lift the door up and put it down on a table.
6. Towards the center, pull up on the old gasket, and use a pair of diagonal cutters to cut it in half. It will take a few cuts, but eventually you will get it out and cut in half. Then remove the old gasket.
7. The new gasket simply presses in. Start at two diagonal corners, then press the other two corners in, then do the straight sections.
8. Now replace the freezer door, then the refrigerator door, plug in the refrigerator, and put the contents back in.
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- Customer:
- Megan from NORFOLK, VA
- Parts Used:
- 12002497
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Boyfriends freezer door wouldn’t shut completely
I got really tired of taking food out covered in icicles and stabbing a huge block of ice out of the bottom. Turns out all he needed was a little wheel with cogs and I looked up the sticker model number on this site and clicked the part of the fridge. So simple, wish I would’ve done it sooner.
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- Customer:
- JAMES from BREVARD, NC
- Parts Used:
- W10830189
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The right door gasket was cracked in two or more places and probably leaked.
I watched the Part Select demonstration for removing and replacing the door gasket. It looked easy and was easier and faster than the demo. The toughest part was getting the wrinkles out of the new door seal.
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- Customer:
- Larry from CHIRENO, TX
- Parts Used:
- W11368721
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Right Door Magnet weak, door would not stay firmly closed
Replaced seal on door. Same problem. Went to Lowe's and got several magnetic cabinet door catches. Attached them to the top of the door. (they can be seen sticking up), with the magnet part screwed to the door and the metal plate attached to a small wooden block glued to the top of the body with contact cement. Cost abound $16.
"To infinity and beyond."
"To infinity and beyond."
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- Customer:
- Linda from NAPLES, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10830189
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Refrigerator Door Gasket Torn
Following the excellent video on Parts Select, we soaked the new gasket in warm water in the bath tub to make it pliable, then simply pushed it into the grooves on the door.
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- Customer:
- Kim from MC ARTHUR, OH
- Parts Used:
- W10830287
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Worn gasket
Warm gasket with hair dryer, remove old gasket , press new gasket into place
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- Customer:
- Margaret from Dublin, TX
- Parts Used:
- W10830189
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
The refrigerator doors were not shutting well. . I would come home from work and the door would be a little ajar, but not beeping. The gaskets were cracked and worn.
I watched video provided on the part page. It was very easy to pull off the old gaskets. No tools needed. Also easy to push new gaskets into the grooves. I think it helped solve the failure to close program.
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- Customer:
- Robert from PT CHARLOTTE, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10830189
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Torn gaskets
Laid out new gaskets in sunlight to make them pliable. Removed old gasket by gently pulling them out of the channels around the door. I then did the reverse with the new gaskets. Starting at the top I pushed the new gasket into the channel, moving in one direction around the door. Make sure the outer lip of the gasket does not fold under itself. It should lie flat on the surface of the door. It is truly that easy.
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- Customer:
- MaryAnne from arroyo grande, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10830189
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Replace worn door gaskets
Viewed easy online instruction video. Laid gaskets on flat surface and warmed with hair dryer until they were smooth and unwrinkled. Starting at the top I pulled off the old gasket and beginning at the top I snapped in the new gasket. Carefully smooth as you go. I'm a 72 year old women and if I can do it, you can do it!
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- Customer:
- Wayne from Red Banks, MS
- Parts Used:
- 12002497
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken Freezer Drawer Gear
Checked Video online. Had to remove the 2 snap on track/gear covers. Pry out the gear with screwdriver and the gear bearing unit. Align the flat side of the bearing unit and snap in. Position the cut teeth on the gear to match original and snap into the bearing. Insert the connecting rod into the long shaft gear and then push back into the short shaft gear. The video said to remove the drawer front but I did not and don't see that it necessary.
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