ET21DKXDB02 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- duncan from HOWELL, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 2159061
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
After 17 years, the old door gasket was split and showing signs of mold
The gasket has an inner lip that fits over the edge of the door plastic liner. The old gasket was removed by pulling it straight out, in the plane of the door. Try not to pull sideways as it could crack the door liner, which gets brittle with age. The new liner had a brown magnetic strip, which holds the door closed, and this fits behind the edge of the door liner. Start on the bottom of the door. A helper is useful to hold the gasket loosely vertical. A flat blade screwdriver can be used to pry away the liner to insert the new seal. Once you have worked in the lower edge, install both sides, and then the top. Some juggling side-to-side may be needed for an exact fit
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- Customer:
- Larry from HOUSTON, TX
- Parts Used:
- 4387478
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Faulty light socket
Followed the video instructions.
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- Customer:
- Roy from KAUFMAN, TX
- Parts Used:
- 2159061
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Door would pop open. I cleaned gasket made sure nothing in the way of door. Gasket was cracked top and bottom it worked better but the seal was not good.
Did just like the video showed took doors off daughter helped take off doors so easy put door on blanket. My daughter 38 went to town putting it on just watch the corners so easy two days after installation the door seals great. You can do this.
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- Customer:
- Diane from Brighton, MI
- Parts Used:
- WP4387503
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
Ice buildup in freezer causing leaking water into fridge section
In my case the defrost thermostat was not the problem. Not worth going through the hassle of checking the thermostat as I would have had to cut it out and test it in another freezer (while the food that was in the freezer was being stored elsewhere). I just ended up buying it and replacing it. So, like I said the defrost thermostat was NOT the issue. I ended up getting a drain tube heater strap, and have been keeping my eye on the fridge. It hasn't been long enough to say the strap fixed the problem, but all indications are pointing to that being the case.
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- Customer:
- George from Albakurky, NM
- Parts Used:
- 2159061
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
cut old off the door and put new on the door
took door of the refergarator. Then cut old gusket of and clipped the new one on and then put the back. Done!!!!!
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- Customer:
- Michael from CHICAGO, IL
- Parts Used:
- 2159060
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Defrost drain clogged with ice
Replaced gaskets on both doors. Followed the online video link that came with emailed receipt. Worked exactly like demonstrated in the video.
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- Customer:
- David from MARYLAND HTS, MO
- Parts Used:
- WPW10662129
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
freezer (later fridge too) wouldn't stay cold~
****Make are you order Capacitor & Starter relay too (we ordered separtely so had to pay shipping twice)**** Super easy just open access panel on back near compressor and remove retention clip with fingers, remove & replace both capacitor & starter, put clip and access panel back on, plug in and allow 8 hours to cool! Works like new again! Hope it goes another 10 years
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- Customer:
- Gail from Golden, CO
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broke light switch while cleaning
use kitchen knife to pry out. replaced switch assemble and pressed back into place. Could not have done this with out help from previous customers. Thanks
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- Customer:
- Yvonne from Fredericksburg, VA
- Parts Used:
- W10854037
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Drawer cracked/split
I just slipped the new drawer into place. So easy, even a woman can do it! ( I am female!)
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- Customer:
- Scott from JAY, VT
- Parts Used:
- W10854037
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Original drawer handle had cracked and the crack spread down to the body of the crisper unit.
Took out the old, cracked, crisper unit and removed the white trim piece on the handle so that we could re-use it on the new crisper unit (which, in spite of the $90+ price tag did not come with new trim). The whole thing took 3 minutes to do.
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- Customer:
- MARK from OJAI, CA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10421486
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The fridge was missing the lower shelf bar on the door
The bar slipped right into a groove on each side and took less than 5 seconds.
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- Customer:
- Xiaoping from KIRKLAND, WA
- Parts Used:
- W10854037
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
no drawer
just insert
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- Customer:
- Eddie from BRONSTON, KY
- Parts Used:
- WP4387503
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
My refrigerator would not defrost.
The first part I changed was the defrost timer but it did
not solve the problem, I replaced the bi-metal defrost sensor
and I have the same problem.
I can defrost by turning the clock manually and heater works.
problem.
not solve the problem, I replaced the bi-metal defrost sensor
and I have the same problem.
I can defrost by turning the clock manually and heater works.
problem.
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- Customer:
- Regina B from ST MARTINVLLE, LA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10421486
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Missing retainer bar for freezer shelf
Retainer bar was a little long but husband used a saw to make smaller (the part said it was a similar to my model- Maytag no longer made this made) It was perfect -- ow I have a whole new usable shelf!!
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- Customer:
- Bernard from DONALDSONVLLE, LA
- Parts Used:
- W11745278
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
door hinge broke.
Removed door and replaced bushing bracket was ok.
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