2VET21DKJW00 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Jackie from Nova, OH
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Switch was not working after a repairman had fixed something else
Please bear in mind I am 65 years old & it was harder to get up & down off the floor then to change the switch. Was very easy - watched video, unplugged unit. I used the putty knife at the right front corner to work loose, when it came loose had to loose the left side a little. The unit pulled out easily. detached the wired that had a single plug with 2 prongs on it. Attached the plug, pushed new switch into place. There was no way you could place wires on wrong prong. When done, plugged refrigerator back in & checked if working. I CAN SEE THE LIGHT and the food in the freezer now. Thank you for making an easy repair.
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- Customer:
- Dennis from Lawrenceville, GA
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Light switch which turns on the lights when the door opens went out
This is an easy fix, simply remove and replace. What I was impressed with is that a how to video was provided along with my part. I wish all manufactures would offer this, the video was easy to understand and you had a good view of the operation. Thanks, a job well done.
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- Customer:
- Irene from Whitehall, MT
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
No light in frig
We tried repairing with a new switch which was very easy to install but it didn't fix the problem.
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- Customer:
- M. Webster from Sandusky, OH
- Parts Used:
- W10856580
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Drawer was broken.
Took out the old drawer and put in the new one.
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- Customer:
- raymond from bethlehem, PA
- Parts Used:
- WP2218127K
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Due to age the sliding flanges on the sides were broken and had been glued just one to many times.
Needless to say sliding the new draw in did not take a wizard. But I was amazed at the ease of finding the part onb your web site and the promptness of shipping. Will definitely use you again if need be.
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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:
- Gerald from Woodacre, CA
- Parts Used:
- 2182338
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
defrost tray & drain, pluged with ice in freezer section
poured boiling hot water into drain; removed most ice with hair dryer. Clips(2) positions the defrost tray & drain under the freezer condenser. A "home-made" coil of 18g copper wire inserted into the drain hole, & secured to the defrost heater further prevents the drain from iceing shut!
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- Customer:
- ROBERT from Pilot Hill, CA
- Parts Used:
- WP2166108
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench set
right front wheel broken off ...couldn't roll refrig out
Looked up the refrigerator model number, found parts break down and ordered wheel assy...thought it was the wrong but wheel size was right...read the instructions (good thing) and found out you had to slide entire bottom panel out 1/2 inch to access a hidden pin...did as the instructions said, slid out the bottom panel, found pin as advertised, removed pin, broken part fell out, replaced the wheel assembly, repinned, slid the bottom panel in (a bit more harder than getting it out), replaced all screws and was completed in about 40 -50 minutes. Good thing it came with instructions!!
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- Customer:
- DON from MESA, AZ
- Parts Used:
- 2159057
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
lower door gasket was worn out
removed the lower door. took out the old gasket, snap in the new one. piece of cake.
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- Customer:
- Lee from Brooklyn, NY
- Parts Used:
- 4387478
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Protective cover for bulb had melted
I tried to just replace the cover rather than the whole unit but it was impossible - the cover would not go/stay on. I tried to remove the old unit completely but it would not unplug it was practically fused to the back of the fridge and the liner was cracking. I ended up breaking the cover and jerry rigging it over the bulb to prevent items in the fridge from being able to touch. Bad solution.
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- Customer:
- Eric from Valparaiso, IN
- Parts Used:
- WP2163835
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken rail piece for crisper drawers
Simple replacement, snapping the plastic rail in place and putting the crisper drawers back in. We were very happy that you had the part, your site made it easy to find, and it was shipped to us promptly, and at reasonable cost. Thank you.
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broken drawers
pulled the fridge out and took the old ones out and put new ones in .... glad to find the right drawers though.... they fit perfectly....
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- Customer:
- Mary from Jefferson Township, PA
- Parts Used:
- 4387478
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
No Light
Took socket out and replace it with new one. Very easy. W saved alot of money doing it ourself.
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- Customer:
- mike from little rock, AR
- Parts Used:
- 2159057
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
water pooling inthe bottom of refrigerator and then running onto floor
The instuctions say take the door off. I didnt find that necessary. Made sure the new gasket would fit. Pulled the old gasket out inline with the door instead of away. The gasket came off like an innertube on a bicycle. Installation of my new gasket was easy. I started on a corner hooking the lip behind the ledge and worked my way around the door. 10 min maybe. That's it
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- Customer:
- Al from Brewster, NY
- Parts Used:
- WP2163835
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Crisper drawer rail broke
Removed glass shelf. Removed both crisper bowls. Removed broken rail and put new rail in! Hardest part was taking out all the items sitting on the glass shelf. Actual installation time under 1 minute.
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