ET18TKXMWR1 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
Jump to:
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
- Customer:
- lee from PORTLAND, OR
- Parts Used:
- 2188444A
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Old door gasket became hard, and corners had rubber breaking apart some leakage of cold air
Each side of the door had a metal strip bracket that was held in place by 1/4" sheet metal screws apprx. 8in. apart.. the outer lip of the gasket was tightened into these brackets..loosening the screws allowed the removal of the gasket from all 4 sides and corners..It was just the process of fitting the new gasket into the brackets that took the most time..making sure the new gasket was fitted all the way in for aligned proper fit,then tightening the screws evenly around the door frame..Then, 2 weeks later, this 27-year-old refrigerator's lower compressor went out,,and the refrigerator was history! YEAH!!
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- 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.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- Karl from BIRDSBORO, PA
- Parts Used:
- W11581579
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Shelf studs broke several years ago and I had a problem locating them. Finally wised up and checked Part Direct and found them, ordered the kit w/ 12 pieces. Then quickly watched the installation video. Took less than 30 minutes to replace two different studs. Wife is very happy.
Simply took broken pieces of old stud out and replaced with the new ones. Used pliers to adjust them. Replace a freezer stud and a fridge stud.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- ROD from LINCOLN, NE
- Parts Used:
- W11581579
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Two of the parts were broken so the shelf was laying on the drawers so neither could be used effectivly
Pulled out the stud with a wire cutter and replaced it with the exact part you shipped in the kit.
The other 2 parts just slipped on the brackets
Nice thing is now I have extra parts for the other shelf.
The other 2 parts just slipped on the brackets
Nice thing is now I have extra parts for the other shelf.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- David from GROVESPRING, MO
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
light did not work on the refrigerator side
bulbs were not burnt out. received the new switch in a few days. watch the short video, was good to see how it comes out. used a putty knife to release the defective switch, removed wires put them on the new one and posed the new switch back in. Not bad Part cost $11.00 7 dollars shipping so for 17 bucks it works great. nice to see what is inside the refer!
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- Kathy from TEMECULA, CA
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Light switch broke off
We looked up the problem online with the model number of the refrigerator. We ordered the part and followed the video installation that was sent with the order and was found online prior to purchasing
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- David Barnes from ROSWELL, NM
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Rocker on switch broke off
Eased the putty knife under the edge of the switch housing and pried it off. Pulled two wires off the old terminals and hooked them onto the new one and reinstalled into the refrigerator body.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- Bob from Las Vegas, NV
- Parts Used:
- W11581579
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken shelf supports
Took just a few moments to install. The parts fit like a glove,
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- Gaynell P from Spring, TX
- Parts Used:
- W11581579
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Nonr
Replaced missing stud.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- Paul from Hinsdale, IL
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Door Light switch cracked Mounting
I noticed that the refrigerator was having trouble maintaining temperature. Thought it might be time for new one until I found out that a new frig was $5k to $7K. Just happened to notice that the light switch didn't look quite right (was not sitting sqaure to the door). Once I pressed it it came loose. I then realized the the lights were staying on (50 watts of heating). Replaced the switch and the frig started working like new.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- Gary from Jenkintown, PA
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Lights didn't always come on when was opened
Used a screwdriver to pry loose the old switch, swapped wires to the new switch and pushed it into the opening. Took about 2 minutes.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- Carl from Crete, IL
- Parts Used:
- W11581579
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Freezer shelf falling off
One of the front studs was broken off. I had to use pliers to pull it out (kind of tight). Then I inserted the back and front holders and layed the shelf back in. Total time...10 min
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- Fred from Watertown, NY
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
19 year old light switch broke
Great service. Unpluged old switch and pluged in new one. Works great
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- John from Jefferson Hills, PA
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Internal light did not come on each time the door was opened.
After disconnecting the electricity. I followed the instructions as indicated in the "HOW TO" article on the website. I used a steel putty knife and pried the light switch out of its retaining hole. I worked the right side the most since this is the side with the retaining clip. After I removed the switch I transferred the two electrical outlets to the new switch and easily snapped it into place. Engaged the electric power and tested the switch.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
- Customer:
- Raymond from Victorville, CA
- Parts Used:
- W11581579
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken bracket
Replaced broken shelf bracket
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!