3EHD261MMWR0 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- David from Columbus, OH
- Parts Used:
- WP4388152
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The plastic nozzle on the water dispenser in the door broke off
I took the front access panel off by unscrewing the 2 philips screws under the water dispenser tray. The plastic trim piece lifts straight up. The assembly that holds the electronics to operate the ice dispenser and water dispenser is held to the door by two 1/4 hex head screws. You pull that up and out of the way. Then take the metal bracket off that holds the water nozzle to the door. There is a black water supply line that runs down the door and out the hole in the center of the left bottom hinge. (You’ll have to pull off the kick plate at the bottom of the refrigerator to access the connection) It is connected to a compression fitting that attaches to a larger white water supply that runs through the inside of the refrigerator. Feed the new black supply line down through the door (up top) and fish it through until it stops. It most likely will not poke through the hole in the hinge. I took a scratch awl to center the new hose to enable it to poke through the hole in the hinge. Reconnect the compression fitting, put the kick plate back in place, put the electronics back in place as well as the plastic trim piece that goes around the dispenser itself. Sit back, enjoy a glass or water and pat yourself on the back for saving yourself a $100 service call.
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- Customer:
- James L from Sun City, AZ
- Parts Used:
- WP987074
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Water Arm dispenser (plastic arm broke over the years )
1. removed old broken arm (w/screwdriver)
2. .....gently placed 'new part' in place (of old)
and one (& only one screw), tightened
slightly.....and presto.....
PRESSED ON NEW ARM.....
..............'WATER FLOWED'..... THANKYOU,
JIM
2. .....gently placed 'new part' in place (of old)
and one (& only one screw), tightened
slightly.....and presto.....
PRESSED ON NEW ARM.....
..............'WATER FLOWED'..... THANKYOU,
JIM
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- Customer:
- James from Leesburg, VA
- Parts Used:
- 4386774
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Both front wheels were severly damaged needing replacement.
I tipped the refrigerator back and my friend used an adjustable wrench to attach put the new wheel assembies on. I also used a socket wrench to get the old attacheement bolts to thread. I rolled the cleaned appliance in place and adjusted the wheels with the socket set for easy door closing. It went smoothly.
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- Customer:
- Steven from KEARNEY, NE
- Parts Used:
- WP4388152
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Leak in tube
Follow simple instructions found on youtube
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- Customer:
- Joe from Saint George, UT
- Parts Used:
- WPW10329686
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
door was not closing
Removed all the adjustable shelves inside the door. Removed the top hinge cover (1 nut). then the top hinge bracket (3 nuts). The door doesn't weight very much so you shouldn't have to worry about the door just falling off after you remove the top hinge. then simply lift the door off the bottom hinge and carefully lay it down. One nut in each of the plastc cams on the bottom of the door and an easy swap out with the new parts. A little vaseline one at least one of the surfaces of the cam, reverse the order and simply put things back together and your good to go. Door closes on its own like new. You might as well get both parts for the lower cam and swap them out simultaniously since you have the door off. PLEAS NOTE: Yes there are two different parts for this repair.
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black pad on ice dispenser sticky; replaced ice guard.
used a screw driver to remove the ice guard, which had one tiny screw. snapped the new guard in place and put the small screw back in. the black pads snap out and in without any tool.
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- 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.
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- 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!
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- 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
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- Customer:
- Earl from Sandy, UT
- Parts Used:
- 4318165
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Freezer door would not shut without a re-enforced push
I followed your on line video, that was a fantastic help. Easy as 1,2,3. I used the tools he recommended and followed his steps. I replaced the cam on the door and on the bottom pin, its works like new.
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- Customer:
- kenneth from soddy daisy, TN
- Parts Used:
- 4318165
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
door not closing right
repair was easy. watch the video
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- Customer:
- Joseph from Scottsdale, AZ
- Parts Used:
- 4318165
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
refregerator would not close by itself
Your on line video was fantastic, it led me all the way through the repair. As they say, "A picture or video is worth 1000 words". I wish everyone had instructions like you. Great Job!!!
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- Customer:
- Randall from Bradenton, FL
- Parts Used:
- 4318165
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench set
door sounded like it was craking when trying to close
took all items out of the door, used a wrench to undue the bolts, pulled the door off and placed the new part on the bottom of the door. kept the other new parts that came with the one I needed. very simple
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- Customer:
- Richard from Boca Raton, FL
- Parts Used:
- 4318165
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
refrig warm door cam broken
Follow instructions from owners manual. top hinge first then move door upward and replace broken cam with new parts
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- Customer:
- Cynthia from bethlehem, PA
- Parts Used:
- 4318165
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Door just wouldn't close and sometimes stopped just close enough that it looked closed and ran all night
It was so easy I could have done the video. Many thank you's for saving me $79.00 in house call fees.... cindi
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