ET21DKXDW02 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Jeff from WINSTON SALEM, NC
- Parts Used:
- WP2176225
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The handle broke and my wife was afraid to close the door because she might not be able to open it back.
The part-select video showed me to do the following:
Unplug dish washer
Open the door and unscrew the screws around the inside of the door all around.
Place the screws in the detergent holder with a cap until finished.
The door mechanism is at the top and attached to two electrical wires.
Unfasten the wires from the attachment.
Take the new attachment and fasten the wires to it.
Place the attachment back in the spot and make sure handle is sticking thru the hole to the outside.
Reattach the screws.
Plug back chord.
Finished - 15 minutes
Unplug dish washer
Open the door and unscrew the screws around the inside of the door all around.
Place the screws in the detergent holder with a cap until finished.
The door mechanism is at the top and attached to two electrical wires.
Unfasten the wires from the attachment.
Take the new attachment and fasten the wires to it.
Place the attachment back in the spot and make sure handle is sticking thru the hole to the outside.
Reattach the screws.
Plug back chord.
Finished - 15 minutes
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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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Leora O from PIERZ, MN
- Parts Used:
- WP2195916K
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
door Shelf end cap was broken
I just snapped it into place. Easy Peasy!!!!
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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:
- 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:
- 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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