RT18BKXXL00 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Suzanne from STERLING HTS, MI
- Parts Used:
- 4387478
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Refrigerator light would not turn on.
I first replaced the switch and had no results, I then ordered the Light Socket Kit, and because I had the experience of removing the panel to replace the switch, it took a few minutes to remove the two screws behind the panel, removing the temperature control knobs and then releasing the face plate which is secured by tabs at the bottom. The kit came with extra connectors in case they were needed, but they were not in my case and so I pulled off the wires, pushed the old socket out and the new one in. Attaching the wires to the correct pins, I screwed in the light bulb to be sure that the fix was correct and determining that, I replaced the screws that held the panel in place. Voila, I'm a happy camper who found some outdated jars in the back corners of the newly lighted shelves.
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- Customer:
- wendy from palm coast, FL
- Parts Used:
- W11581579
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Shelves in freezer falling off
Went online with the model number, the part was very easy to find, diagrams helped me to have confidence in the choice. Parts came in two days, tore them open and used a screw driver to replace the broken shelf brackets, replaced shelves, I am a happy camper!!
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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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- Customer:
- Barry from FORD CITY, PA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10662129
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Freezer occasionally had a temperature alarm.Clicking noise also.
Was told capacitor was problem 90% of the time.Capacior was not the problem.Bad start relay.
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- Customer:
- Jacqueline from LEXINGTON PK, MD
- Parts Used:
- WPW10662129
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
No cold
Like you video
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- Customer:
- Hamid from Owasso, OK
- Parts Used:
- W11581579
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
My wife broke the shelf support
The new shelf support part fit perfectly. I needed no tools just slid it on the existing bracket. Super easy.
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- Customer:
- William from Fairfield Glade, TN
- Parts Used:
- W10822278
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Freezer Cold - Refrigerator Warm
After searching online to diagnose the issue with my refrigerator being warm and the freezer being cold and not shutting off to defrost I decided to get the defrost timer kit. The kit arrived within 2 day. With the directions included, after unplugging the appliance for safety, I installed it relatively quickly with only a screwdriver . I then plugged it back in and it immediately went to defrost. I thought, wow I have it fixed. Well unbeknownst to me it still didn't cool in the fridge area. After doing more internet research I found a suggestion to unplug the fridge for 24 hours to unthaw ice that may be lodged between the freezer and fridge that is blocking the distribution of cold air into the fridge. After doing this, it now works like a charm.
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- Customer:
- charles from REDDING, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10822278
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Warm refrigerater
Followed instructions from ideoo
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- Customer:
- Cathy from HOPATCONG, NJ
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Light rocker switch broke and refrigerator light couldn't go on.
I just popped out the old switch with a flat head screwdriver. Removed the connections and then installed new switch by reversing steps. Popped in back in and the light went on.
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- 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.
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- Customer:
- MATTHEW from STOCKTON, CA
- Parts Used:
- 4387478
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The Light Socket Burned Out.
I pulled the socket out and unplugged the wires. I replaced the light socket by plugging in the wires and snapping the light socket into place. A very simple fix.
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- Customer:
- Michael from Cary, IL
- Parts Used:
- W11581579
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
A couple supports broke
I simply slid off the broken supports, and slid the new ones on.
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- Customer:
- Anthony from CIRCLEVILLE, OH
- Parts Used:
- 819100
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
freezer quit working
replaced relay switch
when I finally got started to do the repair it took 15 minutes my biggest delay was no instructions were sent with the part and it took time to get some
when I finally got started to do the repair it took 15 minutes my biggest delay was no instructions were sent with the part and it took time to get some
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- Customer:
- Chingnan from SUGAR LAND, TX
- Parts Used:
- WPW10225581
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Freezer 4-15 F refrigerator 50 - 55 F
Just follow youtube examples. Work in freezer. Troubles was I didn't fix the problem. Experts say thermostat is the best one to replace (53%). Anyway they are not always right.
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- Customer:
- Adam from GLOVERSVILLE, NY
- Parts Used:
- WPW10662129
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Plugged it in.
Not so good that was not the problem. Fan is not seized and all the lights work and display is not on but lights up as well. No start once plugged back in after 15 minutes of being unplugged. Nothing same no change.
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