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5VET6WPKLQ03 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions

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All Instructions for the 5VET6WPKLQ03

Customer:: Mike from Greenfield, MO
Parts Used:: WPW10567140
Difficulty Level:: Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:: 1- 2 hours
Tools:: Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set

freezer froze bottom would not cool.

I checked the net. Said the temp control was the problem. Ordered and installed the temp control. Bottom still would not cool. Total waste of time and money. After checking realized fan in freezer was not working. Took it apart and exposed the fan. Pushed it and it started working. Wd 40ed it. Put it back together. Fan is working and the bottom is cooling. Check the fan first before you buy anything.

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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:: Don from Laramie, WY
Parts Used:: W11384469
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins

Switch didn't work

followed the video as instructed. Saved two repairman calls, one to find the problem, one to install. Net savings was about $130.00

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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:: David from St. Pete Beach, FL
Parts Used:: W11384469
Difficulty Level:: A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Pliers, Screw drivers

Broke the arm off the food compartment rocker switch

After receiving the new part almost immediately,using two screw drivers, removed the broken switch from the plastic frame. Be careful not to scratch or otherwise tear the plastic...very pliable. Since the original switch was factory installed and the wires were packed in fiberglass insulation, the switch came out but the wires and clips were still in place and could not reach the new switch. It was necessary to pull them down with bent long nose pliers...used a lot of "pull" but the wires held up.Connected the switch, turned the power on and there was light! Reports from other users really took the uncertainty out of the task.

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Customer:: Thomas from newark, DE
Parts Used:: WP2196157
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Screw drivers

ice maker would not make ice.The fill tube had seperated and iced up so no water could get to ice maker

Just followed the video that you guys had on line . It was a very easy repair

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Customer:: Linda from Wilson, NC
Parts Used:: WP2201801
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Wrench set

Tray had rusted out, leaking!

Removed the screw from the old tray. Attached the new tray and return the screw using a wrench to assure the screw was torqued properly.

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Customer:: shirley from wind gap, PA
Parts Used:: WP2196157
Difficulty Level:: Really Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

icemaker not working

I followed vidio instructions, took about 15 minutes. Fridge making great ice cubes again. Felt prouud of the repair I did being 70 years old and a female. Thank you

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Customer:: judi from wallowa, OR
Parts Used:: WP2196157
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers

ice maker not making ice

repair went well. Ice maker still not making ice. UGH

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Customer:: Adam from Freeland, MI
Parts Used:: WPW10475495
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: 15 - 30 mins
Tools:: Nutdriver, Socket set

Broken rear support wheel

remove fiber grill cover, remove large bolt holding under frame ( with a 2X4 block, place under refrigerator on outside edge so frame can drop down.) remove pin from broken wheel, replace reversing proceedure. Note: when blocking refrigerator, care must be taken not to let block extend under entire frame. it only needs to be placed approx 3/4" under edge of refrigerator.

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Customer:: Mary from Wasilla, AK
Parts Used:: W11384469
Difficulty Level:: Easy
Total Repair Time:: Less than 15 mins
Tools:: Screw drivers

Light switch in the refrigerator was faulty from the first day we installed the fridge.

I had ordered some other parts for something entirely different off your website and service was great. So after almost ten years of a dark refrigerator, because of a defective switch, I decided to see if you had the part to fix it... You did and the part got here in 3 days. I had a working light switch and all the light in the world where my husband needed it most (in the fridge). It took me at the most ten minutes to replace the part. All is well now and I have a happy husband who can find the leftovers just fine. Thanks for your great service!

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All Instructions for the 5VET6WPKLQ03