WRX988SIBM01 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Donna from Oro Valley, AZ
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Light switch on door broke
Popped out broken switch with blunt flat edged instrument. Disconnected switch from unit . Plugged new piece in and reinserted into side panel of refrigerator. Very easy.
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- Customer:
- Jason from Roanoke, VA
- Parts Used:
- W10822606
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
Motor stopped working
I thought this was going to be much more difficult than it was. Take the bottom access door off (using a small socket - same size for all screws). Disconnect the plug to the motor. Unscrew the 4 screws holding the motor. Take the motor out. Unscrew the shaft screws on top (only 2) so you can manipulate it if need be up and down or spin it. Insert new motor and make sure shaft is seated correctly into the motor head. Screw motor back in. Screw shaft back in. Plug up motor. Screw bottom door back on. You are done. EASY!! Took me about 10-15 minutes to do. Much easier than most things.
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- Customer:
- Jim from BROADVIEW HTS, OH
- Parts Used:
- EDR2RXD1
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Replace refrigerator water filter
I followed the instructions in the appliance reference manual, and successfully replaced the water filter in 2 minutes, and reset the water quality indicator.
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- Customer:
- Ronald from HUNTINGTN BCH, CA
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Difficulty removing old switch.
Everything went as planned except the cold temperature (freezer door switch located inside freezer) made deflection of the switch locking tab difficult to remove. Letting the switch warm up was not an option.
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- Customer:
- John from DUNNELLON, FL
- Parts Used:
- WP2198628
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Socket set
Ice maker grinder motor was not running.
Remove the ice bucket and check that the auger that turns in the ice bucket is free to turn. Cover the open freezer with cardboard or whatever to retain most of the freezer temperature. Remove the holder that supports the top of the motor shaft. Check the splines on the upper part of the motor shaft and also check the seal under the holder. Open the access the door to the motor, remove wiring connector and unbolt the motor. Check the lower splines on motor shaft for condition, clean the shaft and apply new grease to the splines. Before installing, connect the wiring to the new motor, push the door switch in, press the ice dispenser arm outside the door to make sure the motor runs. If all ok, check the motor shaft for fit in the new motor. Be careful not to install the motor shaft too deep in the motor splines, otherwise there may not be enough spline showing on the top end to engage the auger. Bolt the motor in place, close access door and install the holder and ice bucket and make sure everything works. If there is not enough spline showing thru the holder to engage the auger, take pliers and pull the shaft up a bit. This seems to be a hit or miss fit on the shaft but you can adjust the height of the shaft without taking every thing apart again. That's all, not difficult at all. But do check parts and pieces for anything else you might need, parts wise, before ordering the motor by itself like I did. Shipping is high, so try to order any associated parts needed when you order the motor. By the way, This site are great to work with!
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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:
- Charles from HOUSE SPRINGS, MO
- Parts Used:
- W11127833
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Broken frame
Pulled the old frame out and set the new one in its place
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- Customer:
- John from AUBURN, CA
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Refer lights not working, there are two lights and neither worked. Decided the switch was the problem.
The switch fix but did not fix the problem. I assumed the wires go on the same way as on the old switch. Is it possible if one light Burns out, the other will not work either?
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- Customer:
- Dave from Colorado Springs, CO
- Parts Used:
- W11127833
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
As I was emptying the fridge to give to a freind, I broke the crisper cover frame that holds the large glass shelf.
I ordered the part, it arrived very quickly. I removed the large glass shelf, removed the broken frame and replaced it in less than 5 minutes. No tools required!
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- Customer:
- george from Albuquerque, NM
- Parts Used:
- WPW10347093
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Ice Maker was not crushing ice properly
Simply replaced the Ice Maker container
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- Customer:
- Carolee from Spokane Valley, WA
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Light switch broke
Pried out old part with screwdriver. Unplugged. When new part came, just plugged it in and pushed the part into place.
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- Customer:
- Kathy from GREENVILLE, SC
- Parts Used:
- W10606644
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Drip tray peeling
Slipped the peeling tray out slipped the new one in
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- Customer:
- Amy from INMAN, SC
- Parts Used:
- WPW10238319
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Door alignment
I was sent the wrong part , when I questioned them said they did not have it so was directed to Whirlpool and they are making it and I might get it in May
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- Customer:
- Patricia from WESTMINSTER, SC
- Parts Used:
- WPW10674770
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The door bins slide down into the door so no tools were needed.
After removing the bin from the box and removing the protective grip I aligned the bin to the door and pushed down. Easy Peasey.
Ordered 2 bins waiting on the second now.
Ordered 2 bins waiting on the second now.
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- Customer:
- Richard from PORT JERVIS, NY
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
No problems
Just plugged it in
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