8ET21DKXDW04 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:
- Larry from HOUSTON, TX
- Parts Used:
- 4387478
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Faulty light socket
Followed the video instructions.
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- Customer:
- LES from GRAY, TN
- Parts Used:
- W10822278
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Refrigerator coils froze up and 5 weeks later it got stuck in defrost.
The parts were reasonably priced, shipped promptly and received in a couple of days. I reviewed a YouTube video before starting that was beneficial. Huge savings over retail repair service. A+ replacement parts house and I would highly recommend.
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- Customer:
- Denise from SINCLAIR, ME
- Parts Used:
- 2159081
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
The door would not stay closed after it was installed. It was as if there were no magnets in the gasket.
We used the hair blow dryer to soften the gasket after being in the package. We laid it on our bed and made the gasket straight with the heat of the blow dryer. Then we began to install the gasket and once we installed it, the door would not stay closed.
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- Customer:
- ray from palm bay, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10822278
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Fridge stopped cooling
I replaced the defrost relay folling instructions I read on the internet--and it still didn't work--So I replaced the compressor start relay which was easier than the defrost relay--it worked and the fridg is working good.
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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:
- Marcia from Chicago, IL
- Parts Used:
- WP2204813
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Cracked shelf on door
I just lifted up the door shelf and removed it. Threw it away and replaced it with the new one. It looks beautiful.
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- Customer:
- Yafa (and David) from Bothell, WA
- Parts Used:
- 8009
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Replacing the bulb in the freezer side
Removed the ice brucket,
Removed the light shield by releasing one screw using a nutdriver.
Replacing the bulb and reinstalled the light shield.
Your web site is one of the best and most helpfull service sites I ever used. Just wish that in the future you will ship parts overseas.
Removed the light shield by releasing one screw using a nutdriver.
Replacing the bulb and reinstalled the light shield.
Your web site is one of the best and most helpfull service sites I ever used. Just wish that in the future you will ship parts overseas.
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- Customer:
- stu from richmond, VA
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
fridge door switch did not work
I removed the switch housing (4 screws), replacing the switch in the housing was a snap. It took 5 minutes, cost $8 and light works like new!
Why didn't I order this part and do the repair earlier? Very simple.
Why didn't I order this part and do the repair earlier? Very simple.
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- Customer:
- James from BUFFALO, NY
- Parts Used:
- WP2218132K
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Replace meat draw
Came on time, just slide in
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- Customer:
- ROGER from GREER, SC
- Parts Used:
- WP2314549
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken crisper frame
Replaced frame
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- Customer:
- Thomas from Roseville, CA
- Parts Used:
- W11384469
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Door light switch disintegrated
Very simple fix, remove 3 screws, two connectors to the old switch
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- Customer:
- John from Elkland, PA
- Parts Used:
- WP2218132K
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Broken meat drawer
Replaced, fit perfect
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- Customer:
- Linda from ROCK ISLAND, IL
- Parts Used:
- WP2314549
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
My crisper cover frame broke
It was very easy just took out the old broken crisper cover frame out and put in the new one. Simple as that.
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- Customer:
- Kevin from SWANVILLE, ME
- Parts Used:
- W11338583
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Freezer Bulb failed
Unscrewed bulb from sock .
Replaced with new one . Now working
Replaced with new one . Now working
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