Door Switch
- Fix Number:
- FIX12731166
- Manufacturer #:
- W11396033
- Manufactured by:
- Whirlpool
- Product Description
- This part includes one authentically sourced 3-pin rocker switch for a refrigerator. It is responsible for turning the light on inside the fridge when the door is open. It is commonly replaced because the light has stopped turning on with the door open. For this simple repair, start by disconnecting the power. Use a putty knife and a flathead screwdriver to pry the door switch out of the liner. Disengage the wire harness to release the damaged switch. Install the new door switch by first connecting it to the wire harness. Line the switch up on the liner and snap it into position. Power it back up and double-check that it is working.
- Works with the following brands:
- Maytag, Whirlpool, Amana, Kenmore
- Works with the following products
- Refrigerator
- Fixes the following symptoms
- Light not working, Ice maker not making ice, Not dispensing water, Ice maker won’t dispense ice
- Part# W11396033 replaces these:
- AP6973145, 12002646, 12466101, 12466103, 12466105, 12466105SP, 12466114, 61003254, 61003661, 61005052, 67005653, 8170842, 8208349, C3680312, W10656771, W10847848, W10847849, WPW10656771
Product Description
This part includes one authentically sourced 3-pin rocker switch for a refrigerator. It is responsible for turning the light on inside the fridge when the door is open. It is commonly replaced because the light has stopped turning on with the door open. For this simple repair, start by disconnecting the power. Use a putty knife and a flathead screwdriver to pry the door switch out of the liner. Disengage the wire harness to release the damaged switch. Install the new door switch by first connecting it to the wire harness. Line the switch up on the liner and snap it into position. Power it back up and double-check that it is working.
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Works with the following brands:Maytag, Whirlpool, Amana, Kenmore
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Works with the following products:Refrigerator
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Fixes the following symptoms:Light not working, Ice maker not making ice, Not dispensing water, Ice maker won’t dispense ice
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Part# W11396033 replaces these:AP6973145, 12002646, 12466101, 12466103, 12466105, 12466105SP ... Show more , 12466114, 61003254, 61003661, 61005052, 67005653, 8170842, 8208349, C3680312, W10656771, W10847848, W10847849, WPW10656771 Show less
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- Customer:
- Charles from Madisonville, LA
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
- Customer:
- James from Aurora, IN
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
- Customer:
- Edward from Greer, SC
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Customer:
- Garrison from Fremont, NE
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
- Customer:
- Tom from Louisville, KY
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Customer:
- peter from carver, MA
- Parts Used:
- W11396033
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
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