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5ET8GTXKQ00 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions

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missing trim
put the end caps on and slid the trim in place
Parts Used:
Door Retainer bar - White Door Shelf Trim End Cap Trim - White
  • rebecca from kannapolis, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The light went out
I pried the old one out with a screw driver and pushed the new one in. I expected instructions in the box it came in but there were none.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Janet from Flagstaff, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Door shelf Trim was bent and broken MY fault
Took the old one off and put the new one on. I did it myself and didn't need my husband or a repair man... Thanks for sending it so fast... Ruth Mccullough
Parts Used:
Door Retainer bar - White End Cap Trim Piece
  • Ruth from Albion, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Switch was not working after a repairman had fixed something else
Please bear in mind I am 65 years old & it was harder to get up & down off the floor then to change the switch. Was very easy - watched video, unplugged unit. I used the putty knife at the right front corner to work loose, when it came loose had to loose the left side a little. The unit pulled out easily. detached the wired that had a single plug with 2 prongs on it. Attached the plug, pushed new switch into place. There was no way you could place wires on wrong prong. When done, plugged refrigerator back in & checked if working. I CAN SEE THE LIGHT and the food in the freezer now. Thank you for making an easy repair.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Jackie from Nova, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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cracked drawer
pulled the old one out and put the new one in.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Crisper Drawer
  • Judy from Redondo Beach, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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non-functioning refrigerator lite switch
My owners manual said to unplug fridge from elec outlet, use a kitchen knife to gently pry off the switch plate
(manual had a pictoral example), unclip the two wire, replace with on new switch and replace the switch. Close
door and plug back in. Open door to check that the lite
works. Walla! It did. Thanks!

Sincerely, Ron Marshall, Billings, MT
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Ronald from Billings, MT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Wrench set
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light switch would not work
Popped the old one out with a kitchen knife and popped the new one back in. It tool less than 15 seconds!!
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Joseph from Destin, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Ice Maker failed. Replaced
I was lucky in that I already had an ice maker and just had to replace the unit. The parts and instructions were complete and easy to follow. Installation was a breeze with no concerns at all. The new unit is working flawlessly and we are very happy with the results. Thank you for supplying a quality replacement and excellent support via the instructions. The service was outstanding and I had my unit in about 3 days!!!
Parts Used:
Add-On Icemaker Assembly
  • Barry from De Pere, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Drawer was broken.
Took out the old drawer and put in the new one.
Parts Used:
Crisper Drawer - Clear
  • M. Webster from Sandusky, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Light switch went bad
Simply stick a putty knife between the switch and refrig wall. Pop out old swith, remove both wires by pulling off switch by terminals. Throw switch out. Put wires on new switch and push into slot and all done. Nothing to it! Took me 5 minutes if th
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Joseph T. from Morgantown, WV
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Would not make ice
It started out being a disappointment. I just moved into a new place that needs many repairs so I didnt want to spend too much time on this one. I ordered this part which arrived in just a few days. Not knowing exactly what was broken I just ordered the whole thing. When I opened the box, the first thing I noticed was that one of the parts of the new ice maker had a big crack in it. Not wanting to go through the hassle of boxing it up and going through the return process, I started taking it apart and replacing the worn or broken owned, (exactly why I ordered the entire unit). Nevertheless, I wanted ice so I fixed it with some of the new ones and some of the old ones. By now I've paid too much for the unit but it was my choice not to send it back and I now have ice. It was pretty easy to fix once I had the parts.
Parts Used:
Add-On Icemaker Assembly
  • Roy from Denver, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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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.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Richard from Arlington, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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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.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • David from St. Pete Beach, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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broken crisper rail
The repair was very simple! And the website was also easy and accurate to use! I put the new rail in after taking out the glass shelf ( just like you do when you clean it) and snapped in the new piece. Voila! sliding drawers again.
Parts Used:
Crisper Drawer Rail
  • margaret from Minneapolis, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Added icemaker Kit
Followed the very easy instruction that came with kit. Even a partially trained Monkey could do it with the easy instructions. very satisfied. Had Ice in about an Hour.
Parts Used:
Add-On Icemaker Assembly
  • Ferrell from Breaux Bridge, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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