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3XKVN515000 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions

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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.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • stu from richmond, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Gasket wouldn’t hold door shut.
NO DIRECTIONS CAME WITH GASKET! Project failure as gasket tore on a corner. For the price of this gasket, I was DISAPPOINTED. Door is being held shut with a childproof strap.
Parts Used:
Fresh Food Door Gasket
  • Patti from GARNEILL, MT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
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door hinge broke.
Removed door and replaced bushing bracket was ok.
Parts Used:
Hinge Bracket
  • Bernard from DONALDSONVLLE, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Light switch broke
Pried out old part with screwdriver. Unplugged. When new part came, just plugged it in and pushed the part into place.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Carolee from Spokane Valley, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Broke light switch while cleaning
use kitchen knife to pry out. replaced switch assemble and pressed back into place. Could not have done this with out help from previous customers. Thanks
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Gail from Golden, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Refrigerator light would not turn on.
I first replaced the switch and had no results, I then ordered the Light Socket Kit, and because I had the experience of removing the panel to replace the switch, it took a few minutes to remove the two screws behind the panel, removing the temperature control knobs and then releasing the face plate which is secured by tabs at the bottom. The kit came with extra connectors in case they were needed, but they were not in my case and so I pulled off the wires, pushed the old socket out and the new one in. Attaching the wires to the correct pins, I screwed in the light bulb to be sure that the fix was correct and determining that, I replaced the screws that held the panel in place. Voila, I'm a happy camper who found some outdated jars in the back corners of the newly lighted shelves.
Parts Used:
Light Socket Kit
  • Suzanne from STERLING HTS, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Rocker on switch broke off
Eased the putty knife under the edge of the switch housing and pried it off. Pulled two wires off the old terminals and hooked them onto the new one and reinstalled into the refrigerator body.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • David Barnes from ROSWELL, NM
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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light did not work on the refrigerator side
bulbs were not burnt out. received the new switch in a few days. watch the short video, was good to see how it comes out. used a putty knife to release the defective switch, removed wires put them on the new one and posed the new switch back in. Not bad Part cost $11.00 7 dollars shipping so for 17 bucks it works great. nice to see what is inside the refer!
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • David from GROVESPRING, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Light switch broke off
We looked up the problem online with the model number of the refrigerator. We ordered the part and followed the video installation that was sent with the order and was found online prior to purchasing
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Kathy from TEMECULA, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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The Light Socket Burned Out.
I pulled the socket out and unplugged the wires. I replaced the light socket by plugging in the wires and snapping the light socket into place. A very simple fix.
Parts Used:
Light Socket Kit
  • MATTHEW from STOCKTON, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Original door gasket split from age, no longer sealing snugly to refrig.
Inserted scraper behind gasket breaking it free from door, permitting a hand hold. While putting tension on gasket, slid scraper around door gently removing old gasket. Replaced gasket starting at top gradually working around door. No need to remove door.
Parts Used:
Fresh Food Door Gasket
  • William from LYNBROOK, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Light switch lever broke
Unplug refrigerator.
Pry switch out with putty knife
Remove two wires from switch
Attach wires to new switch
Push new switch into slot
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Stephen from LOVELAND, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Gasket had several tears in it at the corners and was leaking air into the fresh food compartment
Removed the old gasket and ran the hard edged lip into the opening behind the door liner. Concerned that the gasket does not seem to be attaching itself to the door well. First put it on the side of the refigerator and it would not adhere enough to support itself. While it closes it just doesn't seem to attach with the magnets in the gasket. These magnetic strips have a weak magnet side and a strong magnet side. I wonder if they put the wrong side facing the door when they assembled it. Counter this with a new gasket for an upright freezer which was twice the length and attached itself firmly to the side wall of the freezer and did not slide down.
Parts Used:
Fresh Food Door Gasket
  • James from BATON ROUGE, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The rear wheel of the meat locker drawer broke off
Easy squeezy!! Just took old drawer out and replaced it with the new one. Ahhhh......wish I had done it much sooner, it's so nice to have drawer that slides better and feels more secure in the brackets.
Parts Used:
Meat Pan - White
  • Denise from Los Angeles, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Handle broke at the top and needed to replace. Fairly easy job.
Just removed two screws at the top and then had to put the white cap piece onto the handle and attach it to the refrigerator with the two screws.
Parts Used:
Handle - Center Piece
  • William from Mayville, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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