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5ET8GTXKQ00 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions

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exchange of defective light rocker switch
1)pry out the old/defective light rocker switch with a screw driver (flat head) and pull out the cables 2)unplug two connectors at the end of light rocker switch 3) connect new light rocker into two connectors 4)push the wires inside and put back new light rocker switch
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Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Steve from River Edge, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Light in the refrigerator didn't work
I did exactly as the video showed. I popped out the old switch, disconnected the two terminals, connected the new switch and put it back. The light now works! The refrigerator is over 25 years old and the switch works! What a great website this is. Couldn't of done the job without Partselect's help.
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Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Anthony from Fairport, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The end of our crisper drawer rail snapped off.
Repair was very easy. We removed the glass from the shelf above the crisper drawers and then just snapped the rail into the frame.
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Crisper Drawer Rail
  • Elizabeth from Sterling, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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caster's did not touch floor
Wood on floor, used a screwdriver to lift weight off caster's with one hand and screwed the screw in with the other hand. Repeated these steps to do the other screw into remaining caster.
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Grille Screw
  • Linda from Greeley, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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the old ice maker leaked and the water would not come in
My grandson did all the installing, he is really good at anything he goes to install, needs to look into something for him in this catagory, he said instruction sent was really easy to understand, will order from part select again. Thanks!
Parts Used:
Add-On Icemaker Assembly
  • Wendell from Hardin, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Lost hindges on the refrig. door
Ordered new set and installed
Parts Used:
Center Door Hinge Bottom Door Hinge with Pin Upper Door Hinge Screw Insert Door Hinge Nylon Washer Cover, Hinge (White)
  • John from Magnollia, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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bracket was broken so drawers would hang against bottom
lift glass from shelf. Insert back end of bracket first and snap the front in place. Install both drawers and replace glass and insert both drawers
Parts Used:
Crisper Drawer Rail
  • Gustavo from Miami, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Door Gasket was riped off. hot air was getting in side and food did not stay cold.
I removed the screws on top of the refrigerator and the freezer door, lifted the fresh food door off bottom hinge laid it on a covered floor, used a pair of wire cutters to cut old gasket. then pulled the gasket straight out all the way around. then I started on one corner using a putty knife to push the new gasket under plastic trim, then put gasket on opposite corner at top of door then did the same with other two corners, then used putty knife to go all the way around sliding gasket under trim. was easy.
Parts Used:
Fresh Food Door Gasket
  • Katherine from Grant, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench set
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the part was loos
the repair it good and easy ,vo helper to do it.
Parts Used:
Center Door Hinge
  • Deravine from New London, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench set
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My old ice maker was leaking after 20 years
I was pleased with the new ice maker and how soon I received it. I was disappointed because there were NO installation instructions that came with it. There were only service instructions that came with it. I contacted partselect and was told that they get the part from whirlpool and they are responsible for everything and was given a phone number to call. I called Whirlpool and was informed that they don't provide installation instructions, I said that on the web page is boldly displayed an installation instruction sheet. Whirlpool said that they expect that the installation person knows what they are doing. I let it go and was very careful taking the old one out and installing the new ice maker and the new pump.
Parts Used:
Add-On Icemaker Assembly
  • Francis from Moscow, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
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Front wheel broke
Instructions came with the part I ordered and they were very easy to follow. Basically you have to remove the cardboard cover from the back. Then you remove the four screws at the bottom (2 front, 2 back) that hold the bottom plate on. My husband tilted frig and held it while I put a block(4" x 1/2") under the bottom outside frame (not the bottom plate). You can see a ridge on the frame which is where I placed the block. My husband braced the frig the whole time I did the repair just to ensure it didn't fall on me even though it was blocked. The bottom plate didn't slide back at first. I took a flat screw driver and hammer and slightly tapped the bottom plate through the screw hole that secures the bottom plate to the frame. I tapped 2 or 3 times...gently each tap...until the bottom plate dropped down. Which was the 1/2" noted in the instructions. I then was able to access the front wheel, remove the pin and replace with the new one. We replaced both front wheels so I did not replace the bottom plate until we replaced the second wheel. We removed the block and tilted the frig to the opposite side, blocked then I replaced the second wheel. Once that was done I removed the block, my husband let the frig down gently and I went to the back and tapped the bottom plate forward. It didn't quite want to go back in place but with patience it finally and then was able to put all screws back in. Donna
Parts Used:
Front Roller
  • Donna from Littleton, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Broken drawer rail
Dear Part Select...What a wonderful easy experience....typed in model number...ordered part....it was affordable and arrived in 12 hours....snapped it in...booom.....finished....thaank-you!!!!!
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Crisper Drawer Rail
  • Gilbert from Reno, NV
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The original ice-maker had a defective module and the ice-maker kit cost less than a replacement module
Replaced original ice-maker with the ice-maker from the kit. Operational check was good.
Parts Used:
Add-On Icemaker Assembly
  • Gary from Morganton, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Crisper support missing
Cut support and replaced. Easy
Parts Used:
Crisper Drawer Support - Cut-to-Fit
  • Lucy Ann from Virginia Beach, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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leaky ice maker/black flakes in ice
The repair was super easy and the part worked like a charm. I love my new ice maker! I had to take out the top freezer shelf just so I could fit my head in the freezer to find one screw, but otherwise all went fine. Ice maker is held on with two top screws and one bottom screw. Loosen the two top screws, remove the bottom screw and lift out the ice maker. It plugs into wires on the inside, back of the freezer so this has to be unplugged. Plug in the wires for the new one, slide it down onto the two top, loose screws, tighten those and screw in the bottom one, replace freezer shelves and you are ready for ice...with no huge iceberg fouling up the ice in your ice cube tray. Simple! The wiring thing worried me when others described it, but it's no harder than plugging in a lamp, really. If I can do it, anybody who can stand on a shorty ladder can do it.
Parts Used:
Add-On Icemaker Assembly
  • Terri L from Coarsegold, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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