All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Refrigerator 3ET16NKXBG00

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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My refrigerator would not defrost.

The first part I changed was the defrost timer but it did
not solve the problem, I replaced the bi-metal defrost sensor
and I have the same problem.

I can defrost by turning the clock manually and heater works.

problem.

Parts Used:

Bimetal Defrost Thermostat

Eddie from BRONSTON, KY
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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cracked crisper drawer

Easy ordering and installation.
Thanks.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Crisper Drawer

JOELLE from NAZARETH, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Cracked drawers

Replaced but drawers are lesser quality to the original drawers. Do not glide open easily

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Crisper Drawer

KATHY from ARLINGTON, VA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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2 broken crisper drawers

We went online, found the part, and had it delivered to our rental house in Nags Head, NC. It was the easiest thing ever.

Thank you

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Crisper Drawer

Susan from Nags Head, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The track that held up the drawers broke

I removed the food off the glass shelf. I removed the drawer and lifted out the frame that holds the glass shelf. I removed the glass and the broker track and put in the new track. I put the glass back in then put it into the refrigerator.

Parts Used:

Crisper Drawer Rail

Harriet from Minnetonka, MN
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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My husband pulled the pan-crisper too hard and it cracked.

Replaced the part and put it in the refrigerator

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Crisper Drawer

linda from Havertown, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Original drawer handle had cracked and the crack spread down to the body of the crisper unit.

Took out the old, cracked, crisper unit and removed the white trim piece on the handle so that we could re-use it on the new crisper unit (which, in spite of the $90+ price tag did not come with new trim). The whole thing took 3 minutes to do.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Crisper Drawer

Scott from JAY, VT
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Crisper Drawers were cracked

I replaced the cracked crisper drawers with the new ones just by sliding them in the bottom of the refrigerator. This did not solve the problem because one of the drawers was smaller than the other one and left a big space. When I ordered the Crisper Drawers I looked at the part diagram and it looked to me that the drawers were two different sizes and thats what I ordered. I now need to order another large drawer to finish the repair.

Parts Used:

Crisper Drawer - Clear

Refrigerator Crisper Drawer

Luke from CENTER, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Light rocker switch broke and refrigerator light couldn't go on.

I just popped out the old switch with a flat head screwdriver. Removed the connections and then installed new switch by reversing steps. Popped in back in and the light went on.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Cathy from HOPATCONG, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The part came without the holes

I needed to find a forge to made the holes to fix the handle on the refrigerator door.
Item number PS400051

Parts Used:

Door Handle End Cap

Eva from Boca Raton, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours

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Doesn’t cool

Work just perfect

Parts Used:

Evaporator Fan Blade

Benjamin from WASCO, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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A door handle mount broke on the freezer door.

The repair was easy. The amazing story was that I ordered the part around 12:00 noon on Friday December 21st and it arrived by USPS mail the next day Saturday December 22, right in the heat of the Christmas rush.

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