All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Refrigerator 4ET20ZKXDN01

After 17 years, the old door gasket was split and showing signs of mold

The gasket has an inner lip that fits over the edge of the door plastic liner. The old gasket was removed by pulling it straight out, in the plane of the door. Try not to pull sideways as it could crack the door liner, which gets brittle with age. The new liner had a brown magnetic strip, which holds the door closed, and this fits behind the edge of the door liner. Start on the bottom of the door. A helper is useful to hold the gasket loosely vertical. A flat blade screwdriver can be used to pry away the liner to insert the new seal. Once you have worked in the lower edge, install both sides, and then the top. Some juggling side-to-side may be needed for an exact fit

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Refrigerator Door Gasket - Beige

duncan from HOWELL, NJ
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Faulty light socket

Followed the video instructions.

Parts Used:

Light Socket Kit

Larry from HOUSTON, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Door would pop open. I cleaned gasket made sure nothing in the way of door. Gasket was cracked top and bottom it worked better but the seal was not good.

Did just like the video showed took doors off daughter helped take off doors so easy put door on blanket. My daughter 38 went to town putting it on just watch the corners so easy two days after installation the door seals great. You can do this.

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Refrigerator Door Gasket - Beige

Roy from KAUFMAN, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Defrost drain clogged with ice

Replaced gaskets on both doors. Followed the online video link that came with emailed receipt. Worked exactly like demonstrated in the video.

Parts Used:

Freezer Door Gasket

Michael from CHICAGO, IL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Door light switch disintegrated

Very simple fix, remove 3 screws, two connectors to the old switch

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Thomas from Roseville, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Replace meat draw

Came on time, just slide in

Parts Used:

Meat Drawer

James from BUFFALO, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broken crisper frame

Replaced frame

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Crisper Cover Frame

ROGER from GREER, SC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Broken butter door

I popped the new one right in.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Compartment Door

Barbara from FERN BCH, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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My crisper cover frame broke

It was very easy just took out the old broken crisper cover frame out and put in the new one. Simple as that.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Crisper Cover Frame

Linda from ROCK ISLAND, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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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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Broken meat drawer

Replaced, fit perfect

Parts Used:

Meat Drawer

John from Elkland, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Light didnt go on

The light rocker switch wasnt working. I found the part on the web site. It was so easy. I used a screw driver to pop out the old one and pop the new one in. It took 5 min. Thanks!!!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

dorotea from staten island, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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cut old off the door and put new on the door

took door of the refergarator. Then cut old gusket of and clipped the new one on and then put the back. Done!!!!!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Gasket - Beige

George from Albakurky, NM
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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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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Metal end cap on freezer door handle broke

Parts Select was easy to deal with -- had the item next morning after ordering! But Whirlpool should be ashamed -- this is the FOURTH time this part has had to be replaced in the 13 years we've had this refrigerator. Unrelated, but still a Whirlpool problem, the icemaker broke within 6 months -- had it repaired twice and then gave up. Will buy a different brand frig next time.

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