All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Refrigerator 5VGI6FARAF01

Light switch on door broke

Popped out broken switch with blunt flat edged instrument. Disconnected switch from unit . Plugged new piece in and reinserted into side panel of refrigerator. Very easy.

Parts Used:

Door Switch

Donna from Oro Valley, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The tab on the center drawer rail broke

Just emptied the glass shelf. Lifted it and installed new part. Easy Easy

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Center Rail

DOROTHY from WEST PAWLET, VT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Freezer drawer light switch failure.

Disconnect plug from wall. Insert putty knife between light switch.and trim panel , apply pressure to depress plastic spring holding switch in place. Apply a slight twist too putty knife releasing switch from trim piece. This wil expose plug connected to switch. Disconnect plug from switch. Connect new switch to plug. Insert switch into trim. Plug refrigerator into wall socket.

Parts Used:

Door Switch

HARRY from FSTRVL TRVOSE, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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needed to replace water filter

unscrewed old filter, screwed in new....good to go!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Water Filter

Barbara from ST CLR SHORES, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Easy fix for Whirlpool refrigerator

I followed the video provided by Part Select. I also let the refrigerator stay unplugged overnight with all the doors open. This p-trap kit has fixed the leaks out of the front of the refrigerator. There is no ice build-up in the freezer. Perfect!

Parts Used:

P-Trap Drain Tube Kit

John from MABLETON, GA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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Broken Freezer Drawer Gear

Checked Video online. Had to remove the 2 snap on track/gear covers. Pry out the gear with screwdriver and the gear bearing unit. Align the flat side of the bearing unit and snap in. Position the cut teeth on the gear to match original and snap into the bearing. Insert the connecting rod into the long shaft gear and then push back into the short shaft gear. The video said to remove the drawer front but I did not and don't see that it necessary.

Parts Used:

Drawer Gear Kit

Wayne from Red Banks, MS
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Difficulty removing old switch.

Everything went as planned except the cold temperature (freezer door switch located inside freezer) made deflection of the switch locking tab difficult to remove. Letting the switch warm up was not an option.

Parts Used:

Door Switch

Ronald from HUNTINGTN BCH, CA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Fridge was leaking water because of bad drain

Switched the drain out using the video tutorial
Fixed the problem
Have had no more drain issues

Parts Used:

P-Trap Drain Tube Kit

David from NEWTON, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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The freezer door was not staying fully closed.

I watched a YouTube video real quick to see what I had to do and got to the job at hand. I removed the old gasket by pulling it out of the track and bring it around the front of the drawer. I wiped down the entire area where the new one would go and started inserting it into the groove, making sure it went in completely in on the bottom. I was done in less than 15 minutes. Super easy! This fixed the issue and the freezer door closes fully.

Parts Used:

Freezer Door Gasket

Christine from SAN DIMAS, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Refer lights not working, there are two lights and neither worked. Decided the switch was the problem.

The switch fix but did not fix the problem. I assumed the wires go on the same way as on the old switch. Is it possible if one light Burns out, the other will not work either?

Parts Used:

Door Switch

John from AUBURN, CA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Replaced left side guide on the freezer basket drawer.

Removed Phillips head screw on the front cover of both guides. Pull the drawer forward until it stops. Snap up the cover on each geared wheel to allow the basket to lift enough to continue removing the basket.
Swing the front of the guide rail towards the back which allows for the rear tab to come out of its hole.
Put new guide back in following reverse order.
Done!!

Parts Used:

Rail - Left Side

Raymond from GLOUCESTER PT, VA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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wheels on top shelf of dishwasher broke off

I followed the video. If there is an exact opposite of handyman or mechanic, it would fit me. I don't fix things well and I have very little patience for fixing things.
I fixed this easy by following the video. The first side took about 30 minutes because I was super cautious. The second side took less than 5
minutes because it was really easy.

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