8ET17 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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Original door gasket split from age, no longer sealing snugly to refrig.
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William from LYNBROOK, NY
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- 15 - 30 mins
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.
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The frig was running too long. the frig was warm the freezer cold
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MARY from S RICHMOND HL, NY
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
Check for Video if any, watch 2X. The parts may look different (but not this time) Unplug.Defrost timer-dropped the control panel in the frig. the defrost timer sits right in the middle switch it out.Turn the timer to be set on the on cycle. Wasn't sure if the Bimetal thermostat was bad too so for a little over $20. I changed that too.-
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in the freezer- remove the metal panel and fan cover. its clipped on to the element tubing on the right. cut the wire. Splice the wire to connect the new one then cover with wire nuts. replace cover, plug in. use frig thermometer to verify temperature.
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Freezer made lots of Ice and Refrigerator didn't cool
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Cecelia from Garden City, TX
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- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
The Defrost Timer is located in Refrigerator section (not the freezer) where your temperture guages are. Move panel and replace the non working Defrost Timer with the new one. It took my husband about 30-40 mins to fix. This was about 2 weeks ago and my Freezer and Refrigerator are working like new. I bought this Kenmore Reftigerator bran
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d new in 1996 and I lost the manuel to it. Thanks to my daughter who found the Defrost Timer on the Internet, I thought I was going to have to buy a new one. This was real easy to fix. The instructions that came with the part was easy to understand and very self explanatory. It also had very good diagrams to follow.
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freezer and refrigerator too warm
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Lillian from AUSTIN, TX
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- 1- 2 hours
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followed directions
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Installed Ice Maker in Freezer
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Chris from SACRAMENTO, CA
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- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Installed ice machine components using kit and included instructions. Easy! Ran a copper line from under sink valve to back of refrigerator under the floor. Drilled two holes to run copper line. Plumber turned water off and replaced single valve with a double valve (one line to faucet and the other for the copper line). Installed shut of
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f valve and filter at the other end of copper line. Then stainless hose to refrigerator. Everything went smooth. Double check the factory installed plastic line from the electric valve to the inlet for your freezer. Mine was barely inserted and leaked. I pushed it in all the way and it is fine now... Ice maker works really well! Wish I had done this sooner!
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My Crisper Pan was broken so I needed a new one.
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Debra from Lakewood, CA
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- Less than 15 mins
I ordered a new one waited for the new ones to come in once it did I took out the old ones and replaced them with the new ones. It was simple.
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Freezer Cold - Refrigerator Warm
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William from Fairfield Glade, TN
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
After searching online to diagnose the issue with my refrigerator being warm and the freezer being cold and not shutting off to defrost I decided to get the defrost timer kit. The kit arrived within 2 day. With the directions included, after unplugging the appliance for safety, I installed it relatively quickly with only a screwdriver . I
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then plugged it back in and it immediately went to defrost. I thought, wow I have it fixed. Well unbeknownst to me it still didn't cool in the fridge area. After doing more internet research I found a suggestion to unplug the fridge for 24 hours to unthaw ice that may be lodged between the freezer and fridge that is blocking the distribution of cold air into the fridge. After doing this, it now works like a charm.
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no drawer
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Xiaoping from KIRKLAND, WA
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- Less than 15 mins
just insert
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No problems.
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Cynthia from DUCHESNE, UT
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Order the part and just slide the pan in.
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My refrigerator would not defrost.
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Eddie from BRONSTON, KY
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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.
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problem.
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.
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3 screws
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Michael from SALINA, KS
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- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
Ice maker fit perfectly over 2 top screws. I tightened them and put the one on the bottom. I was done in less than 10minutes. Everything fit perfectly as expected. Couldn't have been eaiser. Parts Select is my go to online store.
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Light rocker switch broke and refrigerator light couldn't go on.
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Cathy from HOPATCONG, NJ
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- Less than 15 mins
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.
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door hinge broke.
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Bernard from DONALDSONVLLE, LA
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- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed door and replaced bushing bracket was ok.
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Light switch broke
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Carolee from Spokane Valley, WA
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- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Pried out old part with screwdriver. Unplugged. When new part came, just plugged it in and pushed the part into place.
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The Light Socket Burned Out.
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MATTHEW from STOCKTON, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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.
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