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8ET21 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions

All Instructions for the 8ET21
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socket melted with bulb in it.
12 of 18 people found this instruction helpful.
  • martin l. from JACKSONVILLE,, IL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
plastic warped in ,spaced out and, the socket snapped back in place.
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Broken parts in refrigerator
11 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Harald from Cape Coral, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Replaced with new parts
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There was no light on in refrig area
12 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Lori from Chuluota, FL
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Just replaced the switch, but unfortunately that was not the problem; nor was it the bulb....so I am back to square one.
But Parts Select is a great place to order from. Thank you.
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I cracked mine :D
11 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Lisa from Fort Myers, FL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Slid right in...exceptionally easy :)
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Used frig was missing these items
9 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Cynthia from Atlanta, GA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Just installed them with my hands - very easy. I also found the website easy to navigate and find the parts I needed. Delivery was great also - good job!
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Broken rear cabinet rollers
8 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jeff from East Schodack, NY
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Socket set
Removed the rear cardboard cover and cleaned the area around the compressor and as much of the condensor and fan area as possible. Removed the two base section securing bolts. Jacked the rear of the cabinet up enough to seperate the base from the cabinet. Removed the roller pins and removed and replaced both rollers. Lowered the cabinet back into place, replaced the base bolts and the cardboard cover. The rollers that were sent were of much better quality than the original plastic type and should last the life of the refrigerator. Be careful when moving the fridge as the original rollers may cut into or scratch the flooring.
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Ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer, water dripping into the refrigerator
8 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Craig from Rockledge, FL
  • Easy
  • More than 2 hours
  • Nutdriver
After unplugging the refrigerator, I used a hairdryer to melt the ice sufficiently to be able to remove the freezer rear panel with a nutdriver. I also removed the ice-maker for easier access to the components behind the panel, using a nutdriver. Once the panel was removed I melted more ice at the bottom of the evaporator housing. Afte r partially melting the ice in the drain tube, I poured hot water down the drain tube until it cleared, signaled by the sound of the water dripping into the drain pan. I next removed the clip-on Bimetal thermostat from the copper line going into the evaporator and snipped the two wires to remove it. I installed the replacement thermostat with crimp-style connectors and pull-tested them. I also replaced the timer board that is located below the freezer, below the top shelf, using a nutdriver. I replaced the circuit board as a precaution that the thermostat may not have caused the problem. I didn't change the heater inside the freezer as it checked out to have the same resistance as a new one. I tested the removed thermostat using a glass of ice water but it remained in the open condition, using an ohmmeter. (I later checked that thermostat after the freezer was running and it did close, and returned it to the open position by heating it under the hot water faucet. I suspect that it didn't work properly, or the timer control board was faulty). After re-installing the back panel and ice-maker and plugging the refrigerator into the power receptacle, it worked very well, and has done so since the repair.
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The Freezer defrosted and everything on the top and the bottom spoiled
10 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jorge from Miami, FL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
i had used your web site before and i read several problems that your readers had. i went to the back of the unit, removed the bottom cover and right there the i found the run capacitor and i chaged it. since i had only ordered this part to save money i went back and ordered the Start Device which when i took it off it was completely burn ed. the replacement part came labeled with 2 different compressor #, so i picked the one that i had and unpluged each wire. the part may differ from the one that it's in the unit but it worked when i pluged everything back on. it also helps to take a picture of everything before removing the wires in case you have to leave it and come back later. i hope to use this refrigerator another 10 years. thank you all for your help.
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The after market 4 yr old motor was making a wierd noise.
9 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Marcus from St Petersburg, FL
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Removed back panel and removed the motor put new quick disconnect on and tapped the mounting holes. Removed and cleaned fan blade from old motor and put on the new motor. Mounted motor plugged it in and replaced panel.
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replacing the freezer door gasket
7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Larry from STOW, OH
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Socket set
Definitely need to watch a youtube video on how to do it. No instructions come with the gasket so you need some instructions. Once I managed to get it started it went fairly quickly. Difficult to get it started but once it is started it is not too difficult
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Motor Bearings Locking Up
7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Joseph from North Palm Beach, FL
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver
Removed the back panel on the refrigerator--unplugged the condenser fan motor--removed the motor--placed a small fan to cool the condenser--called parts select--ordered the motor--the motor arrived less than 24 hours after I ordered it--replaced the motor and rear panel on the refrigerator--probably saved more than $200. 00--Very happy wi th parts select service--plus I had a misunderstanding with my credit card and john at parts select was very helpful --not their fault--excellent company
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old gasket was not sealing door would open when freezer door closed
20 of 47 people found this instruction helpful.
  • clive from parlin, NJ
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
remove door pull gasket out put new gasket in replace door
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light not working in fridge
7 of 8 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Michael from East Meadow, NY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
It was so easy!

Thanks for the rush to my home on the part.

I just unscrewed the plate that locks in the light switch (screwdriver) and unplugged the old faulty part and plugged in the new switch, screwed the cover back on and I was done!

Easy!

And I am not Mr. Fix-it!
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Running edges of meat drawer were cracked and broken from the door closing with the drawer open.
7 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Joseph from Rockwall, TX
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I slid out the old one and threw it away and slid in the new one. 10 second repair. The kind I like.
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Broken door handle
7 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Larry from Midlothian, MD
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
I removed screws, removed handles, replaced screws and both handles.
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