8ET21 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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Installed new glass crisper
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Rebecca from WEST JORDAN, UT
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Open your door as far as it will go. Line it up with the plastic holder should just slide into place.
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Drawer broken
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Terry from PLAINVILLE, CT
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Replaced the drawer
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broken self
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JAMES from HILTON, NY
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
This was a simple install. I just replaced the glass shelf on the sliding shelf bracket.
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gasket was cut and ripped
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Herbert from NIAGARA FALLS, NY
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
rippped the old one off and carfully put the new one on with a flat head screwdriver at an angle as not to rip the new one
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lights wouldn't come on/work in refrigerator
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Jane from Albuquerque, NM
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Referencing the info/schematics you have on your website, I unscrewed/unattached top-front panel (carefully), from behind the panel you have to detach the wires (2) from the switch, pushed "in" the switch to remove, put in new switch and attach wires to test BEFORE remounting panel. Tada!! Thank you PartSelect! You saved me at least $80..
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.would have been at least $100 to have a repair person come to the house!
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water leaking in fridge and ice buildup
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Darrell from VALPARAISO, IN
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
replacement went easy most of the time was spent removing the ice build up
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freezing everything
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Darcie from VINELAND, NJ
- Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
Removed old gasket. Wiped everything down. Popped in new gasket.
It was a little tedious, but it went in easy enough. Some reviews said the new gasket was kinked and bent. Mine I am happy to say was smooth. Some things are still getting quite cold like vegetables and ginger ale.(almost freezing). But it is way better than it was. Sa ... Read more ved us from having to purchase another refrigerator. The fellow who helped me made it easy to order and everything went smoothly. I appreciate the help and patience you provided.
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It was a little tedious, but it went in easy enough. Some reviews said the new gasket was kinked and bent. Mine I am happy to say was smooth. Some things are still getting quite cold like vegetables and ginger ale.(almost freezing). But it is way better than it was. Sa ... Read more ved us from having to purchase another refrigerator. The fellow who helped me made it easy to order and everything went smoothly. I appreciate the help and patience you provided.
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the light socket broke apart
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Elyse from Skokie, IL
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I took out the old socket by moving a clip. Reattached the electrical wires, clicked in the socket and that was it.
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Missing shelf from refrigator that was in house I purchased.
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Doris from TUSTIN, MI
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
purchased shelf, installed shelf.
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changed the light bulb still would not work so I figured it was the switch sure enough.
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anthony from HAVELOCK, NC
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
I took a chance and ordered a switch that is next to the top of the door. looked for how to remove it easily done in ten minutes works fine last long time.
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Light switch wasn't working.. As I would close the door I would notice our frig light wasn't going off...
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David from Hemet, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
I simply removed the old switch by gently pulling down on the old switch with a screwdriver. When it was about half way out I just gently pulled down on the old switch and it popped out... I removed the two connectors attached to the old switch by pulling on the connectors with a pliers...I tried using my fingers but wasn't able to pull t
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he connectors off so I used pliers. It worked perfectly.. When pulling off the old connectors, make sure you attach the new switch to the same tabs on the new switch... It was very easy to do and took under 5 mins.....The light switch works perfect....P.S. You should unplug the frig while making the connection just in case....Safety first....!!!
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My pan crisper is broken.
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Raymond from Westford, MA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
The repair story webpage has some problems. I want to rate it "very helpful" but it showed "not helpful". I am pleased with the order service. It was very hard to find the parts on the web. There are a couple of web sites but only partselect has it in inventory. I ordered it, and it came in within 5 days. Excellent service. Will c
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ontinue to order parts from this site in the future.
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Freezer door handle needed to be replaced
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Lynda J from Lago Vista, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
First I took a Phillips head screwdriver to the top bracket of the fridge and removed the two screws on top and removed the screws out of the bottom of the freezer door, then placed the new freezer handle into the holes of the old one and reattached the screws to the new handle. The customer service rep. that got me the correct sized hand
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le, knew the correct size as the lower fridge handle is longer than the freezer handle of 11 inches. You cannot even tell that the handle has been replaced.
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door handle broken off
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LAURA from JOLIET, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
This was the easiest project ever!! I took the screws out of what was left of the old handles and used them to attach the new ones!
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defective light switch
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THOMAS from WILLARD, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
inserted a knife between the switch and the plastic interior in order to pop the switch out.
then took off the 2 wires on the old switch put them on the new switch and reinserted the switch into the plastic interior.
then took off the 2 wires on the old switch put them on the new switch and reinserted the switch into the plastic interior.
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