8ET8 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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Noise when compressor was running
7 of 14 people
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John from Medina, OH
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
I recieved the replacement part the next day after ordering it. If you are some what mechanicaly talented this repair is very simple. The only tool that is needed is a nut driver. You may want to remove the bracket holding the water solenoid vavlves. Then you can pull them out of your way to remove the 3 screws holding the fan to the brac
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ket. Once you remove the old fan motor just reverce your steps with the new motor. Check that all your screws are tight. Check to make sure that there are no wires in the way of the fan. Don't forget to attach the wire harness and re-attach the solenoid bracket. Ahh nice and quiet like new!
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condenser fan making growling noise
4 of 5 people
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Mark from Green River, WY
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
pulled fridge out, remove back cover, remove 4 screws holding fan put new fan in with new screws way easy dont call a repair man for this shipping was fast thank you for that
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Refrigerator light would not turn on.
5 of 8 people
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Suzanne from STERLING HTS, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
I first replaced the switch and had no results, I then ordered the Light Socket Kit, and because I had the experience of removing the panel to replace the switch, it took a few minutes to remove the two screws behind the panel, removing the temperature control knobs and then releasing the face plate which is secured by tabs at the bottom.
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The kit came with extra connectors in case they were needed, but they were not in my case and so I pulled off the wires, pushed the old socket out and the new one in. Attaching the wires to the correct pins, I screwed in the light bulb to be sure that the fix was correct and determining that, I replaced the screws that held the panel in place. Voila, I'm a happy camper who found some outdated jars in the back corners of the newly lighted shelves.
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I broke the plastic handle on my brand new refrigerator
4 of 5 people
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Elmer from Annapolis, MD
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed the two screws on top, then slide the trim cover at the bottom of the handle down and removed the third screw to remove the handle.
New handle goes in with two top screws first, then third screw at tem bottom of the handle. Don't forget to slide the trim piece back on to cover the third screw...
New handle goes in with two top screws first, then third screw at tem bottom of the handle. Don't forget to slide the trim piece back on to cover the third screw...
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Handle broke off of door.
3 of 3 people
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Monica N from Houston, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I connected the handle to the refrigerator door using the screwdriver to attach the 2 screws on top and one screw on the bottom.
Very easy and very little time to complete.
Very easy and very little time to complete.
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Broken crisper drawer rail
3 of 3 people
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David from TEMPLE, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Ordered it, received it in due time and it was very easy to replace. As of right now I'm very pleased. Thanks
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Raplaced switch
5 of 9 people
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Winston A from Brooklyn, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
Repair went well,took about five to ten minutes to disconnect the power from the fridge removed the defective switch installed the new one ,reconnected the power,,,and Let there be light and there was light!
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Loud noise coming from rear of fridge.
3 of 3 people
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Gerardo from Berwyn, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
It was very easy. The part make look different online but it was a proper replacement.
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Installed a Ice Maker
3 of 3 people
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Don from HOUMA, LA
- Very Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Very easy to install
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lights wouldn't come on/work in refrigerator
4 of 6 people
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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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Getting Ice Maker to sit in place prior to tightening screws.
3 of 3 people
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George from POWELL, OH
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Don not completely remove holding icemaker screws. Unit slips over screws and drops down into place and the use nutdriver to tighten in place. Rest of unit was sound and wasn’t replaced.
After icemaker is installed wait for a while and unit self activated and creates ice cubes.
After icemaker is installed wait for a while and unit self activated and creates ice cubes.
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It was my first time to install a ice maker.
3 of 3 people
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Gary from MACOMB, OK
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
I first read the instruction manual then I watched the installation video. My water line to it was 3/8. Went to the local ACE Hardware to purchase a short peace of 1/4 copper tubing and the fittings to connect them together. It makes ice every 55 minutes.
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a rumbling noise was comming from the back of the fridge
3 of 4 people
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Craig from Birchwood, TN
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Socket set
I unplugged the appliance removed the back cover exposing the fan motor.Unplugged the wiring harness from the motor assembly.unbolted the fan motor mounting bracket,and removed. Next I unbolted the fan and motor assembly from the mounting bracket.( I pulled the whole bracket out so it would be easier to reinstall the motor and fan assembl
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y,then reinstalled the bracket with the motor and fan already installed) I installed the bracket assembly with the motor and fan back to its location,plugged the wiring harnessback to the motor. replaced the bask pannel ,and plugged the 110 back in the wall socket
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the light socket broke apart
4 of 7 people
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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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changed the light bulb still would not work so I figured it was the switch sure enough.
3 of 4 people
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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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