ASI21 Refrigerator - Instructions
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water leaked when the paddel was pushed
6 of 8 people
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Monica from EDMOND, OK
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Followed the video on parts page. I was worried I would brake the cover but learned from the video the right way to remove the front plate. I found the video very informing. Thank you for saving me a service call and the part cost was minimal compared to a new refrigerator .
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the floating baffle broke
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Darlene from Glasgow, KY
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers
took the auger off and baffle replaced the baffle put every thing back together installed back to the freezer tried it out it dont work have to tear into the the motor which works the auger to see if anything else is broke.
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Raise side of fridge and slide 2x4 under side with broken wheel.
5 of 6 people
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Hans from OGDEN, UT
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Socket set
Remove back side cardboard access cover. About 6 dcrews need to be removed. Remove 9/16” bolt and lower compressor tray frame down to slide out wheel axel. Place wheel in slot and replace axel. Lift compressor tray and replace 9/16” bolt. Replace cardboard cover. Remove 2x4.
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The light would not turn on when the refrigerator door was opened
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Edward from San Antonio, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I removed the plastic portion to get to the switch and wires. I removed the old switch by disconnecting the two wires and pushing it out of its setting.
I discovered the old switch only had 2 prongs where the new switch had 3. Once I figured which 2 of the 3 prongs would light the lightbulb,
I then connected the two w ... Read more ires to the correct prongs of the new switch. I pushed the new switch into its setting and replaced the plastic portion on the refrigerator. Voila, success. The refrigerator door now comes on when its door is opened.
Thanks for the having the part and getting it at our door step in 3 days.
I discovered the old switch only had 2 prongs where the new switch had 3. Once I figured which 2 of the 3 prongs would light the lightbulb,
I then connected the two w ... Read more ires to the correct prongs of the new switch. I pushed the new switch into its setting and replaced the plastic portion on the refrigerator. Voila, success. The refrigerator door now comes on when its door is opened.
Thanks for the having the part and getting it at our door step in 3 days.
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Refrigerator light would not stay on
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Dave from Manchester Center, VT
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Socket set
Removed the 2 screws holding the light bulb shield, then the 4 uolding the metal panel. Unplugged the olw door switch and replaced.
reassembled the pieces.
reassembled the pieces.
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Refer operates tp loud
4 of 4 people
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John from PLAIN CITY, UT
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Easy repair, third time in four months, same part. I don't recommend Whirlpool refer's. Stick to the washer and dryers.
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Ice would not dispense from the door
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Jeffrey from Jacksonville, FL
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed ice bucket and discovered the auger drum was broken.
After I received the new part, I removed the front screws of the ice bucket, removed the clip that held the auger and other parts together, and then slide each part off the auger until I got to the broken drum.
Assembly was in reverse except you must pay ... Read more attention where all the spacers and ice crusher bars go back into the original position. This was the most difficult step.
Works great now, crushed and cubed ice dispenses thru the door like new.
After I received the new part, I removed the front screws of the ice bucket, removed the clip that held the auger and other parts together, and then slide each part off the auger until I got to the broken drum.
Assembly was in reverse except you must pay ... Read more attention where all the spacers and ice crusher bars go back into the original position. This was the most difficult step.
Works great now, crushed and cubed ice dispenses thru the door like new.
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Evaporator fan motor making loud noise
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Edward from GARDNERVILLE, NV
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Steps to replace Whirlpool evaporator fan motor
1. Watch numerous DIY Youtube videos
2. Move frozen food to refrigerator section, close refrigerator door
3. Cut power to refrigerator
4. Remove all shelves and bins in freezer section
5. Back panel has two parts, a top and a bottom section
6. Unclip small shrou ... Read more d covering screw bolt in upper left corner holding top panel. Remove screw bolt
7. Gently pull and work top panel out
8. Remove screw bolts from all four corners in lower panel and remove bottom panel
9. Verify power has been turned off
10. Unclip grounding wire
11. Unclip evaporator fan motor from power
12. Remove whole cradle holding evaporator fan motor. Note orientation of cradle. Fan blade is slightly angled toward the back of freezer. In other models, the cradle may not be removeable.
13. Remove plastic fan with firm pull
14. Unclip bottom brace to remove evaporator fan motor
15. Replace old grommets in bottom brace and on top of evaporator fan motor with the new grommets
16. Install new evaporator in cradle and clip-in the bottom brace
17. Install new fan blade on motor
18. Place cradle with new evaporator fan motor back in freezer
19. Reclip power and ground wire
20. Turn on power and test if working correctly
21. Turn off power
22. Complete steps from 8 to 2 in reverse
1. Watch numerous DIY Youtube videos
2. Move frozen food to refrigerator section, close refrigerator door
3. Cut power to refrigerator
4. Remove all shelves and bins in freezer section
5. Back panel has two parts, a top and a bottom section
6. Unclip small shrou ... Read more d covering screw bolt in upper left corner holding top panel. Remove screw bolt
7. Gently pull and work top panel out
8. Remove screw bolts from all four corners in lower panel and remove bottom panel
9. Verify power has been turned off
10. Unclip grounding wire
11. Unclip evaporator fan motor from power
12. Remove whole cradle holding evaporator fan motor. Note orientation of cradle. Fan blade is slightly angled toward the back of freezer. In other models, the cradle may not be removeable.
13. Remove plastic fan with firm pull
14. Unclip bottom brace to remove evaporator fan motor
15. Replace old grommets in bottom brace and on top of evaporator fan motor with the new grommets
16. Install new evaporator in cradle and clip-in the bottom brace
17. Install new fan blade on motor
18. Place cradle with new evaporator fan motor back in freezer
19. Reclip power and ground wire
20. Turn on power and test if working correctly
21. Turn off power
22. Complete steps from 8 to 2 in reverse
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Light switch lever broke
5 of 7 people
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Stephen from LOVELAND, OH
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Unplug refrigerator.
Pry switch out with putty knife
Remove two wires from switch
Attach wires to new switch
Push new switch into slot
Pry switch out with putty knife
Remove two wires from switch
Attach wires to new switch
Push new switch into slot
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Light in my refrigerator didn't work.
5 of 7 people
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Joseph from Byron Center, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
At first I went to a local part supplier and they didn't have it in stock but could order it for me for $55.00 plus $10.00 to ship it. I told them I would have to think about it. I went home and got on the computer and found your web site and was I shocked when I saw the same part listed for $6.98 and $7.00 to ship it. You guys saved m
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e $50.00. The part arrived in two day and took 5 min. to install. I now have light in my refrigerator. Thank you.
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Filter indicator light red
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Scott from ONEIDA, NY
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Found the filter door in toe kick under freezer door. Opening the door ejected the old filter. Direction indicator arrows were found on inside of filter door, rotation of filter to match arrows important. Pushed new filter in to stop, closing door completed insertion of new filter.
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old filter was overdue for replacement
4 of 5 people
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gene from COTTONDALE, FL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
ordered new filter, removed old filter from fridge, and installed new one
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Wanted a storage (shelve) for the inside door of my frig
4 of 5 people
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Ernestine from NORMAL, IL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
No repair needed. Just inserted the storage bin onto the hooks provided on the inside of the door.
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Old one leaks on one side
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Orlando from Bayonne, NJ
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Simply cut the water tube on both sides of connector and push in the new one.
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I added an ice maker to a 20 year old refridgerator
4 of 5 people
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Nicholas from WEST CHESTER, OH
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Socket set
I added an icemaker kit. Everything I needed was in the kit. The refrigerator was presetup for an icemaker it was just never added. The only problem I had was that the holes for attaching the water solenoid were not pre drilled so I had to drill them myself and use sheet metal screws. The icemaker is working great.
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