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ED20DFXEW01 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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There was no light on in refrig area
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Lori from Chuluota, FL
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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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.
But Parts Select is a great place to order from. Thank you.
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fan had stopped-freezer not performing etc.
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George from Glenwood, MN
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers
simply removed old motor and replaced new. I'm over 82 and it was hard to get down and up to floor level!! One thing was a little puzeling -that was to insert the right screws which had a nitch in the end of the threds to keep it from loosening- I thought I was spoiling the threds cause I had to use a little pressure to start the screws
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and thought I had the wrong screws--they had sent several sets of them for different name brands- but II got it and everything seems to be allright - Could you tell me if I could purchase a replacement compressor and some refrigerent -the new kind. thank you, George Erlandson Only if my comp. goes out!!!
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water dispenser had delay before water came out
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Tim from North Huntingdon, PA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
I pulled the refrigerator out, and turned off the water valve at the wall. I then removed 3 screws at the bottom of the back panel so I could access the water inlet value. I compared the new part with the part on my refrigerator to make sure they were the same. They were.
Using a pair of adjustable pliers, and placing a smal ... Read more l pan under it to catch the water in the line, I loosened and removed the water line.
I then removed the wires connected to the water inlet valve, noting how they were connected. I then removed the 2 screws holding the water inlet valve in place, and removed the old inlet valve.
I put the new inlet valve in place, and making sure to hook up the ground wire, replaced the 2 screws to hold the inlet valve in place. I reconnected the wires, and then the water line.
I turned the water supply on at the wall and checked for leaks. I then tried the water dispenser and it now worked perfectly. I tried it a few more times and then checked again for water leaks.
Replaced the 3 screw holding the back cover on, and pushed the refrigerator back into place.
Mission accomplished, and saving at least $75!
Using a pair of adjustable pliers, and placing a smal ... Read more l pan under it to catch the water in the line, I loosened and removed the water line.
I then removed the wires connected to the water inlet valve, noting how they were connected. I then removed the 2 screws holding the water inlet valve in place, and removed the old inlet valve.
I put the new inlet valve in place, and making sure to hook up the ground wire, replaced the 2 screws to hold the inlet valve in place. I reconnected the wires, and then the water line.
I turned the water supply on at the wall and checked for leaks. I then tried the water dispenser and it now worked perfectly. I tried it a few more times and then checked again for water leaks.
Replaced the 3 screw holding the back cover on, and pushed the refrigerator back into place.
Mission accomplished, and saving at least $75!
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Ice maker motor would run continuously but the blades would not turn and no ice came out.
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Gary from Medway, MA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
I wasn't sure what the problem was, but the ice maker seemed simple and on-line resources suggested the control and motor assemblty was at fault. I searched the internet and Partsource had great diagrams which I could match to the part in hand. The price was right (way less than the local stores) so I ordered it.
I unplugged the unit ... Read more from the power in the freezer, but unplugging the entire refrigerator works too. I pried off the white cover on the front of the ice maker, which snaps in place top and bottom. There are three screws holding the contoller (the entire front piece), remove them, pull off the controller and push the new one in place. You may have to turn the blade shaft to line up the notch on the shaft to the motor. Then reinstall the three screws, The screws go into plastic so it is easy to cross thread them, so be careful, I actually think I did with no ill effects. Snap on the cover and repower the unit. Done. Simple and quick.
I unplugged the unit ... Read more from the power in the freezer, but unplugging the entire refrigerator works too. I pried off the white cover on the front of the ice maker, which snaps in place top and bottom. There are three screws holding the contoller (the entire front piece), remove them, pull off the controller and push the new one in place. You may have to turn the blade shaft to line up the notch on the shaft to the motor. Then reinstall the three screws, The screws go into plastic so it is easy to cross thread them, so be careful, I actually think I did with no ill effects. Snap on the cover and repower the unit. Done. Simple and quick.
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Ice buildup on the bottom of the freezer, water dripping into the refrigerator
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Craig from Rockledge, FL
- Easy
- More than 2 hours
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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
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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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replacing thermostat did not help
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John from Rocky River, OH
- Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Icecubes came out half-way, and refrooze. I figured out, that the melter does not work (HEATER in the icemaker) Voltage measured 105V no load. Studied the Internet, and folloved an advice: shorted the back wire and the blackwire with white stripes.these go to relay contacts. It seems, that the relay contacts are no good on Infrared receiv
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er boaed. I turn off manually the icemaker, when needed
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Mold Ice Heating Element Broken
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timothy from indio, CA
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Looking at the ice maker it is pretty cut & dried as to how to remove the unit. I took out the ice tray and just started removing all the mounting screws. The same for the mold ice tray & heating element. I was just sad that you did not have just the heating element separate from the mold ice tray.
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Replaced door cam closer
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Ronald from Cumming, GA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Replaced the part--
Door snaps loudly everytime it's opened or closed.
Correct replacement part and lubed with vaseline,
Door snaps loudly everytime it's opened or closed.
Correct replacement part and lubed with vaseline,
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broken ice bucket
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kevin from yucaipa, CA
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver
Removed Ice bucket. Removed two screws and removed front cover from old ice bucket, two more screws under cover to remove ice agitator. Installed ice agitator to new ice bucket, installed two screws holding it. Installed ice bucket front cover on new ice bucket with two screws. Put new ice bucket into freezer. Finished! That was easy!
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My ice maker stopped working and just leaked water endlessly
9 of 13 people
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Patricia from Sebastopol, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
First I ordered the ice maker, but not the wiring harness...didn't fix the problem so I ordered a wiring harness, but ordered the wrong one...so I emailed parts select and got a prompt response on how to return the mistake and which part I actually needed. It was a "special order" but got in within days. Wonderful service!
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Water kept running out of water dispenser
8 of 10 people
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Richard from Austin, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Wrench set
Repair man wanted $240.00 to fix this problem. I simply removed panel from bottom of back of refrigerator and disconnected two screws and the water and the part was free reconnected water and the two screws and done deal with a $40.00 part.
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Ice maker leaked into ice reservoir
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joe from hilliard, OH
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
The ice mold has a coating on it. Over time the coating deteriorates. If your ice maker leaks water into the ice reservoir inspect the mold to see if the coating is compromised. If so, replace with new.
Remove the ice maker assembly. 3 small hex screws. Unplug power cord. Disassemble ice maker assembly. Remove ice mold/h ... Read more eater. Replace with new. Reassemble.
Remove the ice maker assembly. 3 small hex screws. Unplug power cord. Disassemble ice maker assembly. Remove ice mold/h ... Read more eater. Replace with new. Reassemble.
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Ice getting stuck, and water flowing over everything
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Randal from Wakefield, RI
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The on-line video and the hard-copy instructions with the replacement part made it very easy. Just loosened the 2 upper screws and took out the bottom one. Eased the ice maker out a bit and disconnected the plug at the back (power was off). Checked the replacement part had exactly the same wiring harness - it did. Fitted the bail arm from
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the old one. So simply did the same process in reverse. So 15-20 minutes after I started, the job was compelete. It takes a while for ice to start coming, but it did, and after 24 hours I threw out the ice and started again to make sure the ice came from fresh water.
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35 year old water tube became brittle and cracked; leaking water
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Melvin from OPELIKA, AL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Unscrewed clamp holding water tube to refrigerator ice maker. Pulled water tube from ice maker and water valve inlet. Cut the new tubing to the exact same length and inserted one end to the water valve inlet and the other end to the ice maker then screwed clamp holding water tube back to the refrigerator ice maker.
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Broken Piece
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anthony from georgetown, IL
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Had to disassemble ice maker to install part. . .
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