All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Refrigerator ET1MHKXMB03

freezer (later fridge too) wouldn't stay cold~

****Make are you order Capacitor & Starter relay too (we ordered separtely so had to pay shipping twice)**** Super easy just open access panel on back near compressor and remove retention clip with fingers, remove & replace both capacitor & starter, put clip and access panel back on, plug in and allow 8 hours to cool! Works like new again! Hope it goes another 10 years

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Refrigerator Capacitor

David from MARYLAND HTS, MO
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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install ice maker 2 screws wire harness pluged in done

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ICE MAKER KIT-PKG ASSEMBLY (EZ

Joseph from BONITA SPGS, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Original drawer handle had cracked and the crack spread down to the body of the crisper unit.

Took out the old, cracked, crisper unit and removed the white trim piece on the handle so that we could re-use it on the new crisper unit (which, in spite of the $90+ price tag did not come with new trim). The whole thing took 3 minutes to do.

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Refrigerator Crisper Drawer

Scott from JAY, VT
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Fridge not cold, freezer freezing

Unplug fridge. Remove all items from top shelf of fridge. Remove the two screws holding the control panel to the top of the fridge. Lower unit and unhook it from the rear. Spin freezer knob all the way until you can detach the plastic rod from it. Lower the unit. Unplug the connector of the old timer/defroster. I broke the two plastic pins off that hold the timer to the panel trying to gently remove the clips, but why bother. Remove the timer and replace with new one. Plug it in and reverse procedure to install. Presto!! Cold beer!!!

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Refrigerator Timer Defrost

Sean from EARLYSVILLE, VA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers

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The Light Socket Burned Out.

I pulled the socket out and unplugged the wires. I replaced the light socket by plugging in the wires and snapping the light socket into place. A very simple fix.

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Light Socket Kit

MATTHEW from STOCKTON, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Light switch broke

Pried out old part with screwdriver. Unplugged. When new part came, just plugged it in and pushed the part into place.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Carolee from Spokane Valley, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Cracked /missing handle

Attached Three screws, Done.
Luckily I kept the old screws. If the screws & screw cover had been included that would have been an added bonus. However not the case.

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Door Handle

Brian K from Richmond, KY
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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3 screws

Ice maker fit perfectly over 2 top screws. I tightened them and put the one on the bottom. I was done in less than 10minutes. Everything fit perfectly as expected. Couldn't have been eaiser. Parts Select is my go to online store.

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ICE MAKER KIT-PKG ASSEMBLY (EZ

Michael from SALINA, KS
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Broken freezer door handle

Just installed the 4 screws

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Freezer Door Handle - White

Angelo from NANTUCKET, MA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Missing retainer bar for freezer shelf

Retainer bar was a little long but husband used a saw to make smaller (the part said it was a similar to my model- Maytag no longer made this made) It was perfect -- ow I have a whole new usable shelf!!

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Refrigerator Door Shelf Retainer Bar

Regina B from ST MARTINVLLE, LA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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The freezer would not stay cold enough to freeze

Part Select made it so easy, they told me to download the video I did and I had it fixed within 15 minutes. Part Select is awesome, they helped me diagnose it and told me what part I needed. I will definitely use them again, and I highly recommend them.

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Refrigerator Temperature Control Thermostat

Karen from HONESDALE, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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first a loud noise than noise stopped then the refridg. stop cooling like it should

after finding out what could be the problem I order my part which I got around 3 days unboxed it and replaced it in the freezer component which I had already dismantled made note how I took it off and replaced it in the same way took about 25 to 30 minutes quite easy for me was grateful for the solution and proud of myself after replacing it and it began to work now it's freezing and getting cold as it should Thank you my part store

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