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KRBL102ESS03 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions

All Instructions for the KRBL102ESS03
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center rail to hold drawers straight was broken
17 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Georgette from Webster, MA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Took drawers out, inserted the rail and put the drawers back in and voila. Fixed.
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Original bracket foot brake screw hole was stripped and foot brake would not extend
16 of 20 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Daniel from BOCA RATON, FL
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
The repair seemed simple, I just needed to remove the old bracket -- 4 screws -- and slip the new one on.

The tricky bit is that the roller bracket holds the weight of the fridge. So in order to make sure that the fridge did not fall over, and to keep the installation point off the ground so that I could align the screw holes, I needed to shim up the side of the fridge that I was working on.

To tap in the shims, I used a hammer and a spare chunk of wood. I ultimately used 3 shims, and kept tapping until the roller wheel could roll freely. Then I knew that the fridge was high enough. After that, it was pretty easy to remove the 4 screws, align the new bracket, and replace the screws. After that, in order to get the shims out I could just extend the foot brake as it was designed, and that lifted the fridge enough for me to easily slide out the shims. After that I just had to level out the fridge by adjusting the two feet.
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Our refrigerator was too cold as the thermistor seems to have gone
19 of 29 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ellen from SUN CITY WEST, AZ
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
It was great. We replaced the thermistor A little difficult to get to the thermistor but once we found it five minutes. My refrigerator seems happy but we will monitor it and see.
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light inside fridge was flickering and clicking
20 of 35 people found this instruction helpful.
  • bill from escondido, CA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
tested bulb good ,replaced door switch first(least expensive)then ordered light socket and circuitboard.If clicking sound is heard replace circuitboard first to save on return shipping because the switch and socket where ok
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center bar to hold crispers was broken
13 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from Evanston, IL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I was easily able to find the part using the online search. I order the part and it arrived in about two days. Installing the part meant pulling out the two crisper drawers, emptying the shelf above the crispers, removing two glass shelf plates, inserting the new part, replacing the glass plates, replacing the food on the shelf and slidi ng in the two crisper drawers. All in all, about 3 minutes.
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Light switch in freezer side got broken
12 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Doug from PLEASANT VIEW, TN
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Took a putty knife and
Removed the old switch removed the spade terminals from the old switch and replaced them on the new switch and just pushed the new switch back in place
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didn't shut crisper pan and cracked pan with refrig door
13 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Karen from Ontario, NY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
replaced broked crisper pan with new pan
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Scratches in Surface
83 of 227 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Michelle from Richardson, TX
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
This product comes in a bottle with a brush like Liquid Paper. It goes on incredibly easy. A second coat might be needed. I wanted to prevent rust from setting in so I covered the scratches and dings. The paint is a little brighter since my washer is 10 years old but it still looks great.
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Ladder hooks and center crisper rail broken
12 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Martha from Janesville, WI
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I removed the crisper drawers, glass shelf, and frame assembly to install the ladder hook. Before reinstalling the glass shelf on top of the crisper frame, I installed the center crisper rail.
Thank goodness for websites like this!
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I was cleaning the fridge and I broke the shelf into ten million pieces
9 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Sarah from Fayetteville, AR
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Your service is wonderful! I found the part on my mobile phone with a very quick and simple search, then I called in to order. The ordering process took less than 3 minutes, and I had my new shelf in three days. I dreaded ordering, because I just knew that the replacement shelf would be super expensive, but the whole thing cost much le ss than I expected--less than a dinner out. Thank you so much for your efficient and friendly service!
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There was no light on in refrig area
12 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Lori from Chuluota, FL
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • 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.
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The frost free drain behind the freezer compartment clogged and water collected in the bottom of the freezer and eventually came out the door on the right front of the refrigerator.
9 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.
  • David from ROSEBURG, OR
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
The other instructions and the video provided by Parts Direct are pretty good with instructions, but they omit two steps. First, if you have an ice maker, you will need to unplug the connector on the back side of the panel you remove at the back of the refrigerator to access the drain tube. Just unplug it and you can move the removed pa nel to the side without disconnecting any of the water lines. Second, the instructions say to just reconnect the "bottom end" of the new p-trap drain to the drain pan at the bottom of the refrigerator. They don't tell you there are two places to connect the new p-trap to the drain pan. The original tube/trough connected to the one at the back of the drain pan on the left (viewed from the rear of the refrigerator). At first, it looks like the new p-trap won't reach to it for the connection, but if you look closer, there is another connector to the right of the original one that the p-trap connects to properly. Replacing the drain trough with the new p-trap was actually pretty easy and would only take about a half hour. Add another half hour to give the refrigerator coils a good cleaning as they will need it now that you can reach them. The real time consumer, 3 to 4 hours, is needed to use a hair dryer to melt and clear the ice from the condenser at the back of the freezer so the water can drain. Just take your time and all the ice will eventually melt and drain out so the new p-trap will work properly.
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Fridge would not start
9 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Glen from PT CHARLOTTE, FL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
Unplug the fridge then wheel the refrigerator out to where you can get to the back - you will probably have to disconnect the ice maker water hose. Using the nut driver remove all the screws from the lower panel on the fridge. You will not have to remove the water hose connection just move the panel around a little. Look on the left side (facing the back of the fridge) you will see the capacitor held onto the compressor with a spring clip. Just pull the clip toward you and that will free the capacitor. Pull up on the capacitor and that will unplug it from the compressor. Be careful not to touch the two poles on the old capacitor. Capacitors store electricity and it could give you a jolt. I used electrical tape to insulate the poles and then threw it away. Plug in the new capacitor- re-hook the clip, reinstall the back panel, plug it in and verify that the fridge is working. Hook your water hose back up and move it back into place and you are done.
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Breaks relatevely often when you accidently have either draws overloaded or open both of them at the same time
9 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Aggie from Prospect Hts, IL
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
You need to lift up the glass part and simply fit it the center rail in, very simple
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Light switch rocker broke, disabling freezer internal light, water dispenser, and ice dispenser
10 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Kenneth from Newton Grove, NC
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Very simple. Matched female plugs with respective male color coded prong; pushed together then inserted unit in slot of freezer sidewall and rotated into position...job done.
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All Instructions for the KRBL102ESS03
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