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WRF555SDFZ02 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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Drip pan in the back bottom was cracked during shipping and leaked
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David from Traverse City, MI
- A Bit Difficult
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
We had periodic leaks from under the Unit from new, could never figure out where it was coming from. Finally as it began to cause damage to surrounding cabinets, we took the back off and found the multiple cracks in the drip pan. Someone had hand trucked it from the wrong side! It was difficult to figure out the fan removal (it sits in th
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e pan) but push the top forward and pull the bottom back and the fan came out. Then the pan was simple to remove / replace, by reversing the removal procedure, the fan was re installed.
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Refrigerator would ice up around the condenser and through out the air vents. Stopping all air flow in the refrigerator. If you defrosted the refrigerator it would work for about 24 hours then ice up again.
29 of 31 people
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Richard from STATEN ISLAND, NY
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Unplugged and empty refrigerator, completely defrosted refrigerator using a hair dryer to speed up the defrosting, put a lot of towels on the floor to soak up the water when the ice melts. Removed all refrigerator racks and drawers, then remove the white plastic and styrofoam condenser cover. You will then see the thermistor, cut the two
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small wires connecting the thermistor to the harness leave yourself as mush wire as possible. Splice in the new thermistor and put the refrigerator back together.
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needed to replace filter
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Marilynn from Holland, MI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Turned old one until it snapped out. Replaced it with a turn.
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Wife dropped a gallon of milk on the lid and cracked the see through panel
23 of 23 people
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Stanley from Gurley, AL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Pushed the hinge pins aside and removed the old lid.. Reversed the process to install the new lid
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Periodic loud buzzing noise from frig damper unit
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James from Oconomowoc, WI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Unsnap damper louver cover using only your fingernails at bottom. Remove two phillips screws from damper cover. Remove styrofoam molded insulation. Squeeze electrical connector to release latch; unplug connector. Release latches on both sides of damper control while gently pulling on damper control unit to remove it. Install new unit by d
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oing above steps in reverse. Damper door may move when electrics connected; keep fingers clear.
Amana would not honor our extended warranty that we paid $65 for, saying that noises are not covered. Im glad that Partselect supplied the part quick and and a great price. The frig is quiet for the first time in 2 years!
Amana would not honor our extended warranty that we paid $65 for, saying that noises are not covered. Im glad that Partselect supplied the part quick and and a great price. The frig is quiet for the first time in 2 years!
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Noisy Control
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Nicholas from Agawam, MA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Remove cover inside frig at rearwall top with screw driver. Remove phillips screws holding unit in place. Unclip connectors ,and replace in reverse order.
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Center rail broke AGAIN
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Diane from Glendale, AZ
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
This is the 2nd time I had have had to replace the center rail in 2 years....
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Deli cover panel hinge pin broke off
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Scot from Tijeras, NM
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Removed all of the bottom drawers and shelvs, then removed the end panel that contained the broken Deli cover hinge pin. Replaced with new panel, cleaned all of the existing parts and ten re-assembled.
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Lid to chef pantry would not work.
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Rodger from Marion, IL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver
First I removed the drawers and shelf above the pantry drawer and then removed the pantry drawer. The end cap came off very simply by removing two screws. I removed the slide attachment to the old end cap and attached it two the new end cap. I then installed the new end cap and replaced the drawers and shelf. The lid to the chef pantr
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y popped right in place. Job complete.
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very noisy intermittently
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klaus from san diego, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Inside the food section above the top shelf behind the light in the back, remove the lid from the cover in lifting from the lower edge no tools necessary here. Remove two screws with Phillips screw driver remove entire housing inclusive Styrofoam insert. Unplug damper Control Unit. Remove two screws and remove damper control unit and repl
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ace in reverse order. Finally that refrigerator is quiet, I should have done this long time ago. Unbelievable this is the second part I have to replace on this expensive refrigerator.
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Old refrigerator gaskets were worn out
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Ron from LIVERMORE, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I unboxed the replacement gasket set and inspected them for damage. Then I opened the left refrigerator door and grabbed the right hand corner of the old gasket and removed it. I then aligned the new gasket with the door and using my fingers pushed the gasket into the gasket grove. I used my thumb to seat the gasket. I repeated the proce
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ss for the right door. Total time was under 15 minutes.
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Crisper Glass Shattered While Cleaning
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Thomas from San Diego, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Since it was apparent the crisper glass is fragile I was very careful to not stress it. I opened the box then took a large board almost as big and slid it on. I carried both items to the fridge and with both doors open slid the glass into place. I am 65 yrs. Old and have owned many refrigerators but this is a first. They don't build t
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hem like they use to. .
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End cap pin broken
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Emilio from Clinton, MD
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Socket set
The end cap is a very easy job to remove. Removed the three screws that hold the end cap in place using a 1/4 drive socket. Removed sliding rail which is affix to end cap to be reused with new end cap. Installed new end cap with the three screws and your done very easy. What made the job possible was the ability to identify the part from
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the PartsSelect.com web site which has excellent parts identification catalog.
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Freezer icing up .
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Rich from Lansing, IL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Watched Partselect video of P-trap installation.Removed water line & back cover& disconnected wires to water solenoid .Removed old drain tube & old problematic rubber funnel. Used contact cleaner to clean rubber residue from drain line and used a little silicone to aide reassembly. Job went well thanks to video.
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Broken Bracket
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Joe from Centreville, VA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
Remove (3) screws; Removed existing bracket and installed new bracket.
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