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WRT138FFDB03 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions

All Instructions for the WRT138FFDB03
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Warm ref and frz
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Peter from MASSAPEQUA PK, NY
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
Removed old starter and capacitor as per your website instruction.
Plugged in new parts.
Compresser turned on
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Stopped cooling/freezing
6 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Roper from PALM BAY, FL
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
It is as easy as is shown in the self-help video. (1) Disconnect the power, (2) Roll the appliance out so you can get to the back, (3) Using a nut driver remove all the screws from the lower back panel then remove the panel, (4) Remove the tensioner wire, (5) unplug the electrical connection to the capacitor, (6) gently but firmly remove the capacitor and starter relay as one unit, (7) preassemble your new capacitor and starter relay as one unit, (8) now simply reverse your steps for installing and you are done! These two parts saved me the cost of a new refrigerator. Almost as easy as changing a light bulb. PS: while you have the panel removed you can do a thorough cleaning with a soft brush and vacuum.
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Evaporator fan in freezer.
6 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Alfred from NEWPORT, NC
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
I took the old fan out and replaced it with the new one,right easy task.
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Replace Broken Freezer Handle
7 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Anthony from Sarasota, IN
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
The first thing to know on this model is that the handles for the refrigerator and the freezer are identical parts. It is the plastic piece at the end of the handle that breaks. Unfortunately, they only sell the complete handle, which is a shame as it is expensive. To remove the broken Freezer Handle, use a small allen wrench to loosen the bolt on the side. The handle should then slide off easily. You may then remove the two screws at the bottom. Slide the new handle into place, and tighten the screws at the bottom first. This will ensure the handle is properly located. Then tighten the allen bolt on the sidewhile holding the handle agains the face of the freezer.
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Raise side of fridge and slide 2x4 under side with broken wheel.
5 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Hans from OGDEN, UT
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • 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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intermittent clicking noise; otherwise fridge seemed to be working fine
4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Peter from EUGENE, OR
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers
Googled "intermittent clicking noise" or something similar and consensus was it was either the capacitor or compressor start relay. You-tubed videos on how to replace these. Looked easy. Just unplug them from the condenser and replace. Contacted Part Select and staff said 50% of the the time it was the capacitor, 50% of the time it wa s the relay. I was in a time crunch so I ordered both and they came in a couple of days. I replaced the capacitor but the clicking noise continued. I replaced the relay and problem solved! Maybe I could have gotten away with just replacing the relay, but I had them both by then and figured with a 10 year old fridge, better replace them both at the same time and be done with the problem. So far, so good.
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Fan motor died
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Michael from TROY, IL
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
First, made sure new fan worked then Placed back in bracket with bushings-only goes in one way, pushed fan back on. screwed bracket to back of freezer and ran the wires to their original place, plugged in the two plugs, put the back piece up attaching ground and pulling ice maker plug thru, screwed back on. Plugged in ice maker, mounted i ce maker on freezer wall. Plugged it in. Exact reversal of how it was removed. Not a lot parts to get confused.
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Refrigerator freezer stopped cooling
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Robert from COALINGA, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
Prior to ordering I removed freezer panel and checked for ice build up and fan functionality. Then removed rear panel cleaned lint from everything pulled front panel vacuumed out the condenser. Plugged back in and all seems to work with the exception of compressor. I have a little experience so googled in model number and your site popped up. I looked up part and the site gave me a percentage loved that. I ordered wish I would have rushed shipping as took about 10 days. Installed in less than 30 minutes and all runs great ??
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Random clicking noise
3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Mark from SAN DIEGO, CA
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
The toughest part was pulling the refrigerator from the wall....After removing the back-bottom access panel the compressor is right there with the Start-Dev and Cap..Took a few min to remove and install new parts....Very Simple and works great...no more clicking..
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Not getting cold
3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • John from PHILADELPHIA, PA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Followed instructions on your website
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My fridge was very warm Temperature was 56 and my son did the work on it for me
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Rosemary from ALBION, NY
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
My son said it was easy to put in the motor I didn’t need the fan my fan was in good shape yet thank you so much for everything
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Refrigerator suddenly not staying cold. Freezer icing up about 1 month before.
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • PAUL from SANTA MARIA, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Noticed the evaporator fan not spinning but would spin with a finger jump start. After looking up the part on the PartSelect liner parts diagram I found the installation video that really helped. After installing the fan it tested out fantastic. The fan was blowing air 10 times more than the old one. Refrigerator works great on the origin al econo setting.
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Broken Refrigerator door retainer
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Leroy from IRVINGTON, AL
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
This job was extremely easy, snap on.
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replaced cracked compartment door
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • john from NORWOOD, MA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
removed old and installed new compartment door by hand.
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Screws are a bit small and short for the job
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Sheryll Lawrence from BRONX, NY
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
Using a screwdriver
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