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WRT21MG3AQ5 Westinghouse Refrigerator - Instructions

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Door Would Not Close
I stuck a small screw driver under the old switch & it came out really easy. I just unplugged the 2 electrical connectors, and removed the old switch. Installing the new one was just as easy. I am a woman!

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Your repair stories are very helpful, I/we would have never known how easy this switch was to replace! Thank you!
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • Janice M. from Washington, DC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Old Defrost Timer Noisy During Operation
First I removed the plastic grill (pulled out, no screws) from bottom of refrigerator, then I removed electrical plug & two screws from old timer (timer located on the front inside left lower side of refrigerator). Installed in reverse order.
Parts Used:
Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V
  • Vernon from Granada Hills, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Switch that shuts out light when the door closed broke
Removed the screws on the piece holding the switch which is at the front of the ceiling of the refrigerator box. Removed the old switch and replaced it. Very simple repair.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • NEIL from OCEAN CITY, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
5 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
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light switch did not operate correctly
Piece of cake! The new part just plugged in to socket and back into fridge frame. Appreciated how easy it was to order this part.
Parts Used:
Light Switch
  • Jeff from Lakeville, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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i smell very bad smell coming from refrigerator
I started look inside ,disconnected power, and open all possible compartments to see any burned part. Fortunately I fined a small part look like melted and then i went online and make my research .Then i ordered that part and change it.
Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat
  • Arsen from Glendale, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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The refrigerator wasn't cold enough.
I removed the plastic shroud on the ceiling of the refigerator, unscrewed and unplugged the old defrost timer, and replaced it with the new one. I reinstalled the shroud with the new timer installed.
Parts Used:
Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V
  • John from San Diego, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Retainer bar cracked down center
With the excellent diagram provided by website, I was able to order the correct part. This part was not difficult to install, but so happy to know that this website provides instructions for more difficult projects.
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar
  • Kimberly from BILLINGS, MT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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FREEZER COMPARTMENT NOT COLD ENOUGH (20 DEGREES)
REPLACED TIMER-DEFROST 215846602..REPLACED THERMOSTAT-DEFROST KIT 5303918202..REPLACED CONTROL, TEMPERATURE 5304421256..RECHARGED SYSTEM WITH 134A...ALL FANS WORKING...COMPRESSOR RUNS.. FREEZER STILL NOT GETTING COLD ENOUGH...HOLDING AT 20 DEGREES...ANY SUGGESTIONS..THANKS..DAN
Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V
  • DANIEL from CAPE CORAL, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Refrigerator not working, freezer working
I initially replaced the defrost timer, and later replaced it and the defrost thermostat. The defrost thermostat was the faulty component
Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V
  • Stephen from VAN WERT, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Condenser motor burned out
I followed the instructions on your website, made it a simple as possible. Very tight work area sometimes fingers only, but a little patience works.
Saved at least $300. By not paying a repair person.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor Kit
  • Bill from STERLING, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Socket set
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Door retainer bars were broken
Pushed down on bar slots
Parts Used:
Door Shelf Retainer Bar Door Shelf Retainer Bar
  • Sheryl from TOMPKINSVILLE, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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we droppedthe crsper pan glass insert while cleaning the refrigarter and it shattered, the crisper pan ciover lip was chipped.
Easiest way to install was to insert the cover first then insert the glass insert being sure to tilt a little and inert under the shallow lip at the front of the cover. Not a good idea to assemble before inserting in the fridge. When cleaning the refrigerator shelves in the past I took then out of the refrigerator, cleaned them and re-installed in the method above. Just was not careful enough removing when I dropped the glass
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Crisper Pan Cover Pan Cover Glass Insert
  • Bonnie from SAN ANTONIO, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Top cools bottom is weak
Unplug, remove 2 screws off back panel inside the freezer. Cut wires on old one and crimped in new one. Light to melt the shrink wrap that came with it. Pretty easy.
Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat
  • JUSTIN from NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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bottom door seal won't seal right
R&R DOOR SEAL VERY EASY TO INSTALL THANKS TO ALL
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Gasket
  • MANUEL from LOS ANGELES, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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I had a broken fan blade due to ice build up from a leaking ice maker.
1. I took out one screw on the ice maker and loosened the other two screws and unplugged and removed the ice maker.
2. Next I took out 2 screws from the bottom of the auger drive box and unplugged the wiring harness and removed the box. The wiring harness was a little tricky. The lock on the plug pushes in to unlock even though it looks like it pulls out,.
3.next you must remove 2 screws from the left side bracket that holds the auger box and remove the bracket.
4.Now take out 8 screws that hold the back panel in place and remove the back panel.
5. now your looking at the evaporator fan blade and motor. The simple way to replace the fan blade is to unplug the motor and remove it from the freezer. It just sits in with nothing holding it. The fan requires a little pressure but should pull right off. Install new fan blade and put everything back in the same order it was removed.
Parts Used:
Evaporator Fan Blade
  • gary from ARANSAS PASS, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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