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WRT311FZDZ05 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions
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My refrigerator stopped cooling and the freezer section stopped freezing
441 of 556 people
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garth from forest lake, MN
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I knew the chances of all the freon leaking out was unlikely so I looked at the wiring to the compressor and there was a capacitor and a starter/overload so i figured I would start there. I went on line and found the parts at this site and they were less than the minimum service call charge for a service tech so I figured what the heck le
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t's give her a shot so I did give it a shot. I ordered the parts and they were there in less time than a service tech could come out and i installed the parts and guess what for 90.00 in parts and 15 minutes in time I repaired my refrigerator. Thanks guys, It took less time to order the parts than it did to make the repair so thanks, your website rocks and is very well designed so my hat is off to you guys!
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Evaporator Fan failure
164 of 190 people
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William from Middletown, NY
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
The reason I repaired it myself was because the repairman that diagnosed the problem.didn't come back in two weeks. The evaporator fan sits behind a vented wall in the freezer and directs cold air into freezer and refrigerator.I removed the ice make assembly first and then the freezer wall held in place by two sheet metal nuts. Then remov
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ed wires from fan motor. Removed the fan blade from fan motor,which was press fitted on,then removed fan motor from bracket assembly(make sure and retain the two vibration rubber washers on back and front of motor. Reinstall new motor with vibration washers and press fan blade on new motor. Install in bracket assemble and reassemnble.
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Lower refrigerator not cooling
51 of 65 people
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Jim from Crystal Beach, TX
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Looked up problem in your troubleshooting section, determined necessary part, ordered part on Saturday. Received part Tuesday. Installed in about 10 minutes. Works great. Saved about $200.00.
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power surge killed the fan motor
27 of 35 people
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Joe from Arnold, MD
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Removed back panel in the freezer. Removed old fan. Installed new fan and reinstalled back panel.
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compressor didnt turn on
24 of 41 people
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gerardo from el monte, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
changed the starter connected to the compressor
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Plastic on the shelf broke (too much weight in the drawer)
15 of 17 people
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Jessica from GIBSONTON, FL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Remove the drawer. Remove top shelf it's connected to by carefully lifting. Turn the shelf upside down and slide meat drawer shelf off of either side, paying attention to how it is placed. Install new meat drawer shelf, replace shelf!
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Scratches in Surface
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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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Freezer was working fine but refrigerator would not go below 45 degrees
9 of 9 people
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Christopher from CASTAIC, CA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed back panel inside freezer replaced fan motor reinstalled panel and was done in about 40 minutes the video on part select explains the repair very accurately
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Freezer working, not cold enough in fridge area.
9 of 10 people
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Ralph from ALVORD, TX
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers
Top freezer, remove fan cover on back panel in side top freezer, remove back panel inside top freezer, remove fan and fan motor, unplug electric from fan (PS unplug fridge first). Install new motor, replace ever thing in reverse. works great.
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Our refrigerator fan motor stopped working.
8 of 8 people
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Rick from REDLANDS, CA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Nutdriver
Most important, remove bracket attached to freezer rear wall and put entire fan motor assembly together, including attaching power supply, ground wire, front bracket and fan blade (be sure rubber vibration dampeners are in place on both brackets) THEN attach the whole assembly to the rear freezer wall! Doing it this way is so much easie
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r, and you won't run the risk of losing a screw behind the condenser, as I did!
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The Freezer defrosted and everything on the top and the bottom spoiled
10 of 16 people
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Jorge from Miami, FL
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
i had used your web site before and i read several problems that your readers had. i went to the back of the unit, removed the bottom cover and right there the i found the run capacitor and i chaged it. since i had only ordered this part to save money i went back and ordered the Start Device which when i took it off it was completely burn
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ed. the replacement part came labeled with 2 different compressor #, so i picked the one that i had and unpluged each wire. the part may differ from the one that it's in the unit but it worked when i pluged everything back on. it also helps to take a picture of everything before removing the wires in case you have to leave it and come back later. i hope to use this refrigerator another 10 years. thank you all for your help.
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broken end cap
10 of 17 people
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Stefanie from Sycamore, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Simple....snapped it right on...the important thing is that we ordered it for a reasonable price, and it arrived quickly...within 3 days. thanks!!!
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Evaporator fan in freezer.
6 of 7 people
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Alfred from NEWPORT, NC
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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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
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Anthony from Sarasota, IN
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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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
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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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we bought a brand new fridge. It only had 1 shelf on door side for storage.
5 of 5 people
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Jack from PITTSBURGH, PA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I bought a second shelf for storage. it snapped right into place.
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