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WRT579SMYF01 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions

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Ice maker not working. Motor working, not getting water to icemaker.
Replaced inlet valve.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • Robert G from AIKEN, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
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air filter needed replacement
pulled the top shelf and poped open the door and replaced the filter
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Air Filter
  • David from Dublin, NH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Freezer was defrosting at the wrong temperature resulting in excess frost and ice. Poor cooling!
Removed all food! I used storage boxes insulates with blankets and a bit of dry ice in the boxes to keep the food cold.

Removed bottom bin and shelf

Removed bottom cover and fan shroud, this exposes evaporator coil and the thermostat. I had to defrost the evaporator and thermostat, they were completely encased in ice.

Thermostat is clipped to the evaporator coil, simply pry it off and removed it from the wire harness. Easy! Thermostat has a connector!
Installed new thermostat in the same location as the old one. Connected it to the wire harness and replace the bottom cover.
Turned it on and it seems to be working fine, now three weeks after repair.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Temperature Sensor
  • Charles Allan from GARDEN GROVE, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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ice container bin cracked and had a hole in it.
Took it out of the box. Emptied the ice out of the broken bin. Slid the new one in and all done.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Ice and Water Filter
  • Joseph from MESQUITE, NV
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Freezer was working fine but refrigerator would not go below 45 degrees
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
Parts Used:
Evaporator Fan Motor
  • Christopher from CASTAIC, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Replaced filter for ice maker
I removed the filter from the box I took the old filter out and inserted the new air filter put the cover down and that was it.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Ice and Water Filter
  • DANIEL from COLUMBIA, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Refrigerator and freezer not cooling
It was easy to replace the start and run capacitors. But did not fix my problem, also replaced the evaporator fan still not fixed. Pulled refrigerator out of RV and ordered a new one.
Parts Used:
Start Relay
  • Tom from FENTON, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Broken tracks on the Meat/Cheese drawer.
The broken tracks popped off with a little effort, and the new tracks snapped in place. No tools required, except a screw driver helped to pop the broken tracks out, and snap the new ones in place.
Parts Used:
Track Track
  • Pamela from PARADISE, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Not getting cold
Followed instructions on your website
Parts Used:
Evaporator Fan Motor
  • John from PHILADELPHIA, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Changed air filter
Very simple, easy, and quick! Anybody can do it!!
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Air Filter
  • Tom from LONGMONT, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Unit would not cycle and dispense ice. After replacing with new unit I disassembled old unit and detected a slight burn smell in the timer.
Unplugged refrigerator and turned off water supply. Loosened two top screws and removed bottom screw. Althought kit was supplied with multyple wiring harnesses the harness attached to unit was the correct harness for the model I was replacing. Removed and reused old shut off arm as replacement arms were shorter in reach then original. Also reused bottom unit support that was removed and replaced with one screw into unit and then into side wall of freezer. Over all time less then 15 minutes. As this was a side by side ref/freezer unit their us limited space to view support screws. I used a mechanics mirror to find upper screws. This visualization made the process go much faster. Reading the other repair stories also gave me a huge confidence boost and insite in what to expect.
Parts Used:
Replacement Ice Maker
  • Robert from Tucson, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Ice maker was leaking and had metal in the ice
Removed the screws and disconnected the electric. I put the proper electric harness on and went to fit the unit in but it didn't fit. Until I figured out that you have to use the clips from the old unit that hold the unit in place. The actually hang on them. Once I figured it out it was easy.
Parts Used:
Replacement Ice Maker
  • Charles from Newark, DE
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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heating element going bad
I removed three sheet metal screws, unsnapped the electrical pigtail. Then snapped out knock out on new maker. Matched the electrical connection, pushed it in place. Finally set new one in place, leveled it, tightened the scews and walked away.
Parts Used:
Replacement Ice Maker
  • James from Bakersfield, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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ice maker faulty
removed three screws pluged it in and it was ready to go. I must add That I ordered it one day and received it the next day by fed ex. I could not believ how fast the service was also the new icemaker is working great. I will order any furture parts I need from Parts Select. Also have given your web site ot several other people. Thank you very much.
Parts Used:
Replacement Ice Maker
  • Lloyd from Troup, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Ice maker was not working.
On my particular model refrigerator I only needed to remove one screw and disconnet the plug. I then slid the unit out. The new ice maker did not come with the plastic sled that was attached to the old unit. I removed and attached the sled to the new unit with 3 screws.
Parts Used:
Replacement Ice Maker
  • Doyle from Winchester, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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All Instructions for the WRT579SMYF01
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