Whirlpool Refrigerator Freezer Door Replacement

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Whirlpool Refrigerator Freezer Door Replacement

Difficoltà

Moderate

Passi

14

Tempo Necessario

30 - 45 minuti

Introduzione

Use this guide to remove or replace the freezer door in your Whirlpool Refrigerator.

This guide will work for most Whirlpool refrigerators. This guide is written with a model WRS315SDHW refrigerator. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

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    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off your main water supply

    • Unplug your device

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    • Depending on your repair, open one or both doors.

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    • Remove the screw(s) securing the front panel.

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    • Pull the front panel straight off the chassis and remove it.

    • You may have to slightly open the water filter door to remove the front panel completely.

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    • Remove the screw(s) securing the freezer door wiring harness.

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the freezer door water hose.

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    • Pull the wiring harness out of its slot in the chassis to access its connectors.

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    • Disconnect any connectors attached to the door wiring harness.

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    • Place a clean cloth under the water hose before continuing.

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    • Pull the plastic clip off the freezer door water hose.

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    • Use one hand to compress the blue plastic ring into the green section of the hose.

    • Use the other hand to pull the water tube out of its slot.

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    • Depending on your device, you may have a plastic cover on the hinge. Remove it before continuing.

    • Hold the door while performing the next two steps to avoid the door from accidentally falling.

    • Remove the screw(s) securing the freezer door.

    • Some devices may have screws solely for alignment. You don't need to remove these.

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    • Pull the door hinge straight up to separate its alignment pins from the chassis.

    • Remove the door hinge.

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    • Pull the freezer door straight up to disconnect it from the chassis.

    • Thread the cables through their slot in the chassis.

    • You may need to thread them individually.

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    • You're now left with the freezer door.

Conclusione

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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