All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Refrigerator 5GT311FFEW00

Raplaced switch

Repair went well,took about five to ten minutes to disconnect the power from the fridge removed the defective switch installed the new one ,reconnected the power,,,and Let there be light and there was light!

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Winston A from Brooklyn, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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lights wouldn't come on/work in refrigerator

Referencing the info/schematics you have on your website, I unscrewed/unattached top-front panel (carefully), from behind the panel you have to detach the wires (2) from the switch, pushed "in" the switch to remove, put in new switch and attach wires to test BEFORE remounting panel. Tada!! Thank you PartSelect! You saved me at least $80...would have been at least $100 to have a repair person come to the house!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Jane from Albuquerque, NM
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set

4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.

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Extra shelf

Inserted into the slots. Easy

Parts Used:

BIN-CNTLVR

Kathie from PORTSMOUTH, OH
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Light switch wasn't working.. As I would close the door I would notice our frig light wasn't going off...

I simply removed the old switch by gently pulling down on the old switch with a screwdriver. When it was about half way out I just gently pulled down on the old switch and it popped out... I removed the two connectors attached to the old switch by pulling on the connectors with a pliers...I tried using my fingers but wasn't able to pull the connectors off so I used pliers. It worked perfectly.. When pulling off the old connectors, make sure you attach the new switch to the same tabs on the new switch... It was very easy to do and took under 5 mins.....The light switch works perfect....P.S. You should unplug the frig while making the connection just in case....Safety first....!!!

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Refrigerator Door Switch

David from Hemet, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.

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defective light switch

inserted a knife between the switch and the plastic interior in order to pop the switch out.
then took off the 2 wires on the old switch put them on the new switch and reinserted the switch into the plastic interior.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

THOMAS from WILLARD, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The rack that the deli drawer fits into broke in one spot.

Just took the entire glass shelf of refrigerator out and flipped over. I then slid the replacement rack on and replaced in refrigerator and slid the deli drawer on to rack. Very simple. Took maybe 3-4 minutes.

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Meat Drawer Shelf

Sandra from KENOSHA, WI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Meat drawer keeper shelf broke.

Took the refrigerator shelf out. Slid the broken part off the rim on the shelf. Placed the new one on the rim. Remplced the shelf in the refrigerator. Done!

Parts Used:

Meat Drawer Shelf

Donna from YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.

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Door light switch disintegrated

Very simple fix, remove 3 screws, two connectors to the old switch

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Thomas from Roseville, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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fridge door switch did not work

I removed the switch housing (4 screws), replacing the switch in the housing was a snap. It took 5 minutes, cost $8 and light works like new!

Why didn't I order this part and do the repair earlier? Very simple.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

stu from richmond, VA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Track was broken on both front and rear mount

1)Removed the drawer
2) used a 8mm nut driver to unscrew the 2 mounting bolt.
3) clean /disinfect the bottom layer of the refrigerator
4) mount the track and installed the 2 #8 hex head mounting screw
5) slide back the drawer

Parts Used:

TRACK

George from POWAY, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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changed the light bulb still would not work so I figured it was the switch sure enough.

I took a chance and ordered a switch that is next to the top of the door. looked for how to remove it easily done in ten minutes works fine last long time.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

anthony from HAVELOCK, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Light didnt go on

The light rocker switch wasnt working. I found the part on the web site. It was so easy. I used a screw driver to pop out the old one and pop the new one in. It took 5 min. Thanks!!!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch