All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Refrigerator 5VET6WPKLQ03

Rocker on switch broke off

Eased the putty knife under the edge of the switch housing and pried it off. Pulled two wires off the old terminals and hooked them onto the new one and reinstalled into the refrigerator body.

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Refrigerator Door Switch

David Barnes from ROSWELL, NM
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The glass shelf fell and broke while being washed

The glass shelf replacement simply fits into the plastic frame which holds it and completes the shelf unit above the crisper bins.

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Crisper Glass Shelf

Dana from Oldsmar, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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BROKEN CHRISPER GLASS

TOOK IT OUT OF THE BOX, AND LAID IT IN THE GROVE THAT IT GOES IN.

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Crisper Glass Shelf

Larry from KUNA, ID
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Light switch lever broke

Unplug refrigerator.
Pry switch out with putty knife
Remove two wires from switch
Attach wires to new switch
Push new switch into slot

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Stephen from LOVELAND, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Light switch broke off

We looked up the problem online with the model number of the refrigerator. We ordered the part and followed the video installation that was sent with the order and was found online prior to purchasing

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Refrigerator Door Switch

Kathy from TEMECULA, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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light did not work on the refrigerator side

bulbs were not burnt out. received the new switch in a few days. watch the short video, was good to see how it comes out. used a putty knife to release the defective switch, removed wires put them on the new one and posed the new switch back in. Not bad Part cost $11.00 7 dollars shipping so for 17 bucks it works great. nice to see what is inside the refer!

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Refrigerator Door Switch

David from GROVESPRING, MO
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Connection leaked as tube entered freezer

Followed video and had one problen, the metal pipe would not release as shown,so I used a hacksaw between the plastic and metal pipe, removing the metal pipe from inside as the video shows. Good instructions.

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Ice Maker Water Fill Tube Kit

Robert from MERRIMACK, NH
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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The Light Socket Burned Out.

I pulled the socket out and unplugged the wires. I replaced the light socket by plugging in the wires and snapping the light socket into place. A very simple fix.

Parts Used:

Light Socket Kit

MATTHEW from STOCKTON, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Water tubing was accidentally broken from the back of the freezer.

Removed the two screws holding the funnel in place...removed the old one and replaced it witht he new tubing...screwed screws back in and the jov was complete. It actually took longer to get it out of the sack than it did to put it together

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Ice Maker Water Fill Tube Kit

Lois from Thomasville, AL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Poor design leaves fitting vulnerable to damage. Part was broken when pushed to close to the wall.

Simply removed the old and replaced with the new part.

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Ice Maker Water Fill Tube Kit

Mike from Camas, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Movers broke the icemaker water fill tube shoving my refrigerator through the front door.

I unscrewed the fill tube screws from the back of the fridge, and pulled the tube out.

Then I put the new tube in, screwed the screws back in and reconnected the waterline.

Parts Used:

Ice Maker Water Fill Tube Kit

Christopher from Valley Village, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Light rocker switch broke and refrigerator light couldn't go on.

I just popped out the old switch with a flat head screwdriver. Removed the connections and then installed new switch by reversing steps. Popped in back in and the light went on.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Switch

Cathy from HOPATCONG, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Gasket was splitting

Had to remove both doors freezer and fresh section. Once I had door off removed the screws, and old gasket, cleaned all aroud where old gasket was, and proceeded to put new gasket on, It was hard lining up gasket with metal rods that hold gasket on could only do one screw at a time, because gasket kept slipping out, it was very time consuming.

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