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5VWT59SFYF00 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions

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Door light switch disintegrated
Very simple fix, remove 3 screws, two connectors to the old switch
Parts Used:
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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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
  • dorotea from staten island, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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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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Gasket wouldn’t hold door shut.
NO DIRECTIONS CAME WITH GASKET! Project failure as gasket tore on a corner. For the price of this gasket, I was DISAPPOINTED. Door is being held shut with a childproof strap.
Parts Used:
Fresh Food Door Gasket
  • Patti from GARNEILL, MT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
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Filters needed changing
Took the old ones out and replaced with the new ones.
Parts Used:
Produce Preserver Filter Refrigerator Air Filter
  • L. from NEW ULM, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Freezer temp could not get above 28*
1st; Remove all shelving
2nd; Phillips screws,= remove bottom cover, and bottom vent
3rd; Sensor is straight up- plug & play (see pic)!
DO NOT MAN-HANDLE.!
4th; Re-install vent & cover 'SLOWLY'.!
Please buy a "Freezer" thermometer. Good freezers work
around (+5* to -10*) even with food.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Temperature Sensor
  • Michael from PRESTON, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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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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door hinge broke.
Removed door and replaced bushing bracket was ok.
Parts Used:
Hinge Bracket
  • Bernard from DONALDSONVLLE, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Screws are a bit small and short for the job
Using a screwdriver
Parts Used:
Screw Screw - 8-32 X 1-1/4
  • Sheryll Lawrence from BRONX, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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not freezing
remove inside cover. meit ice collected, remove old part and install new part. about 1 hr.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Temperature Sensor
  • William from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Light switch broke
Pried out old part with screwdriver. Unplugged. When new part came, just plugged it in and pushed the part into place.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Carolee from Spokane Valley, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Broke light switch while cleaning
use kitchen knife to pry out. replaced switch assemble and pressed back into place. Could not have done this with out help from previous customers. Thanks
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Gail from Golden, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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I had taken freezer door off when moving and misplaced the one of the hinges.
I attached the hinge and secured it with screws and socket wrench.
Parts Used:
Bottom Door Hinge with Pin
  • Darlene from Philadelphia, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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drawer guide for drawer in refrigerator broke
empty top shelf in refrigerator, remove glass shelf. Wash and dry. Turn shelf over and line up notches and snap in place. Cost of guide plus 7.99 shipment fee and local ta was $18. Local dealer wanted $24 to order same part. Easy do-it-yourself project.
Parts Used:
Track
  • Betty from MONROE, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Filters needed replaced
I ordered the filters that were needed and received the wrong items. After reordering and then receiving the proper items the installation went very well.
Parts Used:
Produce Preserver Filter Refrigerator Air Filter
  • Steven from CEDARVILLE, AR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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