All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Refrigerator ET20GKXFN01

Refrigerator was freezing up and not cooling fresh food compartment

The repair was easy, I removed the cover on the top front of the fresh food compartment. It housed the defrost timer which was easy to identify and replace. Just removed a screw, unplugged the wires and replaced with the new part. Unfortunately, that wasn't the only problem. I also had to replace the defrost element that the timer sent power to. While I was at it, I replaced the defroster thermostat. The entire repair took under an hour, diagnosing the problem took the most time and effort.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer

Greg from McLoud, OK
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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The refridgerator will not run

After the front panel was removed, disconnected the timer and installed new in reverse order. The provided instructions could be more straight forward, I spent more time reading it than the installation itself.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer

Victor from Colton, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Bought from a Scratch & Dent, so hinge was bent

The bent hinge caused a bad seal which let in air into the freezer, so there was a ton of frost build up. I ordered the parts, and they came in 2 days! I figured what tools I needed, got my wife to help hold things, and in 20 minutes it was like new.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Center Door Hinge

Refrigerator Shim Hinge Center

Joseph from Aldan, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)

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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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Drawer cracked/split

I just slipped the new drawer into place. So easy, even a woman can do it! ( I am female!)

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Crisper Drawer

Yvonne from Fredericksburg, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Original drawer handle had cracked and the crack spread down to the body of the crisper unit.

Took out the old, cracked, crisper unit and removed the white trim piece on the handle so that we could re-use it on the new crisper unit (which, in spite of the $90+ price tag did not come with new trim). The whole thing took 3 minutes to do.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Crisper Drawer

Scott from JAY, VT
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Good Parts, Easy Job

Make sure you order the right parts. The bar needs 2 caps so don't make the mistake of only ordering one. Once you push in the end caps into the retainer bar, gently insert bar into slots on door. Right parts will create a perfect fit.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Shelf Retainer Bar

Refrigerator End Cap Trim Piece

anne from E LONGMEADOW, MA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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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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door Shelf end cap was broken

I just snapped it into place. Easy Peasy!!!!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Shelf End Cap

Leora O from PIERZ, MN
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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My refrigerator would not defrost.

The first part I changed was the defrost timer but it did
not solve the problem, I replaced the bi-metal defrost sensor
and I have the same problem.

I can defrost by turning the clock manually and heater works.

problem.

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat

Eddie from BRONSTON, KY
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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no drawer

just insert

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Crisper Drawer

Xiaoping from KIRKLAND, WA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Missing retainer bar for freezer shelf

Retainer bar was a little long but husband used a saw to make smaller (the part said it was a similar to my model- Maytag no longer made this made) It was perfect -- ow I have a whole new usable shelf!!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Door Shelf Retainer Bar