All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Refrigerator KRFF302ESS03

Capacitor shorted out due to power surge.

Access back of unit, lower left corner. Remove wire capacitor retention clip. Unplug cold capacitor, plug in replacement, reinstall wire retention clip, test.

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Capacitor

J. David from BRENTWOOD, TN
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Ice was not ejecting - motor was dead

Followed some online videos. The replacement part actually matched exactly what the videos I found showed. It was my refrigerator that was slightly different where the unit would mount/screw into. The old unit had a bracket which easily attached to the replacement part. It is less than a 1 hour repair for sure. But it took me a few minutes to figure out the bracket adapter. Plus I forgot to seat the ice maker shut off bar and had to disassemble some things again to get in there to seat it properly. Part was shipped quickly and securely !

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Refrigerator Ice Maker Assembly

David from PITTSBORO, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Ice maker quit working

Unplugged wire plug, removed mounting screws and removed ice maker. Installed new unit by reversing steps--

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Refrigerator Ice Maker Assembly

Lloyd from Algona, IA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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The freezer door wouldn't stay closed

Replaced the rail and slide baskets. Also readjusted the basket. This was extremely easy and saved me close to $500

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Slide Bracket - White - Right Side

Slide Bracket

SLIDE

Nicole from BUFFALO, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The center rail was broken

The part just snapped in. super easy.

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Refrigerator Center Crisper Drawer Slide Rail - White

Joella from THE DALLES, OR
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Rear mount tab broken on Center Crisper Rail

It took longer to empty the glass shelf above the Crisper Bins than to replace the rail. Since the part simply snaps in place, no tools were required

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Refrigerator Center Crisper Drawer Slide Rail - White

Joseph from Live Oak, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The old shelf shattered when we tried to clean it

Just slipped it in. I think it's a very poor design.

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Refrigerator Crisper Glass

Michael from COAL VALLEY, IL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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ICE MAKER WATER FILTER HEAD REPLACEMENT

AS PER A VERY GOOD VIDEO I FOUND SIMPLY BY SEARCHING FOR THE PART NUMBER. IT MAY HAVE BEEN ON THIS SITE. SADLY, THE PUSHING ON THE CONNECTOR WITH THE 1/2" WRENCH LOOKED A LOT EASIER IN THE VIDEO, OTHERWISE EASY PEAZY AND I HAVE VERY PAINFUL ARTHRITIS IN MY SHOULDERS.

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Filter Head

KENNETH from STOCKBRIDGE, MI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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Head filter broke where you put the filter in

I watched a 5-minute YouTube video ordered the part. It was delivered fast and it took me about 30 minutes to put it on.

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Filter Head

David from HARRISBURG, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Wrench set

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No water and ice maker not working

Used a 1/4" nut driver for the project install, just one note when installing the water feed into the new inlet valve make sure it is seated properly, look for the indicator mark on the water feed. Very easy installation!

Parts Used:

Refrigerator Water Inlet Valve Assembly

Christopher from WARREN, RI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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broken light switch in the freezer

We removed the old switch, unplugged it, plugged the new one in and it was easy to do. But when we tried to put the switch back in we had a very hard time doing it. Eventually got it in, but if it had not been for the difficulty we had getting the new switch to snap in to place, it would have taken under 5 minutes.

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Door Switch

kathleen from GREEN VALLEY, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Cracked humid drawer

Complete replacement of the plastic drawer.

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Refrigerator Crisper Pan

Julie from BATH, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Wrong shelf

I ordered the wrong shelf. Width was correct but the Depth was not. Started the return process and I'm seeing its still processing. This is since 2/28/2024. 3 Weeks ago. On that same day I ordered what I hope is the correct one, but still haven't received it. Fingers crossed something happens soon.

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