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Touch-Up Paint - White – Part Number: 72017
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This 18 ml bottle of white appliance touch-up paint is used to cover scratches or marks on your appliance. The white touch-up paint can be used on refrigerators, microwaves, ranges, clothes dryers, and freezers. This is a genuine OEM part and includes a brush applicator. Please remember to wear gloves to protect your hands when applying this paint.
Refrigerator Door Switch – Part Number: W11384469
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Refrigerator Door Switch
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Door switch turns the light off when you close the door.
Evaporator Fan Blade – Part Number: WP2169142
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Evaporator Fan Blade
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If your refrigerator or freezer is too warm, or making noises, you may need to replace the fan blade. The fan blade attaches to the evaporator motor, which is in the freezer section, to help circulate the cold air into the refrigerator and freezer sections. The fan blade is white in color and made from plastic. This is a genuine OEM part. Please be sure to disconnect the power to your refrigerator before starting your repair.
Refrigerator Screw – Part Number: WP489478
$10.41
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Refrigerator Screw
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Freezer Leveling Leg – Part Number: WP3-82710-001
$22.99
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Freezer Leveling Leg
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Defrost Timer – Part Number: WP3-81329
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Defrost Timer
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This device acts like a clock. It continually advances and alternates between activating the cooling cycle and the defrost heater.
Light Socket Kit – Part Number: 4387478
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Light Socket Kit
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The bulb is sold separately.
Spray Paint - 12 oz. - White – Part Number: 350930
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Refrigerator Screw – Part Number: WP3-24838-048
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Refrigerator Screw
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Bimetal Defrost Thermostat – Part Number: WPW10491891
$67.18
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Bimetal Defrost Thermostat
Part #WPW10491891
Freezer Grille – Part Number: WP4-60461-005
$83.78
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Freezer Grille
Part #WP4-60461-005
White
Compressor Kit – Part Number: W10309990
$738.60
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Compressor Kit
Part #W10309990
This is the mechanics (motor/engine) of the cooling system. It kicks in whenever the thermostat demands cooling. ***NOTE: This part needs to be installed by a trained professional in appliance repair. It requires special tools and knowledge to do so.

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Lonnie - For model number MQF1656TEW02
February 1, 2020
Ice builds up on inside bottom of upright freezer.
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Hi Lonnie. I would check to make sure the defrost drain isn't frozen. If so you can try to manually defrost your freezer. Thank you for your question and good luck with your repair.
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BRUCE - For model number MQF1656TEW02
February 19, 2020
How to set temperture to zero, what number do i use on the dial?
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Hello and thank you for writing. For your convenience, we have attached the link to your service manual. We hope this helps. Good luck with your repair. https://www.manualslib.com/products/Maytag-Mqf1656tew02-2915911.html
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Burt - For model number MQF1656TEW02
June 17, 2024
I would like the wire shelf part And if possible be able to purchase one from you.
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Hello Burt, thank you for your question! The upper wire shelf for your model is part number PS2578529, and the lower two wire shelves are part number PS3652944. If you require assistance to place an order, please contact customer service!
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SHELF-WIRE
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Wire Shelf
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Donna - For model number MQF1656TEW02
April 12, 2023
I am looking at this model freezer, but it is described as "self defrosting". Is that the same as "frostfree"?
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Hello Donna, thank you for a very interesting question. We have found that self-defrosting and frost-free are two distinct categories of frost-fighting features. Self-defrosting freezers have a self-cleaning function that works automatically. This process heats up the coils inside your freezer to prevent them from frosting over. However, if a freezer claims to be a frost-free freezer, that means it has an automatic fan designed to remove warm air from the freezer, preventing moisture from accumulating and freezing on the freezer walls. The fan circulates cold air inside the freezer's interior, preventing any frost buildup. Frost-free freezers do not have to be manually defrosted. We hope this information is useful!
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Robert - For model number MQF1656TEW02
August 17, 2023
How many cubic feet
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Hello Robert, thank you for a very interesting question. According to our research, the capacity of your model is 15.8 cu. ft. We hope this information helps!
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Lights inside refrigerator not working
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  • Clint from Rayville, MO
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
I used a flat-head screwdriver to pop out the old light rocker switch. Then, I unplugged the wires, plugged them into the new light rocker switch, and then popped the new switch into the hole. That's it! Lights began working again.
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Light Would Not Go On In The Refrigerator
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  • DANIEL from MINNEAPOLIS, MN
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
First I removed the old lightbulb from the socket and replaced it with a new one to confirm that the bulb was not the problem. I then pryed the socket out with a flat-head screwdriver. I could tell that the socket was anchored in its hole with clips so it was relatively easy to pry it out. Once the socket was out, I disconnected the le ad wires and ordered a replacement socket kit from Partselect. When the new one arrived, I reconnected the lead wires to it, snapped it back into its hole, screwed in a new lightbulb, and presto!! The light was back on with no further problem. Thank you, Partselect!! A $15.00 part saved me what probably would have been at least a $100. service call and heaven knows what the technician would have told me I needed!!!
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Light Switch broke
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  • James Richard from St. Cloud, MN
  • Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Socket set
An easy job for smaller hands. Removed the two bolts holding the light cover. Removed two electrical connections from the old switch by pinching the retaining clip,removed the switch, snapped in the new one and re-attached the connectors. Your online illustrations helped me to know that the plastic housing for the light switch would only swing down so far and was not intended to be removed. Saved me from breaking that plastic cover's tabs. This home repair saved me more than 5 times the cost of hiring a professional to do it. Very happy homeowner.
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