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WRS311SDHW01 Whirlpool Refrigerator - Instructions

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defective light switch
inserted a knife between the switch and the plastic interior in order to pop the switch out.
then took off the 2 wires on the old switch put them on the new switch and reinserted the switch into the plastic interior.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • THOMAS from WILLARD, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Light switch wasn't working.. As I would close the door I would notice our frig light wasn't going off...
I simply removed the old switch by gently pulling down on the old switch with a screwdriver. When it was about half way out I just gently pulled down on the old switch and it popped out... I removed the two connectors attached to the old switch by pulling on the connectors with a pliers...I tried using my fingers but wasn't able to pull the connectors off so I used pliers. It worked perfectly.. When pulling off the old connectors, make sure you attach the new switch to the same tabs on the new switch... It was very easy to do and took under 5 mins.....The light switch works perfect....P.S. You should unplug the frig while making the connection just in case....Safety first....!!!
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • David from Hemet, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, 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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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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fridge door switch did not work
I removed the switch housing (4 screws), replacing the switch in the housing was a snap. It took 5 minutes, cost $8 and light works like new!

Why didn't I order this part and do the repair earlier? Very simple.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Door Switch
  • stu from richmond, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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There was no water in the icemaker tray to freeze into ice cubes
Took off the rear cardboard cover, unscrewed the old valve, checked to see if there was enough tubing to fit if I cut the tubing. removed the 2 electric connectors, Cut the tubing 3, installed the 2 electric plugs, inserted the 3 tubes, mounted the new valve, replaced the cardboard cover. I checked for leaks, and very soon heard the valve filling the icemaker tray, and soon, Ice cubes again.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • Thomas from GRANT, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Changed the filter
Took the old one out and put the new one in
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Ice and Water Filter
  • George from Port Orchard, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Noise in Evaporator Fan section
Opening up the Evaporator Fan section was a quick and easy job. After opening, I checked and removed the fan and looked at the grommet. The grommet on the fan was tight and secure and I could no longer hear the noise. I closed the opening. Something I had done while checking the fan grommet must have solved the problem. I have not hear the noise again!
Parts Used:
Fan Grommet
  • Richard from HOLLISTER, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Wanted an additional shelf. Slots for shelf were already there.
Shelf slid right in. Perfect!
Parts Used:
Wire Shelf - White
  • Ellen from LAS CRUCES, NM
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Old one leaks on one side
Simply cut the water tube on both sides of connector and push in the new one.
Parts Used:
Water Tube Connector/Union - 5/16 to 5/16
  • Orlando from Bayonne, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Replace water filter
Open door and from appliance instruction book
Replace filter
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Ice and Water Filter
  • Jeanne from COSTA MESA, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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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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Freezer ice maker not dispensing ice.
Ordered Ice Bin Auger and changed with no problem. Found how to change on YouTube and followed video.
Parts Used:
Ice Bin Auger Drum
  • Johnny from MORGAN CITY, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Replaced filter for ice maker
I removed the filter from the box I took the old filter out and inserted the new air filter put the cover down and that was it.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Ice and Water Filter
  • DANIEL from COLUMBIA, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The door would not stay closed after it was installed. It was as if there were no magnets in the gasket.
We used the hair blow dryer to soften the gasket after being in the package. We laid it on our bed and made the gasket straight with the heat of the blow dryer. Then we began to install the gasket and once we installed it, the door would not stay closed.
Parts Used:
Fresh Food Door Gasket - Black
  • Denise from SINCLAIR, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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