All Installation Instructions for Westinghouse Refrigerator WRT8G3EW2

Freezer frosted up, refrigerator compartment heated up

I removed the housing at the top of the refrigerator compartment that contained the reefer light and temperature adjustment knob. This required a small nut-driver. Inside, I found the old defrost control, unplugged it, unscrewed it with a Phillips screwdriver, and replaced it with the replacement part. Then I replaced the housing to its original position.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

James from Hanover, ME
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Freezer too cold

Removed the housing with the light, 4 hexhead screws. This exposed the defrost timer, removed 2 hexhead screws, electrical connector and reassembled the unit.

Great resource and service, thank you.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Curt from Maple Grove, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Refrigerator and freezer running to warm.

I watched the video on how to change the defrost thermostat. I removed the back cover inside the freezer then I pulled off the old defrost thermostat and then using a pair of wire cutters I cut it off and then bared a little of both of the wires and then slid the heat sherink and wire connectors on the existing wires and then slid the other ends of the wires into the wire connectors then crimped the ends of the connectors and then tried using heat on the heat shrinks but still used rubber electric tape over it. I clipped the new thermostat were the old one was and then reattached the freezer wall cover and plugged the refrigerator back in. 24 hours later I checked the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer and both are running a lot colder.

Parts Used:

Defrost Thermostat

Nathan from WELLS, ME
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers

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defrost heater not working; defrost timer not rotating so coils ice up

Checked for continuity in heater, defrost thermostat and defrost timer. Heater good; not sure about thermostat or timer. Replaced thermostat - no change. Replaced timer - rotating and heater working.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

James from VOLANT, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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Right drawer rail broke/ don't need left

Screwdriver

Parts Used:

Drawer Support Rail - Left Side

Edward from FREEPORT, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Door Handle Broke off

Part arrived in tack.
Removed original screws. Place bottom of handle on sideways then horizontal position.
Next slightly raised top of handle over bump protector. Took orginial screw and screwd Top of door handle into place. Really easy!

Parts Used:

Door Handle

Rosemarie from BOYNTON BEACH, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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lunchmeat drawer support rail broke

husband did it in less than 3 minutes. took top shelf out with part attached. one little screw to remove broke piece and one screw to install replacement part, good as new. took longer to clean the shelf before replacing it back in fridge.

Parts Used:

Drawer Support Rail - Right Side

Stacy from Chisholm, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The original part was plastic/and broke

unscrewed to little bolts and installed the new/metal part we got rfom partselect.If we may say.this is a great company to buy from! Fast!

Parts Used:

Upper Hinge

John from Lancaster, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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Freezer icing up and refrigerator section not cold

Removed four screws for cover on refrigerator temperature controls, unpluged old timer and pluged in new timer. Replaced cover and screws.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V

Les from Fenton, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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broken glass on top of crispers

Since the glass was broken and gone I just had to slide the new glass on top of the crispers. This was not really a repair, just an exchange of new for the old.

Parts Used:

Crisper Glass Shelf Insert

Teresa from SOUTHFIELD, MI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The door shelf retainer bars cracked.

The repair was quick and easy. I simply removed the old/cracked door shelf retainer bars and snapped the new ones into place.

Parts Used:

Door Shelf Retainer Bar

Deidre from FONTANA, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Repaired Oven Range Light Bulb

The bulb has a plastic clear cover. That cover can just be carefully removed using a screwdriver. It's held in by a metal bracket. After you remove the cover. You'll just need to replace the bulb and then re-install the cover and bracket.

Parts Used:

Light Bulb

Alan from SAN MATEO, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Door retainer bars were broken

Pushed down on bar slots

Parts Used:

Door Shelf Retainer Bar

Sheryl from TOMPKINSVILLE, KY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The refrigerator wasn't cold enough.

I removed the plastic shroud on the ceiling of the refigerator, unscrewed and unplugged the old defrost timer, and replaced it with the new one. I reinstalled the shroud with the new timer installed.

Parts Used:

Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V