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WZF79R20DW00 Whirlpool Freezer - Instructions

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Freezer was defrosting at the wrong temperature resulting in excess frost and ice. Poor cooling!
Removed all food! I used storage boxes insulates with blankets and a bit of dry ice in the boxes to keep the food cold.

Removed bottom bin and shelf

Removed bottom cover and fan shroud, this exposes evaporator coil and the thermostat. I had to defrost the evaporator and thermostat, they were completely encased in ice.

Thermostat is clipped to the evaporator coil, simply pry it off and removed it from the wire harness. Easy! Thermostat has a connector!
Installed new thermostat in the same location as the old one. Connected it to the wire harness and replace the bottom cover.
Turned it on and it seems to be working fine, now three weeks after repair.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Temperature Sensor
  • Charles Allan from GARDEN GROVE, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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It was my first time to install a ice maker.
I first read the instruction manual then I watched the installation video. My water line to it was 3/8. Went to the local ACE Hardware to purchase a short peace of 1/4 copper tubing and the fittings to connect them together. It makes ice every 55 minutes.
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Gary from MACOMB, OK
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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Freezer temp could not get above 28*
1st; Remove all shelving
2nd; Phillips screws,= remove bottom cover, and bottom vent
3rd; Sensor is straight up- plug & play (see pic)!
DO NOT MAN-HANDLE.!
4th; Re-install vent & cover 'SLOWLY'.!
Please buy a "Freezer" thermometer. Good freezers work
around (+5* to -10*) even with food.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Temperature Sensor
  • Michael from PRESTON, MD
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Freezer Bulb failed
Unscrewed bulb from sock .
Replaced with new one . Now working
Parts Used:
BULB-LIGHT
  • Kevin from SWANVILLE, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Did not have ice maker
Followed online video instructions
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Marisa from TEMPE, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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ice maker
My husband is an appliance man and he did the work.
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Ann from MC CUNE, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Installed a Ice Maker
Very easy to install
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Don from HOUMA, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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install ice maker with all parts for refridgerator with no ice cube hardware on it.
I followed the directions and it worked.
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Vincent from THE VILLAGES, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
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OLDER Ice Maker on the fritz
Grat help on the phone. We saw repair on YouTube. my wife and I worked it together. It was child's play!! It went beautifully. we were able to "chill out" with ice aplenty!!Thanks...eric
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Eric S from Boca Raton, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Wrench set
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Clips on old toe kick plate were broken on one side. Would not stay on
Took the new kick plate out of the box. Snapped it into position. I have had a repairman for this refrigerator before. I would rather repair an appliance than buy a new one. I'm very proud that I thought to get a replacement part myself instead of calling my friendly repairman again. Saved a few dollars.
Parts Used:
Toe Kick Plate - White
  • Janet from SOUTH ST PAUL, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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not freezing
remove inside cover. meit ice collected, remove old part and install new part. about 1 hr.
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Temperature Sensor
  • William from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Easy to clip in place
No tools required, but you must be careful not to shove or jam this kick plate into place as it is a plastic part and not really very sturdy. This is the second time I have replaced the kick plate and PartSelect has always been knowledgeable, polite, and helpful
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Parts Used:
Toe Kick Plate - White
  • Dorothea from TOMS RIVER, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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ordered a new ice maker, new refrigerator did not come with one.
I watched the video that was included with my on line order, it was helpful, although different model shown . I would say it was not difficult to install, the enclosed instructions were a bit confusing.
Parts Used:
ICEMAKER
  • Scott from ROCHESTER, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Needed new theromistors. Plug in parts
Followed online instructions. UnPlug and Plug in new part
Parts Used:
Refrigerator Temperature Sensor
  • Albert from SWEET HOME, OR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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None
Just put it into the bottom of the fridge and it snapped into place. NO PROBLEM AT ALL.
Parts Used:
Toe Kick Plate - White
  • Victoria F, from NEWARK, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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