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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement W11092533 
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement W11092533
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$85.88Estimated Savings
$112.5002:55
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start relay on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it the refrigerator will not work at all.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator - WRT318FMDB02
2
Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement
3
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, needle-nose pliers
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
To move the refrigerator away from the wall, raise both front leveling legs.
7
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread all of the screws to release the lower rear access panel.
8
Sharp
9
Use needle-nose pliers to detach the retainer securing the start relay and run capacitor.
10
You can now detach the relay and capacitor from the compressor motor.
11
Disconnect the wire connecter.
12
Install the new start relay by transferring the run capacitor from the old component to the new one.
13
Connect the wire connecter.
14
Position the assembly on the compressor motor pins.
15
Secure with the retainer.
16
Reinstall the access panel.
17
Push the refrigerator back against the wall and lower the front leveling legs.
18
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start relay on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it the refrigerator will not work at all.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator - WRT318FMDB02
2
Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement
3
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, needle-nose pliers
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
To move the refrigerator away from the wall, raise both front leveling legs.
7
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread all of the screws to release the lower rear access panel.
8
Sharp
9
Use needle-nose pliers to detach the retainer securing the start relay and run capacitor.
10
You can now detach the relay and capacitor from the compressor motor.
11
Disconnect the wire connecter.
12
Install the new start relay by transferring the run capacitor from the old component to the new one.
13
Connect the wire connecter.
14
Position the assembly on the compressor motor pins.
15
Secure with the retainer.
16
Reinstall the access panel.
17
Push the refrigerator back against the wall and lower the front leveling legs.
18
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Start Device
$85.88
Total$0.00
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