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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Freezer Handle Mounting Stud Replacement WPW10661886 
Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer Handle Mounting Stud Replacement WPW10661886
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$13.54Estimated Savings
$112.5001:11
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the handle mounting stud on a Whirlpool Sidekick freezer (Model WSZ57L18DM00). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door handle is not secured properly.
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 Sidekick Freezer - WSZ57L18DM00
2
Freezer Handle Mounting Stud Replacement
3
Tools needed: 1/8th inch Allen wrench or bit, Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Use a 1/8th inch Allen wrench or bit to loose the two door handle set screws ? be careful not to scratch the surface of the freezer door.
5
With the screws loosened, lift the handle off of the mounting studs.
6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the old stud if still intact.
7
Install the new handle mounting stud by threading it into the door.
8
Realign the handle on the studs and then tighten the set screws.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the handle mounting stud on a Whirlpool Sidekick freezer (Model WSZ57L18DM00). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door handle is not secured properly.
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 Sidekick Freezer - WSZ57L18DM00
2
Freezer Handle Mounting Stud Replacement
3
Tools needed: 1/8th inch Allen wrench or bit, Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Use a 1/8th inch Allen wrench or bit to loose the two door handle set screws ? be careful not to scratch the surface of the freezer door.
5
With the screws loosened, lift the handle off of the mounting studs.
6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the old stud if still intact.
7
Install the new handle mounting stud by threading it into the door.
8
Realign the handle on the studs and then tighten the set screws.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Handle Screw
$13.54
Total$0.00
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