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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Top Door Hinge Replacement WP2261963 
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Top Door Hinge Replacement WP2261963
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$60.51Estimated Savings
$112.5001:16
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the top door hinge on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not open or close 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 Refrigerator - WSR57R18DM01
2
Refrigerator Top Door Hinge Replacement
3
Tools needed: 5/16th inch socket or nut driver,
4
Heavy
5
Use tape to secure the door.
6
Remove the hinge cover and then use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the three screws securing the hinge to the cabinet.
7
With the screws unthreaded, you can lift the old hinge straight up to remove.
8
Install the new top door hinge by aligning it on the door and then thread and tighten the three screws.
9
Replace the hinge cover and remove the tape.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the top door hinge on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not open or close 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 Refrigerator - WSR57R18DM01
2
Refrigerator Top Door Hinge Replacement
3
Tools needed: 5/16th inch socket or nut driver,
4
Heavy
5
Use tape to secure the door.
6
Remove the hinge cover and then use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the three screws securing the hinge to the cabinet.
7
With the screws unthreaded, you can lift the old hinge straight up to remove.
8
Install the new top door hinge by aligning it on the door and then thread and tighten the three screws.
9
Replace the hinge cover and remove the tape.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Top Hinge
$60.51
Total$0.00
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