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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Door Stop Replacement W10628869 
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Door Stop Replacement W10628869
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$16.31Estimated Savings
$112.5002:09
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door stop 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 Door Stop Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Remove the hinge cover, 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 hinge straight up to remove.
8
Heavy
9
Have an assistant help you to lift the door straight up off of the bottom hinge.
10
Set the door on a towel or blanket.
11
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three mounting screws to release the old door stop.
12
Install the new door stop by aligning it on the door, then thread and tighten the three mounting screws.
13
Before you reinstall the door, confirm that the washer is intact on the hinge pin, then realign the door on the pin.
14
Replace the top hinge then thread and tighten the screws to secure.
15
Replace the hinge cover.
16
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 door stop 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 Door Stop Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Remove the hinge cover, 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 hinge straight up to remove.
8
Heavy
9
Have an assistant help you to lift the door straight up off of the bottom hinge.
10
Set the door on a towel or blanket.
11
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three mounting screws to release the old door stop.
12
Install the new door stop by aligning it on the door, then thread and tighten the three mounting screws.
13
Before you reinstall the door, confirm that the washer is intact on the hinge pin, then realign the door on the pin.
14
Replace the top hinge then thread and tighten the screws to secure.
15
Replace the hinge cover.
16
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Stop
$16.31
Total$0.00
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