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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Water Line Replacement W10823511 
Whirlpool Matrix Refrigerator Water Line Replacement W10823511
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Total Parts Cost
$29.05Estimated Savings
$112.5003:00
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water line on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is leaking.
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 Ice Maker Water Supply Line Replacement
3
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 5/16th inch wrench
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
Water
9
You can use a 5/16th inch wrench to depress the retaining ring to release the water line from the inlet valve port.
10
Remove the pinch clamp securing the line to the ice maker fill tube and pull the old line free.
11
Prepare the new water line for installation by first trimming the line to the appropriate length.
12
Transfer the metal water tube insert from the old line to the new one.
13
Fully insert the line into the fill tube and use a new clamp to secure.
14
Insert the opposite end into the inlet valve port until it is fully seated.
15
Secure the line to the rear panel with retaining clips or tape.
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 water line on a Whirlpool Matrix refrigerator (Model WRT318FMDB02). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is leaking.
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 Ice Maker Water Supply Line Replacement
3
Tools needed: quarter-inch socket or nut driver, 5/16th inch wrench
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
Water
9
You can use a 5/16th inch wrench to depress the retaining ring to release the water line from the inlet valve port.
10
Remove the pinch clamp securing the line to the ice maker fill tube and pull the old line free.
11
Prepare the new water line for installation by first trimming the line to the appropriate length.
12
Transfer the metal water tube insert from the old line to the new one.
13
Fully insert the line into the fill tube and use a new clamp to secure.
14
Insert the opposite end into the inlet valve port until it is fully seated.
15
Secure the line to the rear panel with retaining clips or tape.
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.
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