Official Whirlpool top-mount refrigerator parts

Replacing a compressor start relay in a Whirlpool top-mount refrigerator

• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Pull the refrigerator away from the wall. Remove the screws from the rear compartment cover and then remove the cover.
• Pry off the wire retainer holding the start relay on the compressor. Disconnect the wire harness from the start relay. Pull the start relay and run capacitor off the compressor.
• Transfer the run capacitor from the old start relay to the new start relay. Plug the new start relay with capacitor into the compressor terminals. Plug the wire harness into the new start relay. Reinstall the wire retainer to hold the start relay on the compressor.
• Position the rear compartment cover on the back of the refrigerator and reinstall the mounting screws.
• Plug in the refrigerator and push the refrigerator back into place.

How to replace a door gasket on your Whirlpool top-mount refrigerator

• Safely store any food that could deteriorate while the refrigerator is shut off for this repair. Then unplug the refrigerator or shut off the circuit breaker for the refrigerator.
• Carefully pull the panels apart slightly and remove the existing gasket. Pull out the door gasket.
• To smooth creases and folds in the gasket, soak it in warm water and let it dry. Or carefully warm it with a hair dryer or heat gun on a low setting. Be careful not to melt the gasket.
• Starting at the top of the door, work the lip of the new door gasket into the gap between the inner and outer door panels. Work your way down both sides of the door and across the bottom. Check for loose spots. Work the new gasket into the gap between the panels.
• Plug in the refrigerator or turn on the house circuit breaker to restore power.