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How to Remove the Front Panel in Your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the front panel in your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator.

The front panel covers the front bottom edge of the refrigerator. You need to remove this panel in order to access some components, such as the drain pan and condenser coils.

What you need

  1. How to Remove the Front Panel in Your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator, Safety precautions: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off your main water supply

    • Unplug your device

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  2. How to Remove the Front Panel in Your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator, Open the doors: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Remove the Front Panel in Your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator, Open the doors: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Remove the Front Panel in Your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator, Open the doors: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Depending on your repair, open one or both doors.

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  4. How to Remove the Front Panel in Your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator, Unfasten the front panel: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Remove the Front Panel in Your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator, Unfasten the front panel: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Remove the Front Panel in Your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator, Unfasten the front panel: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 15.2 mm-long screws securing the front panel.

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  5. How to Remove the Front Panel in Your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator, Remove the front panel: step 4, image 1 of 3 How to Remove the Front Panel in Your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator, Remove the front panel: step 4, image 2 of 3 How to Remove the Front Panel in Your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator, Remove the front panel: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the front panel straight off the chassis and remove it.

    • You may have to slightly open the water filter door to remove the front panel completely.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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