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Whirlpool refrigerator model troubleshooting

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Whirlpool · door won't close

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator door will not close or seal

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator door will not close or seal: level, bin/shelf interference, hinge alignment and gasket condition determine the correction. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · not freezing

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator freezer is cold but not freezing food

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator freezer is cold but not freezing food: door leakage, airflow, frost blockage and heavy loading should be checked before sealed-system service. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · freezing food

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator freezes food in the refrigerator section

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator freezes food in the refrigerator section: blocked vents, food placement, control settings and damper/sensor faults should be separated. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · frost

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator has frost or ice buildup

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator has frost or ice buildup: door leakage and blocked airflow should be resolved before assuming a defrost component failed. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · no power

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator has no power

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator has no power: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and control/display modes before internal service. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · no ice

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator ice maker is not making ice

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator ice maker is not making ice: freezer temperature, arm/bin state, water supply, filter and fill behavior should be proved first. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · leaking

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator is leaking water

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator is leaking water: the first wet location separates supply/filter/valve, defrost drain, ice maker and condensation causes. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · not cooling

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator is not cooling enough

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator is not cooling enough: protect food first, then separate settings/doors/airflow from compressor or sealed-system failure. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · light not working

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator lights or display do not work

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator lights or display do not work: door switches, Sabbath/display modes and one failed light module should be separated from total power loss. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · buzzing

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator makes buzzing, clicking, rattling or knocking noises

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator makes buzzing, clicking, rattling or knocking noises: many water, fan, compressor and expansion sounds are normal; location, duration and temperature effect identify abnormal noise. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · small ice

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator makes small, hollow or misshapen ice

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator makes small, hollow or misshapen ice: low water flow, restricted filter and incorrect freezer temperature commonly change cube shape. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · runs constantly

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator runs constantly or cycles too often

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator runs constantly or cycles too often: warm loading, door opening, room heat and recovery are normal; poor seals, airflow and cooling faults are not. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · odor

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator smells bad inside

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator smells bad inside: spoilage, spills, drain-pan residue, stagnant filter water and airflow should be separated from electrical odor. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · water dispenser

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator water dispenser is slow or not working

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator water dispenser is slow or not working: separate household supply, filter, air after replacement, frozen line and switch/valve faults. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · filter reset

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator water-filter light will not reset or filter message remains

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator water-filter light will not reset or filter message remains: the filter must be correct, fully seated and then reset with the model's exact control sequence. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · Wi-Fi

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app

Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ refrigerator will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app: confirm the exact refrigerator supports the current app and that pairing mode, account and network meet requirements. Scoped to WRF535SWHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · door won't close

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator door will not close or seal

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator door will not close or seal: level, bin/shelf interference, hinge alignment and gasket condition determine the correction. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · not freezing

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator freezer is cold but not freezing food

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator freezer is cold but not freezing food: door leakage, airflow, frost blockage and heavy loading should be checked before sealed-system service. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · freezing food

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator freezes food in the refrigerator section

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator freezes food in the refrigerator section: blocked vents, food placement, control settings and damper/sensor faults should be separated. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · frost

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator has frost or ice buildup

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator has frost or ice buildup: door leakage and blocked airflow should be resolved before assuming a defrost component failed. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · no power

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator has no power

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator has no power: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and control/display modes before internal service. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · no ice

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator ice maker is not making ice

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator ice maker is not making ice: freezer temperature, arm/bin state, water supply, filter and fill behavior should be proved first. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · leaking

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator is leaking water

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator is leaking water: the first wet location separates supply/filter/valve, defrost drain, ice maker and condensation causes. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · not cooling

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator is not cooling enough

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator is not cooling enough: protect food first, then separate settings/doors/airflow from compressor or sealed-system failure. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · light not working

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator lights or display do not work

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator lights or display do not work: door switches, Sabbath/display modes and one failed light module should be separated from total power loss. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · buzzing

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator makes buzzing, clicking, rattling or knocking noises

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator makes buzzing, clicking, rattling or knocking noises: many water, fan, compressor and expansion sounds are normal; location, duration and temperature effect identify abnormal noise. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · small ice

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator makes small, hollow or misshapen ice

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator makes small, hollow or misshapen ice: low water flow, restricted filter and incorrect freezer temperature commonly change cube shape. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · runs constantly

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator runs constantly or cycles too often

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator runs constantly or cycles too often: warm loading, door opening, room heat and recovery are normal; poor seals, airflow and cooling faults are not. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · odor

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator smells bad inside

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator smells bad inside: spoilage, spills, drain-pan residue, stagnant filter water and airflow should be separated from electrical odor. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · water dispenser

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator water dispenser is slow or not working

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator water dispenser is slow or not working: separate household supply, filter, air after replacement, frozen line and switch/valve faults. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · filter reset

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator water-filter light will not reset or filter message remains

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator water-filter light will not reset or filter message remains: the filter must be correct, fully seated and then reset with the model's exact control sequence. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · Wi-Fi

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app

Whirlpool WRF555SDHV refrigerator will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app: confirm the exact refrigerator supports the current app and that pairing mode, account and network meet requirements. Scoped to WRF555SDHV, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · door won't close

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator door will not close or seal

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator door will not close or seal: level, bin/shelf interference, hinge alignment and gasket condition determine the correction. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · not freezing

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator freezer is cold but not freezing food

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator freezer is cold but not freezing food: door leakage, airflow, frost blockage and heavy loading should be checked before sealed-system service. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · freezing food

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator freezes food in the refrigerator section

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator freezes food in the refrigerator section: blocked vents, food placement, control settings and damper/sensor faults should be separated. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · frost

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator has frost or ice buildup

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator has frost or ice buildup: door leakage and blocked airflow should be resolved before assuming a defrost component failed. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · no power

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator has no power

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator has no power: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and control/display modes before internal service. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · no ice

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator ice maker is not making ice

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator ice maker is not making ice: freezer temperature, arm/bin state, water supply, filter and fill behavior should be proved first. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · leaking

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator is leaking water

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator is leaking water: the first wet location separates supply/filter/valve, defrost drain, ice maker and condensation causes. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · not cooling

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator is not cooling enough

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator is not cooling enough: protect food first, then separate settings/doors/airflow from compressor or sealed-system failure. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · light not working

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator lights or display do not work

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator lights or display do not work: door switches, Sabbath/display modes and one failed light module should be separated from total power loss. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · buzzing

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator makes buzzing, clicking, rattling or knocking noises

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator makes buzzing, clicking, rattling or knocking noises: many water, fan, compressor and expansion sounds are normal; location, duration and temperature effect identify abnormal noise. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · small ice

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator makes small, hollow or misshapen ice

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator makes small, hollow or misshapen ice: low water flow, restricted filter and incorrect freezer temperature commonly change cube shape. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · runs constantly

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator runs constantly or cycles too often

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator runs constantly or cycles too often: warm loading, door opening, room heat and recovery are normal; poor seals, airflow and cooling faults are not. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · odor

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator smells bad inside

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator smells bad inside: spoilage, spills, drain-pan residue, stagnant filter water and airflow should be separated from electrical odor. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · water dispenser

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator water dispenser is slow or not working

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator water dispenser is slow or not working: separate household supply, filter, air after replacement, frozen line and switch/valve faults. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · filter reset

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator water-filter light will not reset or filter message remains

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator water-filter light will not reset or filter message remains: the filter must be correct, fully seated and then reset with the model's exact control sequence. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · Wi-Fi

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app

Whirlpool WRF757SDHZ refrigerator will not connect to Wi-Fi or the manufacturer's app: confirm the exact refrigerator supports the current app and that pairing mode, account and network meet requirements. Scoped to WRF757SDHZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · door won't close

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator door will not close or seal

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator door will not close or seal: level, bin/shelf interference, hinge alignment and gasket condition determine the correction. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · not freezing

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator freezer is cold but not freezing food

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator freezer is cold but not freezing food: door leakage, airflow, frost blockage and heavy loading should be checked before sealed-system service. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · freezing food

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator freezes food in the refrigerator section

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator freezes food in the refrigerator section: blocked vents, food placement, control settings and damper/sensor faults should be separated. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · frost

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator has frost or ice buildup

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator has frost or ice buildup: door leakage and blocked airflow should be resolved before assuming a defrost component failed. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · no power

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator has no power

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator has no power: prove the outlet, breaker/GFCI and control/display modes before internal service. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · no ice

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator ice maker is not making ice

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator ice maker is not making ice: freezer temperature, arm/bin state, water supply, filter and fill behavior should be proved first. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · leaking

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator is leaking water

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator is leaking water: the first wet location separates supply/filter/valve, defrost drain, ice maker and condensation causes. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · not cooling

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator is not cooling enough

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator is not cooling enough: protect food first, then separate settings/doors/airflow from compressor or sealed-system failure. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

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Whirlpool · light not working

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator lights or display do not work

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator lights or display do not work: door switches, Sabbath/display modes and one failed light module should be separated from total power loss. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · buzzing

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator makes buzzing, clicking, rattling or knocking noises

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator makes buzzing, clicking, rattling or knocking noises: many water, fan, compressor and expansion sounds are normal; location, duration and temperature effect identify abnormal noise. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · small ice

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator makes small, hollow or misshapen ice

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator makes small, hollow or misshapen ice: low water flow, restricted filter and incorrect freezer temperature commonly change cube shape. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record
Whirlpool · runs constantly

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator runs constantly or cycles too often

Whirlpool WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigerator runs constantly or cycles too often: warm loading, door opening, room heat and recovery are normal; poor seals, airflow and cooling faults are not. Scoped to WRQA59CNKZ, with the model boundary and safe stop points made explicit.

Open record

Product lines

How the 7 Whirlpool families here actually differ

These are not marketing tiers. Each group below behaves differently under diagnosis, which is why a procedure written for one does not transfer to another, and it is the first thing to settle before following any fix.

Whirlpool French-door refrigerator; dual ice, measured fill and filter systems vary by model.

Whirlpool four-door refrigerator; a French-door fresh-food section above a split, independently controlled lower section.

Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator; full-height fresh-food and freezer compartments side by side.

Whirlpool WRT318FZDW top-freezer refrigerator. Whirlpool’s own specification for this model states no built-in ice maker and no water dispenser (the EZ Connect icemaker kit is sold separately), so dispenser, plumbed ice and water-filter symptoms do not apply to it as sold.

Find your model

Model numbers covered, and where each one's answers are

Match the identifier on your appliance or device label to a row below. Whirlpool answers here are scoped to these patterns, and a model outside them is deliberately not claimed rather than covered by a page that guesses.

FamilyModel numbersPublished specs
WRF757SDHZ refrigeratorWRF757SDHZ3 researched
WRF555SDHV refrigeratorWRF555SDHV3 researched
WRF535SWHZ refrigeratorWRF535SWHZ3 researched
WRQA59CNKZ four-door refrigeratorWRQA59CNKZ3 researched
WRS588FIHZ side-by-side refrigeratorWRS588FIHZ3 researched
WRS325SDHZ side-by-side refrigeratorWRS325SDHZ3 researched
WRT318FZDW top-freezer refrigeratorWRT318FZDW3 researched

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