How To Get The Freezer Drawer Out Of A Whirlpool Refrigerator

If you have a Whirlpool refrigerator with a bottom-mount freezer, you might need to get the freezer drawer out for cleaning, maintenance, or repair purposes. The freezer drawer is the large compartment that slides out on rails and has a handle on it. Getting the freezer drawer out of a Whirlpool refrigerator is not very hard and can be done in a few minutes. In this post, we will show you how to get the freezer drawer out of a Whirlpool refrigerator with a few simple steps.

To get the freezer drawer out of a Whirlpool refrigerator, you need to open the freezer door, loosen the screws on the drawer glides, lift up the drawer front, slide out the drawer, and remove the rails.

Why You Might Need To Get The Freezer Drawer Out Of Your Refrigerator

Sometimes, you might need to get the freezer drawer out of your Whirlpool refrigerator for various reasons, such as:

• Cleaning the freezer drawer or the interior of the freezer
• Replacing or repairing the freezer drawer front or handle
• Replacing or repairing the freezer drawer glides or rails
• Accessing the evaporator fan or other components behind the freezer drawer

Getting the freezer drawer out of your Whirlpool refrigerator can help you perform these tasks more easily and safely.

How To Get The Freezer Drawer Out Of Your Whirlpool Refrigerator

Getting the freezer drawer out of your Whirlpool refrigerator is easy and quick. You just need to follow these steps:

1. Open the freezer door and locate the four screws that attach the drawer glides to the drawer front. They are located on both sides of the drawer, near the bottom. See the image below for reference.
2. Loosen the four screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not remove them completely, just enough to allow some movement of the drawer glides.
3. Lift up the drawer front slightly and pull it forward until it detaches from the drawer glides. You might need someone to help you support it from both sides, as it can be heavy when full. Set it aside in a safe place.
4. Slide out the drawer from the rails until it comes out completely. Be careful not to drop it or damage it. Set it aside in a safe place.
5. Remove the rails from the freezer by unscrewing them from the side walls with a Phillips screwdriver. There are two screws for each rail. Set them aside in a safe place.

FAQs

• How do I put back the freezer drawer into my Whirlpool refrigerator?

To put back the freezer drawer into your Whirlpool refrigerator, you need to reverse the steps above. You need to:

• Attach the rails to the side walls of the freezer with two screws each.
• Slide in the drawer into the rails until it locks into place.
• Align the drawer front with the drawer glides and push it back until it snaps.
• Tighten the four screws on both sides of the drawer.
• How do I adjust the freezer drawer on my Whirlpool refrigerator?

To adjust the freezer drawer on your Whirlpool refrigerator, you need to loosen or tighten the screws on both sides of the drawer until it is aligned with the door.

• How do I clean my Whirlpool refrigerator’s freezer drawer?

To clean your Whirlpool refrigerator’s freezer drawer, you need to:

• Remove any food items from the drawer and store them in a cooler or another freezer.
• Remove the freezer drawer from the refrigerator following the steps above.
• Wash the drawer with warm water and mild soap or baking soda.
• Rinse and dry the drawer thoroughly.
• Put back the freezer drawer into the refrigerator following the steps above.
• Reload the food items into the drawer.

Conclusion

Getting the freezer drawer out of your Whirlpool refrigerator is not as hard as it seems. You just need to open the freezer door, loosen the screws on the drawer glides, lift up the drawer front, slide out the drawer, and remove the rails. This should make your cleaning, maintenance, or repair tasks easier and safer.