If you have a Whirlpool Wrf560 refrigerator with a bottom-mount freezer, you might need to remove the freezer drawer for cleaning, maintenance, or repair purposes. The freezer drawer slides out on rails and has a handle on it. Removing the freezer drawer from a Whirlpool Wrf560 refrigerator is not very hard and can be done in a few minutes. In this post, we will show you how to remove the freezer drawer from a Whirlpool Wrf560 refrigerator with a few simple steps.
To remove the freezer drawer from a Whirlpool Wrf560 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 lift it off the rails.
Why You Might Need To Remove The Freezer Drawer From Your Refrigerator
Sometimes, you might need to remove the freezer drawer from your Whirlpool Wrf560 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
Removing the freezer drawer from your Whirlpool Wrf560 refrigerator can help you perform these tasks more easily and safely.
How To Remove The Freezer Drawer From Your Whirlpool Wrf560 Refrigerator
Removing the freezer drawer from your Whirlpool Wrf560 refrigerator is easy and quick. You just need to follow these steps:
- Open the freezer door and locate the two screws that attach the drawer glides to the drawer front. They are located on both sides of the drawer, near the top. See the image below for reference.
- Loosen the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Do not remove them completely, just enough to allow some movement of the drawer glides.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lift off the drawer from the rails by inserting a small blade screwdriver into the square slot in the rail and forcing the rail inward. See the image below for reference.
FAQs
- How do I put back the freezer drawer into my Whirlpool Wrf560 refrigerator?
To put back the freezer drawer into your Whirlpool Wrf560 refrigerator, you need to reverse the steps above. You need to:
- Align the drawer with the rails and push it back until it snaps.
- Attach the drawer front to the drawer glides and push it back until it locks.
- Tighten the two screws on both sides of the drawer.
- How do I adjust the freezer drawer on my Whirlpool Wrf560 refrigerator?
To adjust the freezer drawer on your Whirlpool Wrf560 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 Wrf560 refrigerator’s freezer drawer?
To clean your Whirlpool Wrf560 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
Removing the freezer drawer from your Whirlpool Wrf560 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 lift it off the rails. This should make your cleaning, maintenance, or repair tasks easier and safer.
