Customer Questions and Answers for Track (Center Rail) by Whirlpool

This center rail track supports and guides a sliding assembly inside your appliance, keeping the rack or drawer aligned and moving smoothly. Replace a cracked or bent center track to restore easy, stable operation and reduce binding. What it does:

• Provides the middle guide surface for a slide system
• Maintains level alignment with the mating rails
• Allows smooth in-and-out travel of the rack/drawer
• Typical symptoms: sticking or rough movement, derailment, tilting, or visible cracks/warping

• 1 center rail track

• Unplug or disconnect power before servicing; shut off gas if applicable
• Remove the rack/drawer and note the rail's orientation for reassembly
• Reuse existing fasteners and transfer any clips/brackets from the old track
• Test for smooth travel before returning to service