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Color: White. Size: 2 oz. can. Porcelain touch-up paint.

This shelf stud secures a refrigerator shelf or shelf trim to the cabinet, restoring stable shelf positioning and preventing slipping or tilting. A simple hardware replacement that helps keep shelves level and items secure. What it does:

• Provides the mounting point that holds a shelf or shelf trim in place.
• Common replacement when the stud is cracked, broken, stripped, or missing.
• Stops shelves from tilting, sliding, or dropping when loaded.
• Works with the shelf edge/support to maintain proper alignment.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any work, and remove all items from the shelf area.
• Remove the shelf or trim and handle any glass carefully; wear gloves and eye protection.
• The stud typically snaps or presses into the shelf support—refer to the model's diagram for exact orientation and fasteners.
• Support the glass while installing to avoid chipping or dropping.

The Nut is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This small yet essential component is used to secure various parts of the refrigerator, such as shelves, panels, or brackets, ensuring stability and proper alignment. Its durable design ensures reliable performance in the demanding environment of a refrigerator.

Causes of a bad or missing Nut can include wear over time, accidental stripping of threads, or loss during maintenance or repairs. A damaged or missing nut can lead to loose components and reduced functionality.

Symptoms of a bad or missing Nut include:

• Loose or wobbly shelves, brackets, or panels
• Difficulty keeping refrigerator components securely in place
• Rattling or unusual noises during operation

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

This replacement screw secures panels, brackets, and other components in your appliance so they stay tight and properly aligned. Use it to replace missing, stripped, or rusted hardware and eliminate looseness, rattles, or gaps.

• Fastens parts to the cabinet/frame to maintain structural integrity
• Helps keep panels and assemblies aligned to reduce vibration and noise
• Replaces missing, damaged, or corroded screws during service
• Common fix for loose panels or components that no longer hold securely

• Disconnect power and shut off water or gas before servicing
• Match length and thread to the original screw for proper fit
• Hand-start threads to avoid cross-threading; tighten only until snug—do not overtighten
• Tighten them evenly to ensure proper alignment

Screw: 8-16 x 3/8 inch.

Color: Black. Size: 12 oz. Acrylic appliance aerosol can spray paint.

Restore clear visibility inside your appliance with this replacement light bulb. Replace a burned-out or flickering lamp so you can easily see contents and monitor operation when the door or light switch is activated. What it does:

• Provides illumination inside the appliance or work area
• Activates with the door switch or control panel/light switch
• Typical failure signs: no light, intermittent flicker, dim/blackened bulb, broken filament
• Helps with loading, unloading, and checking food or cycle status

• 1 replacement light bulb

• Disconnect power (unplug or switch off circuit breaker) before servicing
• Allow the bulb and surrounding area to cool completely
• Install only the bulb type and wattage specified by your model; do not exceed the rating
• Do not overtighten; reinstall any lens or cover securely

Hinge center shim (spacer) that restores proper hinge spacing and helps keep appliance doors aligned. Use when a worn or missing center spacer causes door rubbing, misalignment, or uneven gaps. What it does:

• Maintains correct hinge spacing to keep the door aligned and gaps even.
• Replaces a worn or missing center spacer that can cause door rubbing or sagging.
• Supports smooth hinge movement so the door opens and closes consistently.
• Low-profile spacer—refer to the appliance diagram for exact placement.

• Disconnect power to the appliance and follow all safety precautions before beginning work.
• Remove the door per the manufacturer's instructions and note hinge orientation and any existing shims.
• Install the shim in the center hinge position, verify alignment, and test the door operation.

This 10-16 screw secures panels, brackets, and internal components in your appliance. Replacing a missing or stripped fastener restores a snug fit, reduces vibration and rattling, and keeps parts properly anchored for reliable operation.

• Provides 10-16-thread fastening for sheet metal, plastic, and bracket assemblies
• Direct replacement for a missing, worn, or stripped factory screw
• Helps address loose or rattling panels or covers that won't stay secured
• Supports proper alignment and retention of internal components

• Disconnect power; shut off water and/or gas before servicing
• Match the new screw to the original location and length; replace like-for-like
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; use the correct driver for the head style
• Tighten snugly; do not overtighten into plastic or thin sheet metal

This plain flat washer helps secure fasteners and evenly distribute load under nuts or bolts to prevent damage and loosening. A simple replacement when a washer is missing, rusted, or worn. What it does:

• Provides a smooth bearing surface between fastener and component to reduce wear
• Helps distribute clamping force to prevent stress on parts
• Reduces loosening from vibration when used with the correct fastener
• Common service part for assemblies where a thin metal spacer is needed

• Disconnect power and water to the appliance before beginning any repair
• Inspect the mating fastener and seating surface; replace any damaged hardware
• Slide the washer onto the bolt or stud with the flat faces against the mating surfaces; tighten fastener to secure but avoid overtightening

This mounting cup installs in the freezer liner to create a secure attachment point for the ice maker or its bracket. It helps keep the assembly stable and properly aligned so the ice maker mounts firmly and operates reliably. What it does:

• Provides the receiving anchor for the ice maker/bracket mounting screw
• Helps hold the ice maker level and reduces movement or vibration
• A worn, stripped, or missing cup can prevent the screw from tightening
• Common signs include a loose or sagging ice maker, rattling, or difficulty keeping the ice maker aligned

• 1 mounting cup

• Disconnect power and shut off the water supply before servicing
• Remove the ice maker to access the cup location
• Seat the cup fully into the liner opening, then reinstall the bracket/ice maker and mounting screw
• Do not overtighten; verify the ice maker sits level and clears the fill tube

This refrigerator compressor start device provides the initial boost the compressor needs to start, then disengages. Replacing a failed start device helps restore reliable compressor startup and steady cooling performance.

• Supplies momentary power to the compressor's start winding to get the motor running
• Disengages after startup so the compressor can run normally
• Typical failure symptoms: refrigerator warm or not cooling, compressor won't start, rapid clicking from the compressor area, or intermittent cooling
• Located on the side of the compressor at the back of the appliance

• Unplug the refrigerator and allow the compressor area to cool before servicing
• Access the compressor at the rear; note wire positions and the device orientation
• Pull the old device straight off the compressor pins; seat the new device fully and reconnect wires securely
• If your model uses a separate run capacitor, transfer and reconnect it exactly as originally configured

This small rubber grommet cushions and supports a fan motor, helping reduce vibration and noise while the appliance is running. It fits into the motor bracket to provide a snug, insulated mounting point.

• Isolates fan motor vibration to cut rattling or buzzing
• Helps keep the motor aligned in its bracket
• Can wear, crack, or compress over time, causing vibration or noise
• Replacing a deteriorated grommet restores smooth, quieter operation

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Access the fan assembly and support the motor to relieve strain
• Note grommet orientation; transfer any sleeves or hardware as found
• Seat the new grommet fully in the bracket before remounting the motor

This replacement wine rack restores secure bottle storage inside the refrigerator, keeping bottles organized and helping prevent rolling or breakage. It replaces worn, cracked or missing wine racks so your fridge stores bottles safely. What it does:

• Holds and secures standard wine bottles on a dedicated shelf area to prevent rolling
• Replaces damaged, bent or missing racks that no longer support bottles safely
• Restores organized bottle storage and helps maximize usable shelf space
• Designed to fit into the fridge's existing support grooves or shelf frame

• Slides into existing support grooves or shelf frame; no special tools typically required
• Remove surrounding shelves or contents for safer, easier access before installing
• Handle edges carefully during installation to avoid damage or scratches