
This older Whirlpool-built side-by-side generation carries more dispenser and icemaker hardware than the simpler top-freezer or bottom-freezer models from the same 106-prefix family, which is convenient day to day but adds more individual parts — water valve, dispenser motor, auger — that can each independently need service as the unit ages.
Key Features
- Side-by-side freezer and refrigerator compartments
- Through-the-door ice and water dispenser on most units
- Electronic or mechanical temperature controls depending on production year
- Adjustable door bins
Most Common Issues on This Model
Ice maker producing little or no ice
Dispenser not releasing water or ice on demand
Uneven cooling between the fridge and freezer sides

