W10326469 Refrigerator Center Drawer Slide Rail

Key Features

• Dual-Sided Support: Designed to provide a stable, central sliding surface that supports both the left and right deli or crisper drawers, ensuring they stay level and move smoothly.
• High-Impact Plastic Construction: Manufactured from reinforced, food-grade polymer that maintains its structural integrity in cold, humid refrigerator environments without becoming brittle.
• Low-Friction Glide Track: Features a specialized smooth-surface finish to minimize resistance, allowing drawers to slide open effortlessly even when fully loaded with produce.
• Snap-Lock Installation: Engineered with integrated locking tabs that snap directly into the refrigerator liner or shelf frame for a secure, tool-free setup.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

• W10326469
• WPW10326469
• AP6019603
• PS11752912
• 12796401
• 1796813
• 67004514
• EAP11752912

Compatibility & Fitment

This center rail is a standard component for many French door and side-by-side refrigerators manufactured by Whirlpool. Key compatible brands include:

• Whirlpool: Fits various WRF, WRX, and WRS series models (e.g., WRF736SDAM, WRX735SDBM).
• Maytag: Compatible with MFI and MFF series refrigerators (e.g., MFI2570WEM, MFX2570AEM).
• Kenmore / Sears: Fits 596-series and 106-series models manufactured by Whirlpool.
• KitchenAid, Amana, & Jenn-Air: Compatible with select units utilizing the 10326469 center support configuration.

When to Replace

• Drawer Sagging: The drawers are drooping in the center or falling off their outer tracks because the center support is no longer providing lift.
• Broken Locking Tabs: The plastic clips that secure the rail to the refrigerator body have snapped off, causing the rail to slide out with the drawer.
• Difficulty Sliding: The rail is warped, cracked, or has deep grooves worn into the plastic, causing the drawers to stick or "jump."
• Visible Stress Fractures: Cracks in the main body of the rail, often caused by overloading the deli drawer with heavy items.

Installation Tips

• Clear the Space: Remove all drawers and the glass shelf assembly above the rail to gain clear access to the mounting frame.
• Clean the Liner: Wipe down the mounting area to remove old food spills or debris, which can prevent the new rail from seating and locking correctly.
• Alignment: Align the front hook of the rail first, then push the rear of the rail upward or backward until you hear the locking tabs click into place.
• Lubrication: A small amount of food-safe silicone lubricant applied to the new track can further improve the sliding action of the drawers.
• Verification: Once installed, test the drawers by sliding them in and out several times to ensure the center rail is perfectly aligned with the outer side rails.