Description
Description
Restore the secure storage on your refrigerator door with the genuine OEM Front Door Shelf Retainer Bar (#WR17X3880). This part consists of the plastic bar that holds items in the door shelf and prevents them from falling out when the door opens. Compatible with many GE refrigerators and related brands.
Please check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering to confirm this part number matches your specific model and door shelf configuration. geapplianceparts.com+2geappliances.com+2
Features & Benefits
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✅ OEM quality – Manufactured by GE Appliances to meet factory specifications for fit and durability. geapplianceparts.com+1
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🧊 Secure storage support – Keeps condiments, jars and bottles from shifting or falling when the door opens, helping maintain internal organization.
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🔧 Straightforward replacement – A simple snap-in retainer bar that requires minimal tools or effort.
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💡 Cost-effective fix – Replace the bar rather than the full door shelf assembly, saving repair cost and downtime.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement
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The door shelf bar is loose, cracked or missing, causing items to slide or fall when the door opens.
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You feel that stored bottles or jars are not staying upright on the door shelf.
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The plastic retainer is warped or discolored, reducing its ability to hold items securely.
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Visual inspection shows broken mounting tabs or gaps behind the bar.
Compatible Models (Partial List)
(Always verify your exact appliance model number and the existing part number before ordering.)
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Many GE/Hotpoint/Kenmore refrigerators listing the retainer bar part # WR17X3880. appliancerepair.homedepot.com+1
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(Since model lists are extensive, it’s best to ask your technician or review the parts diagram to confirm fit.)
Cross Reference / Alternate Part Numbers
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Replaces or is also listed as WR71X10006 and WR17X4026 in some listings. appliancerepair.homedepot.com
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(Please check your parts diagram or manual.)
Compatibility Notes
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Ensure that the existing door shelf retainer bar in your unit is part number WR17X3880 (or one of its known alternates) and matches the door shelf width & mounting style.
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Some models may have different lengths or mounting tabs—confirm the width (approx. 12½” width as noted by GE for this bar) before ordering. geappliances.com
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Remove all items from the door shelf and clean the mounting area before installation to ensure proper snap-in fit.
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As always, check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering to ensure the part is correct for your refrigerator and to avoid incorrect returns.