Description
Description
Restore the door storage functionality of your GE refrigerator with the genuine OEM door shelf bar Part WR71X10077. This shelf rail mounts on the fresh-food door and provides a stable, secure storage ledge for bottles, jars and other door-mounted items. Since door shelf rails differ in width, tab-spacing and mounting depending on model and production year, please check with your maintenance technician to confirm that WR71X10077 is the correct part for your appliance’s full model number before ordering. geapplianceparts.com+1
Features & Benefits
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OEM-specified shelf rail built for direct fit in compatible GE models — ensures correct dimensions, mounting tab alignment and load capacity. appliancerepair.homedepot.com+1
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Helps restore proper door-storage organization by enabling bottles and jars to be securely held in place on the door.
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Prevents items from shifting or falling out when the door opens or closes — restores the manufacturer’s intended functionality and safety.
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Durable molded plastic or metal rail (depending on variant) designed to handle typical door-mounted container weights.
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Cost-effective repair: replacing this shelf bar is much less expensive than replacing the full door liner or multiple shelf rails.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement
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The door shelf rail is cracked, broken or missing entirely — causing bottles or jars to slip or fall when the door is opened.
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The shelf bar feels loose, the mounting tabs are broken or the shelf appears sagged or tilted.
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You notice stored items shifting, sliding off the enclosure or the shelf missing the proper lip/guard to keep items in place.
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The shelf bar is visibly damaged (scratched, warped, discoloured) and no longer secures the items as it originally did.
If you observe any of the above, your maintenance technician should verify the shelf bar is indeed the faulty component and that the door liner/mounting structure is intact before ordering.
Compatibility Notes & Partial Model Info
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According to the official GE parts listing, WR71X10077 is described as “Refrigerator front door shelf.” geapplianceparts.com
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Various parts-retailers list this part as replacing older numbers such as WR71X2574, WR71X2498, WR17X3940 and others. appliancerepair.homedepot.com
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Because door design and shelf rail‐mounting can vary across model year and region, it’s crucial to match the full appliance model number on the service tag (found inside the refrigerator door or liner) and check mounting tab spacing and width of the old shelf bar before purchase.
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While a full list of compatible models isn’t provided in the sources, the listing mentions “750 machines” in one parts database. ereplacementparts.com
Cross Reference
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Replaces older part numbers: WR71X2574, WR71X2498, WR17X3940 among others. appliancerepair.homedepot.com
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Some retailers list alternate equivalent SKUs for this shelf bar — always verify part number on your appliance diagram or manual.
Installation Notes
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Remove all items from the door shelf area before removing the old shelf bar.
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Carefully unclip or unscrew the mounting tabs of the old bar, paying attention to how it seats into the door liner.
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Align the new shelf rail WR71X10077 so the mounting tabs line up and seat firmly into the door liner slots.
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Press in or screw down the mounting tabs until the shelf is flush with the door liner and stable.
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Test the shelf by placing typical bottles/jars onto it and gently opening/closing the door to verify no shifting or sagging occurs.