Step 1
Unplug the Whirlpool Gold refrigerator's electrical cord from the wall outlet as a precaution.
Step 2
Grasp the front of the kick plate located at the bottom of the unit.
Step 3
Press the kick plate down slightly and pull it toward you; it should detach from the frame.
Step 4
Locate the old drip pan which will be rectangular in shape and resemble a small dishpan. The drip pan slides in and out on rails underneath the refrigerator. Pull the drip pan straight out toward you. Be careful when you remove the drip pan because there may be some water in it. Slide the new drip pan in the same location as the old one occupied and replace the kick plate. Plug the refrigerator's electrical cord back into the outlet.