Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Replace Dispenser Façade #W10153724

Whirlpool Refrigerator Replace Dispenser Façade #W10153724

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the dispenser façade on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the façade is if the switch board behind it is defective, causing the control pad to not work.

All of the information in this dispenser façade replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool

Tools used: putty knife

Step By Step Instructions

1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the dispenser façade on the freezer door first pull out the drip tray.
3
Now insert a putty knife behind the bottom of the façade and push the façade down while using the putty knife to pull the façade outward.
4
Note the orientation of the dispenser panel switch wires then disconnect them from the switch to fully release the old façade.
5
Install the new dispenser façade by connecting the wires to the appropriate terminals on the dispenser switch.
6
Align the top of the façade on the top edge of the dispenser housing then snap it into position.
7
Replace the drip tray.
8
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new dispenser controls work properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the dispenser façade on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the façade is if the switch board behind it is defective, causing the control pad to not work.

All of the information in this dispenser façade replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool

Tools used: putty knife
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the dispenser façade on the freezer door first pull out the drip tray.
3
Now insert a putty knife behind the bottom of the façade and push the façade down while using the putty knife to pull the façade outward.
4
Note the orientation of the dispenser panel switch wires then disconnect them from the switch to fully release the old façade.
5
Install the new dispenser façade by connecting the wires to the appropriate terminals on the dispenser switch.
6
Align the top of the façade on the top edge of the dispenser housing then snap it into position.
7
Replace the drip tray.
8
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the new dispenser controls work properly.

Applicable Product Model

Refrigerator
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Cooling System
Icemaking System
Dispensing System
Product Diagram & Manuals

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