DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the freezer light switch on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the switch is when the light does not come on when the freezer door is open and the light bulb is not burned out.
All of the information in this light switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Jenn Air, Amana, Dacor
Tools used: putty knife, flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Before you replace the freezer light switch in your refrigerator unplug the power cord.
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Now open the freezer drawer and use a putty knife and a flat-head screwdriver to pry the old light switch out of the housing.
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Disconnect the wires to release the old switch.
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Install the new light switch by connecting the wires to the terminals.
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Then align the switch on the housing and snap it into place.
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With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and confirm that the switch works properly.