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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Damper Control Assembly #W10196393
Whirlpool Refrigerator Damper Control Assembly #W10196393
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$109.52Estimated Savings
$112.5003:02
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the damper control assembly on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the damper control is if the freezer is the correct temperature but the fridge is too cold or not cold enough.
All of the information in this damper control assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Jenn Air, Ikea, Inglis
Tools used: small flat-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
All of the information in this damper control assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Jenn Air, Ikea, Inglis
Tools used: small flat-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ice maker damper control in your refrigerator unplug the power cord.
2
Open both refrigerator doors.
3
Depress the release button and pull out the ice bin.
4
Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the side cover access hole and press down to release the locking lever then pull the side cover forward to remove.
5
Use the screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the ice maker assembly.
6
Pull the assembly forward.
7
Disconnect the wire harness and remove the entire assembly.
8
Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the blower housing.
9
Now reach in and detach the damper control.
10
Release the wire harness and disconnect the harness to fully remove the old component.
11
Install the new damper control by first connecting the wire harness.
12
Secure the harness in the retainer.
13
Align the control on the track and push it into position.
14
Reposition the blower housing and snap it into place.
15
Now slide the assembly part way into the housing.
16
Reconnect the wire harness and push the assembly all the way back - be aware the ice maker fill spout may make this difficult.
17
Realign the side cover and slide it into place.
18
Realign the ice bin on the track and snap it into position.
19
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the damper control assembly on Whirlpool refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the damper control is if the freezer is the correct temperature but the fridge is too cold or not cold enough.
All of the information in this damper control assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Jenn Air, Ikea, Inglis
Tools used: small flat-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
All of the information in this damper control assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, KitchenAid, Jenn Air, Ikea, Inglis
Tools used: small flat-head screwdriver, flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the ice maker damper control in your refrigerator unplug the power cord.
2
Open both refrigerator doors.
3
Depress the release button and pull out the ice bin.
4
Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the side cover access hole and press down to release the locking lever then pull the side cover forward to remove.
5
Use the screwdriver to depress the retaining tab to release the ice maker assembly.
6
Pull the assembly forward.
7
Disconnect the wire harness and remove the entire assembly.
8
Use a flat-head screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the blower housing.
9
Now reach in and detach the damper control.
10
Release the wire harness and disconnect the harness to fully remove the old component.
11
Install the new damper control by first connecting the wire harness.
12
Secure the harness in the retainer.
13
Align the control on the track and push it into position.
14
Reposition the blower housing and snap it into place.
15
Now slide the assembly part way into the housing.
16
Reconnect the wire harness and push the assembly all the way back - be aware the ice maker fill spout may make this difficult.
17
Realign the side cover and slide it into place.
18
Realign the ice bin on the track and snap it into position.
19
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Damper Control Assembly
$109.52
Total$0.00
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