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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Freezer Evaporator Thermistor Replacement WPW10383615 
Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer Evaporator Thermistor Replacement WPW10383615
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$48.45Estimated Savings
$112.5003:03
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the evaporator thermistor on a Whirlpool Sidekick freezer (Model WSZ57L18DM00). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the freezer evaporator is frosting over.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer - WSZ57L18DM00
2
Freezer Evaporator Thermistor Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Remove all of the applicable shelving to reach the evaporator fan cover.
7
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws securing the cover.
8
Set the cover aside then remove any baskets covering the evaporator cover.
9
Unthread the screws securing the cover.
10
Detach the grounding wire and you can fully remove the cover.
11
Detach the old thermistor from the evaporator tubing and disconnect the wire connecter.
12
Install the new evaporator thermistor by connecting the wire connecter, then snap the component onto the evaporator tubing.
13
Reinstall the evaporator cover by first attaching the grounding wire and then position the cover and rethread the screws.
14
Replace the baskets as necessary.
15
Realign the evaporator motor cover?and rethread the screws.
16
Replace the shelving.
17
Plug the power cord back in and your freezer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the evaporator thermistor on a Whirlpool Sidekick freezer (Model WSZ57L18DM00). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the freezer evaporator is frosting over.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer - WSZ57L18DM00
2
Freezer Evaporator Thermistor Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Remove all of the applicable shelving to reach the evaporator fan cover.
7
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws securing the cover.
8
Set the cover aside then remove any baskets covering the evaporator cover.
9
Unthread the screws securing the cover.
10
Detach the grounding wire and you can fully remove the cover.
11
Detach the old thermistor from the evaporator tubing and disconnect the wire connecter.
12
Install the new evaporator thermistor by connecting the wire connecter, then snap the component onto the evaporator tubing.
13
Reinstall the evaporator cover by first attaching the grounding wire and then position the cover and rethread the screws.
14
Replace the baskets as necessary.
15
Realign the evaporator motor cover?and rethread the screws.
16
Replace the shelving.
17
Plug the power cord back in and your freezer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Thermistor
$48.45
Total$0.00
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