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Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Condenser Fan Blade Replacement WPW10139483

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the condenser fan blade on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is noisy.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore

Step By Step Instructions

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Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator - WSR57R18DM01
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Refrigerator Condenser Fan Blade Replacement
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Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or wrench, quarter-inch socket or a nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
You will need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
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To do this, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the base grille.
8
Pull the base grille forward to remove.
9
Use a quarter-inch socket or wrench to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them.
10
You can now roll the refrigerator away from the wall.
11
Use the quarter-inch socket or a nut driver to unthread the screws to release the rear access panel.
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If still intact, slide the old condenser fan blade off of the motor shaft.
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Install the new condenser fan blade by sliding it onto the motor shaft until it is fully seated.
14
Reposition the access panel and rethread the screws.
15
Once the refrigerator has been moved back into place, rotate the brake feet clockwise until both are in contact with the floor.
16
Snap the base grille into place.
17
Rethread the screws to secure the base grille.
18
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the condenser fan blade on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is noisy.

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 Refrigerator - WSR57R18DM01
2
Refrigerator Condenser Fan Blade Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or wrench, quarter-inch socket or a nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
You will need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
7
To do this, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the base grille.
8
Pull the base grille forward to remove.
9
Use a quarter-inch socket or wrench to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them.
10
You can now roll the refrigerator away from the wall.
11
Use the quarter-inch socket or a nut driver to unthread the screws to release the rear access panel.
12
If still intact, slide the old condenser fan blade off of the motor shaft.
13
Install the new condenser fan blade by sliding it onto the motor shaft until it is fully seated.
14
Reposition the access panel and rethread the screws.
15
Once the refrigerator has been moved back into place, rotate the brake feet clockwise until both are in contact with the floor.
16
Snap the base grille into place.
17
Rethread the screws to secure the base grille.
18
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.

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