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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Evaporator Thermistor Replacement WPW10383615 
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Evaporator Thermistor Replacement WPW10383615
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$48.45Estimated Savings
$112.5003:33
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the evaporator thermistor on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the 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 Refrigerator - WSR57R18DM01
2
Refrigerator 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 more easily reach the evaporator fan cover.
7
Remove all four bins.
8
Fragile
9
Uninstall the upper and lower crisper shelving and supports ? being careful not to damage the glass.
10
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws to release the evaporator fan cover.
11
Unthread the four screws securing the evaporator cover.
12
Detach the grounding wire and you can fully remove the cover.
13
Sharp
14
Detach the old thermistor from the evaporator tubing and disconnect the wire connecter.
15
Install the new evaporator thermistor by connecting the wire connecter, then snap the component onto the evaporator tubing.
16
Reinstall the evaporator cover by first attaching the grounding wire and then position the cover and rethread the screws.
17
Realign the evaporator fan cover?and rethread the screws.
18
Reposition the upper and lower crisper shelving and supports.
19
Replace the four bins.
20
Replace any upper shelving as necessary.
21
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 evaporator thermistor on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the 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 Refrigerator - WSR57R18DM01
2
Refrigerator 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 more easily reach the evaporator fan cover.
7
Remove all four bins.
8
Fragile
9
Uninstall the upper and lower crisper shelving and supports ? being careful not to damage the glass.
10
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the three screws to release the evaporator fan cover.
11
Unthread the four screws securing the evaporator cover.
12
Detach the grounding wire and you can fully remove the cover.
13
Sharp
14
Detach the old thermistor from the evaporator tubing and disconnect the wire connecter.
15
Install the new evaporator thermistor by connecting the wire connecter, then snap the component onto the evaporator tubing.
16
Reinstall the evaporator cover by first attaching the grounding wire and then position the cover and rethread the screws.
17
Realign the evaporator fan cover?and rethread the screws.
18
Reposition the upper and lower crisper shelving and supports.
19
Replace the four bins.
20
Replace any upper shelving as necessary.
21
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Thermistor
$48.45
Total$0.00
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