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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Thermistor Replacement WPW10384183 
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Thermistor Replacement WPW10384183
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$61.55Estimated Savings
$112.5001:20
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the thermistor on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is not cooling properly.
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 Thermistor Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screw securing the thermistor cover to the liner.
7
Pull the cover out to release the tab then detach the thermistor.
8
You can now disconnect the wire connecter to remove the old thermistor.
9
Install the new thermistor by first connecting the wire connecter.
10
Secure the thermistor in the notch in the cover, then insert the cover tab in the hole in the liner and thread the mounting screw.
11
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 thermistor on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator is not cooling properly.
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 Thermistor Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screw securing the thermistor cover to the liner.
7
Pull the cover out to release the tab then detach the thermistor.
8
You can now disconnect the wire connecter to remove the old thermistor.
9
Install the new thermistor by first connecting the wire connecter.
10
Secure the thermistor in the notch in the cover, then insert the cover tab in the hole in the liner and thread the mounting screw.
11
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Thermistor
$61.55
Total$0.00
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