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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Air Tower Replacement W10574272 
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Air Tower Replacement W10574272
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$87.83Estimated Savings
$112.5003:10
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the air tower on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
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 Air Tower Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Remove all of the glass shelving.
7
Remove the two upper bins.
8
Fragile
9
Uninstall the upper crisper shelving and support ? 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
Set the cover aside then unthread the two screws securing the motor mounting bracket.
12
Pull the front of the bracket down to detach.
13
Now squeeze the sides of the old air tower to release the tabs from the slots in the rear liner?then pull the tower forward to break the gasket seal.
14
Prepare the new air tower for installation by applying a new gasket to the backside edge.
15
Now align the air tower tabs with the slots in the liner and snap the part into place.
16
Reposition the evaporator fan motor mounting bracket and secure it with the screws.
17
Realign the evaporator motor cover?and rethread the screws.
18
Reposition the upper crisper shelving and support.
19
Replace the upper bins.
20
Replace all of the upper glass shelving.
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 air tower on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
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 Air Tower Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Remove all of the glass shelving.
7
Remove the two upper bins.
8
Fragile
9
Uninstall the upper crisper shelving and support ? 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
Set the cover aside then unthread the two screws securing the motor mounting bracket.
12
Pull the front of the bracket down to detach.
13
Now squeeze the sides of the old air tower to release the tabs from the slots in the rear liner?then pull the tower forward to break the gasket seal.
14
Prepare the new air tower for installation by applying a new gasket to the backside edge.
15
Now align the air tower tabs with the slots in the liner and snap the part into place.
16
Reposition the evaporator fan motor mounting bracket and secure it with the screws.
17
Realign the evaporator motor cover?and rethread the screws.
18
Reposition the upper crisper shelving and support.
19
Replace the upper bins.
20
Replace all of the upper glass shelving.
21
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Air Duct
$87.83
Total$0.00
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