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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Defrost Heater Replacement WPW10316428 
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Defrost Heater Replacement WPW10316428
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$149.44Estimated Savings
$112.5004:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the defrost heater 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 Defrost Heater 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
Now remove the heater shield by using pliers to bend back a retaining bracket.
15
You can now detach the defrost heater from the mounting clips.
16
Pull the evaporator forward and remove the wires from the styrofoam blocks.
17
Release the heater wire from the retainer.
18
Disconnect the wire connecter and you can pull the old defrost heater free.
19
Install the new defrost heater by first positioning the wires behind the evaporator.
20
Secure the heater wire in the retainer.
21
Connect the wire connecter.
22
Reposition the evaporator so the heater wires are secured in the two styrofoam blocks.
23
Secure the defrost heater in the retaining clips.
24
Realign the shield, then bend the retaining bracket back in to secure.
25
Reinstall the evaporator cover by first attaching the grounding wire, then position the cover and rethread the screws.
26
Realign the evaporator fan cover?and rethread the screws.
27
Reposition the upper and lower crisper shelving and supports.
28
Replace the four bins.
29
Replace any upper shelving as necessary.
30
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 defrost heater 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 Defrost Heater 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
Now remove the heater shield by using pliers to bend back a retaining bracket.
15
You can now detach the defrost heater from the mounting clips.
16
Pull the evaporator forward and remove the wires from the styrofoam blocks.
17
Release the heater wire from the retainer.
18
Disconnect the wire connecter and you can pull the old defrost heater free.
19
Install the new defrost heater by first positioning the wires behind the evaporator.
20
Secure the heater wire in the retainer.
21
Connect the wire connecter.
22
Reposition the evaporator so the heater wires are secured in the two styrofoam blocks.
23
Secure the defrost heater in the retaining clips.
24
Realign the shield, then bend the retaining bracket back in to secure.
25
Reinstall the evaporator cover by first attaching the grounding wire, then position the cover and rethread the screws.
26
Realign the evaporator fan cover?and rethread the screws.
27
Reposition the upper and lower crisper shelving and supports.
28
Replace the four bins.
29
Replace any upper shelving as necessary.
30
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Defrost Heater Assembly
$149.44
Total$0.00
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