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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor Replacement WPW10359880 
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor Replacement WPW10359880
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$52.67Estimated Savings
$112.5003:54
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the evaporator fan motor 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
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 Fan Motor Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-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 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 securing 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
Disconnect the motor wires along with the grounding wire.
14
Pull off the fan blade.
15
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the rear motor support.
16
You can now pull out the old motor.
17
Before you install the new evaporator fan motor, make sure the support grommet is in place on the bracket.
18
Align the motor and snap the rear support in to hold it in place.
19
Slide the fan blade onto the motor shaft.
20
Connect the motor wires to the terminals along with the grounding wire.
21
Reposition the mounting bracket and secure it with the screws.
22
Realign the cover?and rethread the screws.
23
Reposition the upper crisper shelving and support.
24
Replace the bins.
25
Replace any upper shelving as necessary.
26
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 fan motor 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
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 Fan Motor Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-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 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 securing 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
Disconnect the motor wires along with the grounding wire.
14
Pull off the fan blade.
15
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the rear motor support.
16
You can now pull out the old motor.
17
Before you install the new evaporator fan motor, make sure the support grommet is in place on the bracket.
18
Align the motor and snap the rear support in to hold it in place.
19
Slide the fan blade onto the motor shaft.
20
Connect the motor wires to the terminals along with the grounding wire.
21
Reposition the mounting bracket and secure it with the screws.
22
Realign the cover?and rethread the screws.
23
Reposition the upper crisper shelving and support.
24
Replace the bins.
25
Replace any upper shelving as necessary.
26
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Evaporator Fan Motor
$52.67
Total$0.00
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