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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement W10873801 
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement W10873801
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$80.49Estimated Savings
$112.5003:36
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start relay on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator will not start.
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 Freezer - WSR57R18DM01
2
Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement
3
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, quarter-inch socket or wrench, Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
You will need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
7
To do this, use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the base grille.
8
Pull the base grille forward to remove.
9
Use a quarter-inch socket or wrench to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them.
10
You can now roll the refrigerator away from the wall.
11
Use the quarter-inch socket or a nut driver to unthread the screws to release the rear access panel.
12
Using a small flat-head screwdriver, pry off the retainer securing the start relay and run capacitor cover.
13
Pull off the cover.
14
You can now detach the relay and capacitor from the compressor motor.
15
Disconnect the wire connecter.
16
Detach the run capacitor.
17
Install the new start relay by first attaching the run capacitor.
18
Connect the wire connecter.
19
Position the assembly on the compressor motor pins.
20
Replace the cover and secure it with the retainer.
21
Reposition the access panel and rethread the screws.
22
Once the refrigerator has been moved back into place, rotate the brake feet clockwise until both are in contact with the floor.
23
Snap the base grille into place.
24
Rethread the screws to secure the base grille.
25
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 start relay on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the refrigerator will not start.
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 Freezer - WSR57R18DM01
2
Refrigerator Start Relay Replacement
3
Tools needed: small flat-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or nut driver, quarter-inch socket or wrench, Phillips-head screwdriver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
You will need to pull the refrigerator away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
7
To do this, use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the base grille.
8
Pull the base grille forward to remove.
9
Use a quarter-inch socket or wrench to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them.
10
You can now roll the refrigerator away from the wall.
11
Use the quarter-inch socket or a nut driver to unthread the screws to release the rear access panel.
12
Using a small flat-head screwdriver, pry off the retainer securing the start relay and run capacitor cover.
13
Pull off the cover.
14
You can now detach the relay and capacitor from the compressor motor.
15
Disconnect the wire connecter.
16
Detach the run capacitor.
17
Install the new start relay by first attaching the run capacitor.
18
Connect the wire connecter.
19
Position the assembly on the compressor motor pins.
20
Replace the cover and secure it with the retainer.
21
Reposition the access panel and rethread the screws.
22
Once the refrigerator has been moved back into place, rotate the brake feet clockwise until both are in contact with the floor.
23
Snap the base grille into place.
24
Rethread the screws to secure the base grille.
25
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Start Device
$80.49
Total$0.00
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