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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Barracuda Refrigerator Defrost Heater Replacement WP2323198 
Whirlpool Barracuda Refrigerator Defrost Heater Replacement WP2323198
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$51.61Estimated Savings
$112.5004:12
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the defrost heater on a Whirlpool Barracuda refrigerator (Model WRS325FDAM04). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the evaporator is freezing 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
Before you replace the defrost heater in your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Remove the freezer shelves – the top shelves can be remove by moving each support to the center of the mounting hole…then slide the shelf to one side to detach.
4
Slide out the lower bin as well.
5
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the rear access panel.
6
You can use a putty knife to help lift up the panel to detach it from the mounting tabs.
7
Pull the panel forward to fully remove.
8
Now bend the right side of the evaporator housing outward.
9
Carefully pull the assembly down and forward then lift it up to release it from the housing supports and pull the right side out.
10
Disconnect the defrost heater wire connecters and release the wire from the retainer.
11
Use pliers to detach the heater element retaining clips.
12
You can now pull the old defrost heater free.
13
You’re now ready to install new defrost heater.
14
With the bend in the element facing forward…
15
…slide the defrost heater into position on the evaporator.
16
Secure it with the retaining clips.
17
Connect the wire connecters and secure the wire behind the retainer.
18
Fully reposition the evaporator assembly, hooking it onto the housing supports.
19
Bend the right side of the housing back in.
20
Reinstall the access panel by positioning the top edge behind the air duct.
21
Align the slots over the mounting tabs.
22
Make sure the bottom lip of the panel is above the drain pan…
23
…then thread and tighten the screws.
24
Replace the lower bin and shelving.
25
Plug the power cord back in…
26
…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 Barracuda refrigerator (Model WRS325FDAM04). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the evaporator is freezing 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
Before you replace the defrost heater in your refrigerator…
2
…be sure to unplug the power cord.
3
Remove the freezer shelves – the top shelves can be remove by moving each support to the center of the mounting hole…then slide the shelf to one side to detach.
4
Slide out the lower bin as well.
5
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the rear access panel.
6
You can use a putty knife to help lift up the panel to detach it from the mounting tabs.
7
Pull the panel forward to fully remove.
8
Now bend the right side of the evaporator housing outward.
9
Carefully pull the assembly down and forward then lift it up to release it from the housing supports and pull the right side out.
10
Disconnect the defrost heater wire connecters and release the wire from the retainer.
11
Use pliers to detach the heater element retaining clips.
12
You can now pull the old defrost heater free.
13
You’re now ready to install new defrost heater.
14
With the bend in the element facing forward…
15
…slide the defrost heater into position on the evaporator.
16
Secure it with the retaining clips.
17
Connect the wire connecters and secure the wire behind the retainer.
18
Fully reposition the evaporator assembly, hooking it onto the housing supports.
19
Bend the right side of the housing back in.
20
Reinstall the access panel by positioning the top edge behind the air duct.
21
Align the slots over the mounting tabs.
22
Make sure the bottom lip of the panel is above the drain pan…
23
…then thread and tighten the screws.
24
Replace the lower bin and shelving.
25
Plug the power cord back in…
26
…and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Defrost Heater Assembly
$51.61
Total$0.00
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