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Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor (part 242077705 ) - Frigidaire Refrigerator Repair Help

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the evaporator fan motor on a Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0).

All of the information for this refrigerator evaporator fan motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.

Tools used: Quarter-inch socket or nut driver.

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the evaporator fan motor in your refrigerator, be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Remove all of the freezer compartment shelving along with the bottom drawer.
3
Use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the four screws securing the lower evaporator cover.
4
Slide the cover up to remove.
5
Next, unthread the two screws securing the middle of the upper cover.
6
You can now lift and support the cover to access the evaporator components.
7
Lift out the evaporator fan motor assembly and depress the tabs to disconnect the wire connector.
8
Pull off the fan blade.
9
Depress the tabs to release the motor retaining bracket and you can remove the old motor.
10
Prepare the new evaporator fan motor for installation by transferring the two motor mounts and the slinger from the old motor to the new one.
11
Position the motor in the housing and replace the retaining bracket to secure.
12
Slide the fan blade onto the motor shaft until it is fully seated.
13
Returning to the freezer compartment, connect the wire connector and position the fan motor housing.
14
Remove the support.
15
Realign the upper evaporator cover and thread the two middle screws.
16
Slide the lower cover into place and rethread the four screws to secure.
17
Replace the bottom drawer and reinstall all of the shelving.
18
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 Frigidaire refrigerator (Model FFSS2315TS0).

All of the information for this refrigerator evaporator fan motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, White Westinghouse, Kelvinator, Gibson, Kenmore, Tappan, & Electrolux.

Tools used: Quarter-inch socket or nut driver.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the evaporator fan motor in your refrigerator, be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Remove all of the freezer compartment shelving along with the bottom drawer.
3
Use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the four screws securing the lower evaporator cover.
4
Slide the cover up to remove.
5
Next, unthread the two screws securing the middle of the upper cover.
6
You can now lift and support the cover to access the evaporator components.
7
Lift out the evaporator fan motor assembly and depress the tabs to disconnect the wire connector.
8
Pull off the fan blade.
9
Depress the tabs to release the motor retaining bracket and you can remove the old motor.
10
Prepare the new evaporator fan motor for installation by transferring the two motor mounts and the slinger from the old motor to the new one.
11
Position the motor in the housing and replace the retaining bracket to secure.
12
Slide the fan blade onto the motor shaft until it is fully seated.
13
Returning to the freezer compartment, connect the wire connector and position the fan motor housing.
14
Remove the support.
15
Realign the upper evaporator cover and thread the two middle screws.
16
Slide the lower cover into place and rethread the four screws to secure.
17
Replace the bottom drawer and reinstall all of the shelving.
18
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Refrigerator
Brand
Product Type
Model
Subtype
Cooling System
Icemaking System
Dispensing System
Product Diagram & Manuals
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