Introduzione
Use this guide to replace the evaporator fan in an older Whirlpool side‑by‑side refrigerator. The evaporator fan circulates air inside the freezer compartment and the refrigerator compartment of the unit. It allows the unit to maintain a more even temperature by moving and mixing the air.
If the evaporator fan fails, the temperature of the refrigerated compartment will usually increase. The evaporator coils will also be more prone to forming ice on them which further impedes airflow and causes the freezer to become warmer.
This guide is rated difficult is because of the number of steps to perform, and the number of fasteners to keep track of, as well as a couple of somewhat difficult steps.
This guide is based on a Whirlpool model ED5FTGXKQ02 refrigerator.
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Shift the shelf back to the right while keeping it tilted. It should now be released from its slot and you can remove it from the freezer.
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Press the right edge of the freezer bulb cover to release the retaining clip.
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Carefully remove the freezer bulb cover from the refrigerator.
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Remove the light bulb.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to unfasten:
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The post screws
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The bracket screws
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The bin rail screws
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Remove the posts, brackets, and rails.
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Note that the mounting holes are square.
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There is a very shallow boss on the back of those parts that corresponds to the square holes.
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Lift the evaporator cover from the bottom edge to unfasten the two tabs near the top of the evaporator cover.
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Pull the bottom edge of the evaporator cover outward and slightly downward toward you.
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Continue to pull the bottom edge of the evaporator cover outward toward you.
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Remove the evaporator cover.
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Use a large flat head screwdriver or pry bar to push up on the bottom of the evaporator fan near the shaft to slide it off the shaft.
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Remove the evaporator fan.
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Use long nose pliers to pull and remove the spade connector for the ground connection on the evaporator fan motor.
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Repeat this for the two motor connectors.
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Lift slightly and press inward on the motor retention clip to release it from the motor mount.
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Lower the front end of the motor retention clip.
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Remove the motor and the retention clip.
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You can use a multimeter to test the winding resistance between the two power connections on the motor.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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