WRS315SDHW Freezer Thermistor Replacement

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WRS315SDHW Freezer Thermistor Replacement

Difficoltà

Moderate

Passi

9

Tempo Necessario

15 - 30 minuti

Introduzione

Use this guide to replace the freezer thermistor or temperature sensor in your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator.

The freezer thermistor measures the air temperature in your freezer and signals temperature regulatory processes. If your freezer doesn't cool properly, your freezer thermistor might be broken.

To replace the refrigerator thermistor, follow this guide instead.

Note: Some photos show the doors removed for clarity purposes. Removing them is not required and will not change the procedure.

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    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off your main water supply

    • Unplug your device

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    • Depending on your repair, open one or both doors.

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    • Remove the drawers and shelves from the freezer section.

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    • Remove the screw(s) securing the evaporator cover.

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    • Lift the bottom of the evaporator cover up and over its lip in the chassis.

    • Pull the cover toward yourself to release its top clips.

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    • Continue pulling the evaporator cover towards yourself to unclip its metal prongs from the chassis.

    • Remove the evaporator cover.

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    • Use a spudger to push the tip of the thermistor through its slot in the wire harness.

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    • Disconnect the thermistor from the wiring harness.

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    • Remove the thermistor.

Conclusione

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Membro da: 14/04/15

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