WPW10392132 Whirlpool Refrigerator Bi-metal Defrost Thermostat
This Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat is a safety device that clips onto the evaporator in the freezer. This part turns off the defrost heater in case it gets too warm in the freezer section to prevent the evaporator from overheating. If your refrigerator does not defrost, both the thermostat and heater can be tested to determine which part is at fault. Note that the defrost thermostat is located inside the control panel of the fresh food section. Replacing the thermostat will require basic hand tools, some disassembly of the refrigerator and novice repair experience. You must unplug the appliance or shut off the house circuit breaker for the appliance before installing this part.
Part Specification
• This product is a Factory Certified Part. These three words represent quality parts and accessories designed specifically for your appliance. Time tested engineering that meets our strict quality specifications
• This product is a replacement part
• Package contains (1) Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat
• Tools Needed: Multi screwdriver, wire splicing tool
Part Specification
• This product is a Factory Certified Part. These three words represent quality parts and accessories designed specifically for your appliance. Time tested engineering that meets our strict quality specifications
• This product is a replacement part
• Package contains (1) Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat
• Tools Needed: Multi screwdriver, wire splicing tool
Weight : 0.2775 lbs
Dimension : 5.7086 x 4.2913 x 1.5748
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This Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat is a safety device that clips onto the evaporator in the freezer. This part turns off the defrost heater in case it gets too warm in the freezer section to prevent the evaporator from overheating. If your refrigerator does not defrost, both the thermostat and heater can be tested to determine which part is at fault. Note that the defrost thermostat is located inside the control panel of the fresh food section. Replacing the thermostat will require basic hand tools, some disassembly of the refrigerator and novice repair experience. You must unplug the appliance or shut off the house circuit breaker for the appliance before installing this part.
Part Specification
• This product is a Factory Certified Part. These three words represent quality parts and accessories designed specifically for your appliance. Time tested engineering that meets our strict quality specifications
• This product is a replacement part
• Package contains (1) Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat
• Tools Needed: Multi screwdriver, wire splicing tool
Part Specification
• This product is a Factory Certified Part. These three words represent quality parts and accessories designed specifically for your appliance. Time tested engineering that meets our strict quality specifications
• This product is a replacement part
• Package contains (1) Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat
• Tools Needed: Multi screwdriver, wire splicing tool
Weight : 0.2775 lbs
Dimension : 5.7086 x 4.2913 x 1.5748
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The following parts are replaced by this product
- W10392132
1. Unplug your Whirlpool Refrigerator and shut off the water supply.
2. Locate and remove the back cover of the refrigerator.
3. Remove the ground wire from the BI-metal defrost thermostat.
4. Remove any other wires that are connected to the thermostat.
5. Take out the screws that secure the thermostat to the evaporator coil.
6. Take out the BI-metal defrost thermostat carefully and discard it.
7. Place the new BI-metal defrost thermostat in the same position as the previous one.
8. Secure the thermostat to the evaporator coil using the removed screws.
9. Reconnect the ground wire and all the wires that were removed with the thermostat.
10. Put back the back cover of the refrigerator and plug in the refrigerator.
11. Turn on the water supply and check if the new thermostat is working properly.
Please keep in mind, these instructions are for general guidance and should always be used in conjunction with the manufacturer's manual, if available.
2. Locate and remove the back cover of the refrigerator.
3. Remove the ground wire from the BI-metal defrost thermostat.
4. Remove any other wires that are connected to the thermostat.
5. Take out the screws that secure the thermostat to the evaporator coil.
6. Take out the BI-metal defrost thermostat carefully and discard it.
7. Place the new BI-metal defrost thermostat in the same position as the previous one.
8. Secure the thermostat to the evaporator coil using the removed screws.
9. Reconnect the ground wire and all the wires that were removed with the thermostat.
10. Put back the back cover of the refrigerator and plug in the refrigerator.
11. Turn on the water supply and check if the new thermostat is working properly.
Please keep in mind, these instructions are for general guidance and should always be used in conjunction with the manufacturer's manual, if available.
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