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WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement

WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement

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Use this guide to replace the defrost heater in your Whirlpool WRS315SDHW Refrigerator.

The defrost heater melts frost off the evaporator fins. If your freezer is perpetually frosty, then the defrost heater might be broken.

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

  1. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Safety precautions: étape 1, image 1 de 1
    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off your main water supply

    • Unplug your device

  2. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Open the doors: étape 2, image 1 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Open the doors: étape 2, image 2 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Open the doors: étape 2, image 3 de 3
    • Depending on your repair, open one or both doors.

  3. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Remove the drawers: étape 3, image 1 de 2 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Remove the drawers: étape 3, image 2 de 2
    • Remove the drawers and shelves from the freezer section.

  4. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement: étape 4, image 1 de 2 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement: étape 4, image 2 de 2
    • Remove the screw(s) securing the evaporator cover.

  5. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Unclip the evaporator cover: étape 5, image 1 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Unclip the evaporator cover: étape 5, image 2 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Unclip the evaporator cover: étape 5, image 3 de 3
    • 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.

  6. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Remove the evaporator cover: étape 6, image 1 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Remove the evaporator cover: étape 6, image 2 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Remove the evaporator cover: étape 6, image 3 de 3
    • Continue pulling the evaporator cover towards yourself to unclip its metal prongs from the chassis.

    • Remove the evaporator cover.

  7. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Disconnect the defrost heater: étape 7, image 1 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Disconnect the defrost heater: étape 7, image 2 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Disconnect the defrost heater: étape 7, image 3 de 3
    • Disconnect the two spade connectors attached to the defrost heater.

  8. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Reposition the cable: étape 8, image 1 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Reposition the cable: étape 8, image 2 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Reposition the cable: étape 8, image 3 de 3
    • Pull the defrost heater cable out from behind the evaporator.

  9. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Unfasten the defrost heater bracket: étape 9, image 1 de 1
    • Use a 1/4 inch socket wrench to remove the 16.5 mm-long screw securing the defrost heater bracket.

  10. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Release the defrost heater bracket: étape 10, image 1 de 2 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Release the defrost heater bracket: étape 10, image 2 de 2
    • Pull the defrost heater bracket up to release it from its slot in the chassis.

  11. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Remove the defrost heater: étape 11, image 1 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Remove the defrost heater: étape 11, image 2 de 3 WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Remove the defrost heater: étape 11, image 3 de 3
    • Slide the defrost heater from under the evaporator.

    • You may need to pull one end at a time until it's completely removed.

  12. WRS315SDHW Defrost Heater Replacement, Only the defrost heater remains: étape 12, image 1 de 1
    • You're now left with the defrost heater.

Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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