Whirlpool Refrigerator Motor Thermal Protector and Start Relay Assembly Replacement

ID: 163260

Description: Use this guide to replace the motor thermal...

Steps:

1. Before you begin your repair, perform the following:
2. Turn off your main water supply (if connected)
3. Unplug your device

4. Use a nut driver to remove the screws from the condenser cover

5. Lift the bottom edge of the condenser cover away from the refrigerator.
6. Pull down on the condenser cover to free it from the retaining tabs at the top edge and remove it.

7. Cut any cable ties securing the thermal protector and start relay to the compressor.
8. This device may alternatively be secured by a metal bail or spring clamp. If so, unhook it from one of the holes where it is secured and remove it.

9. Use long nose pliers to pull and disconnect the ground wire from the compressor.

10. Pull the thermal protector and start relay assembly straight off the compressor to disconnect it.

11. Note the positions of the wires connected to the assembly.
12. Pull straight back on the spade connectors with long nose pliers to disconnect the wires.