Whirlpool Appliance

This is a genuine OEM part that works for some models of Whirlpool, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, and Roper models.

This Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat is a safety device that clips onto the evaporator inside the freezer. The Defrost Thermostat turns off the defrost heater in case it gets ...too warm in the freezer section. To access the part, you'll have to remove all shelving, bins, rails, and mounting clips from the inside of your freezer so you can access the back panel. Remove the back panel by removing the screws. Remove the light bulb cover and then lift out the back panel. Replacing the element 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. Recommended Item: Temperature Control Thermostat (item WP4-83053-001): This thermostat sends power to the refrigerant system to keep the unit consistently cooled.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) SxS Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat• Tools Needed: Multi screwdriver, wire splicing tool Read More Read Less

This Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat is a safety device that clips onto the evaporator in the freezer. The thermostat turns off the defrost heater in case it gets too warm in ...the freezer section. If your refrigerator does not defrost, replacing the thermostat may alleviate this issue. To access the part, open the freezer door and remove the shelves, mounting brackets (if they release), and the ice bucket. After you remove the back panel, the defrost thermostat is mounted to the end of the evaporator. Replacing the element 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 Read More Read Less

This Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat is a safety device that clips onto the evaporator in the freezer section of the appliance. The Defrost Thermostat turns off the defrost he ...ater in case it gets too warm in the freezer section. This part opens at 50-deg. F and closes at 25-deg. F. If your refrigerator does not defrost, both the thermostat and heater can be tested with a multimeter (item 964740) to determine which part is at fault. Replacing the thermostat will require basic hand tools and some disassembly of the refrigerator. Previous repair experience will be helpful but is not necessary. You must unplug the refrigerator or shut off the house circuit breaker for the appliance before installing this part. Recommended Item: You will need a set of Wire Connectors (item 3288795) to complete this repair.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 Read More Read Less

Bi-metal defrost thermostat works with some Whirlpool, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, and Roper models of fridges.