2263749 Defrost Heater for Whirlpool

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Installation Instructions for 2263749

Tools Needed:

• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat head screwdriver

1. Unplug appliance and/or turn off circuit breakers to prevent electrocution.
2. Remove shelves, bins, and rails of the freezer to remove the back panel.
3. Remove the screws securing the panel, along with the mounting tabs if your model has tabs. Also, remove the plastic light cover located toward the top of the panel if your model has it. Remove the panel by lifting and pulling it.
4. With a quarter inch nut driver, remove the two screws securing the defrost heater housing. Pull out the foam pieces located on each side.
5. Next, to remove the aluminum housing around the evaporator motor, use a flat head screwdriver to pop off the grounding clip located on the right side. Using a screwdriver, remove the aluminum clip located on both sides see image below
     
   
6. Once released, guide the aluminum/heat shield out of the evaporator. Replace one of the screws securing the housing. Using a screwdriver, release the two clips securing the heater in place.
7. Disconnect the wire harnesses and carefully pull out the defrost heater from the evaporator.
8. To install the new defrost heater, feed the left and right side of the heater as shown below

9. Guide the wires of the defrost heater through the evaporator. Tip: Use a screwdriver.
10. Replace the clips at the bottom, replace the aluminum/heat shield, make sure the evaporator coil locks into the clips on each side. Replace the whole assembly in its place, making sure it locks into the locking tabs on each side located toward the top.
11. Reconnect wire harnesses. Replace the foam, and the other screw securing the housing. Reattach the back panel making sure it is secure into the mounting tabs. Reattach the light cover and mounting tabs if your model has them. Replace all screws.
12. Replace rails, bins, and shelves. Close door and turn on appliance. Installation is complete.

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