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Normally the thermostat controls are mounted in your refrigerator either on top or the back , now the thermostate tube itself is always behind the back plate that you look at once the refrigerator doors are open and to get to this you have to remove all of the shelves then look at the corners and you should see what looks like white strips these seal the corners they must be removed one they are removed you will see screws that hold the back plate on. now simply remove them once they are all removed you should be able to remove the plate and see the thermostat tube simply remove the hold dowm clamps that hokd down the tube and line then remove the unit and replace ok hope this helps please feel free to message me back for any further instructions or help
Best regards Michael
SOURCE: WHIRLPOOL FRIDGE FREEZER MODEL ART 201. REPLACING
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It is often the case that if the thermostat is not working, the best route to take is to replace it rather than try to fix it, unless you have the necessary knowledge to do so. Most of the time, these are not as expensive as you would think and can be easily installed into the refrigerator. Here are some steps to follow to find out what the best route for you to take is in repairing or replacing your thermostat.
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Locate the thermostat and get all necessary model numbers, serial numbers and model codes. This information should be available for the refrigerator itself as well. Use this information to find and purchase the correct thermostat for your refrigerator.
Next, remove all power from the unit. Unplug the unit completely and make sure that it is not running before moving forward. Then, remove the old thermostat by cutting through the wiring.
To install the new thermostat, trim the lead wires to the right length. They are generally too long to start with. Terminate back into the circuit. The device will act as if it is a switch. This means that the direction or the coloring of the wires is not important. So long as you can cut off the current moving through them to the main defrost element you have no problem.
Make sure to properly dress the wires to insure that no part of them comes into contact with the defrost elements as this can cause them to melt.
Replacing a thermostat doesn’t have to be a lot of work, when you know what the problem is and can get easy access to the parts you need. Determine if your thermostat is bad by running through those tests first. When you do replace it, make sure to test to make sure it is working properly by allowing the unit to cool for several hours and testing the temperature within it.
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Just where is the thermostat located? That should have been my question. I do believe I can replace it once I find it.
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