Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer Rear Roller Replacement WPW10475495

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Total Parts Cost

$27.05

Estimated Savings

$112.50

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Description

This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rear roller on a Whirlpool Sidekick freezer (Model WSZ57L18DM00). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.

All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore

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Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer - WSZ57L18DM00

Freezer Rear Roller Replacement

Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket

Shock

Be sure to unplug the power cord.

You will need to pull the freezer away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.

To do this, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the base grille.

Pull the base grille forward to remove.

Use a quarter-inch socket or wrench to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them.

You can now roll the freezer away from the wall.

Use the quarter-inch socket or a nut driver to unthread the screws to release the rear access panel.

Heavy

Lift and support the side of the appliance you?re replacing the roller on.

Use a flat-head screwdriver to bend back the retaining tab holding the roller mounting pin in place.

Remove the pin to detach the old roller.

Install the new rear roller by positioning it in the bracket then insert the pin to hold it in place.

Bend the retaining tab in to secure the pin.

Remove the support and gently lower the appliance.

Reposition the access panel and rethread the screws.

If applicable, make sure to secure the strain relief clamp for the water supply tubing with the appropriate rear panel screw.

Once the freezer has been moved back into place?

Rotate the brake feet clockwise until both are in contact with the floor.

Snap the base grille into place.

Rethread the screws to secure the base grille.

Plug the power cord back in and your freezer should be ready for use.

Description

Step-By-Step Instructions

Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer - WSZ57L18DM00

Freezer Rear Roller Replacement

Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket

Shock

Be sure to unplug the power cord.

You will need to pull the freezer away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.

To do this, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the base grille.

Pull the base grille forward to remove.

Use a quarter-inch socket or wrench to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them.

You can now roll the freezer away from the wall.

Use the quarter-inch socket or a nut driver to unthread the screws to release the rear access panel.

Heavy

Lift and support the side of the appliance you?re replacing the roller on.

Use a flat-head screwdriver to bend back the retaining tab holding the roller mounting pin in place.

Remove the pin to detach the old roller.

Install the new rear roller by positioning it in the bracket then insert the pin to hold it in place.

Bend the retaining tab in to secure the pin.

Remove the support and gently lower the appliance.

Reposition the access panel and rethread the screws.

If applicable, make sure to secure the strain relief clamp for the water supply tubing with the appropriate rear panel screw.

Once the freezer has been moved back into place?

Rotate the brake feet clockwise until both are in contact with the floor.

Snap the base grille into place.

Rethread the screws to secure the base grille.

Plug the power cord back in and your freezer should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Brand

Whirlpool

Product Type

Freezer

Model

WSZ57L18DM00

Subtype

Product Diagram & Manuals

Parts Needed

Roller

$27.05

Total$0.00

Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer Rear Roller Replacement WPW10475495

Step By Step Instructions

Applicable Product Model

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