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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Freezer Start Relay Replacement WP2320150 
Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer Start Relay Replacement WP2320150
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$153.27Estimated Savings
$112.5003:51
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start relay on a Whirlpool Sidekick freezer (Model WSZ57L18DM00). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the freezer will not cool at all.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer - WSZ57L18DM00
2
Freezer Start Relay Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or a nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
You will need to pull the freezer away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
7
To do this, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the base grille.
8
Pull the base grille forward to remove.
9
Use a quarter-inch socket or wrench to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them.
10
You can now roll the freezer away from the wall.
11
Use the quarter-inch socket or a nut driver to unthread the screws to release the rear access panel.
12
Using a small flat-head screwdriver, pry off the retainer securing the start relay and run capacitor cover.
13
Pull off the cover.
14
You can now detach the relay and capacitor from the compressor motor.
15
Disconnect the wire connecter.
16
Detach the run capacitor.
17
Install the new start relay by first attaching the run capacitor.
18
Connect the wire connecter.
19
Position the assembly on the compressor motor pins.
20
Replace the cover and secure it with the retainer.
21
Reposition the access panel and rethread the screws.
22
If applicable, make sure to secure the strain relief clamp for the water supply tubing with the appropriate rear panel screw.
23
Once the freezer has been moved back into place?
24
Rotate the brake feet clockwise until both are in contact with the floor.
25
Snap the base grille into place.
26
Rethread the screws to secure the base grille.
27
Plug the power cord back in and your freezer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the start relay on a Whirlpool Sidekick freezer (Model WSZ57L18DM00). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the freezer will not cool at all.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer - WSZ57L18DM00
2
Freezer Start Relay Replacement
3
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver, quarter-inch socket or a nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
You will need to pull the freezer away from the wall so you can access the rear of the appliance.
7
To do this, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the base grille.
8
Pull the base grille forward to remove.
9
Use a quarter-inch socket or wrench to rotate the brake feet counter-clockwise to raise them.
10
You can now roll the freezer away from the wall.
11
Use the quarter-inch socket or a nut driver to unthread the screws to release the rear access panel.
12
Using a small flat-head screwdriver, pry off the retainer securing the start relay and run capacitor cover.
13
Pull off the cover.
14
You can now detach the relay and capacitor from the compressor motor.
15
Disconnect the wire connecter.
16
Detach the run capacitor.
17
Install the new start relay by first attaching the run capacitor.
18
Connect the wire connecter.
19
Position the assembly on the compressor motor pins.
20
Replace the cover and secure it with the retainer.
21
Reposition the access panel and rethread the screws.
22
If applicable, make sure to secure the strain relief clamp for the water supply tubing with the appropriate rear panel screw.
23
Once the freezer has been moved back into place?
24
Rotate the brake feet clockwise until both are in contact with the floor.
25
Snap the base grille into place.
26
Rethread the screws to secure the base grille.
27
Plug the power cord back in and your freezer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Start Device
$153.27
Total$0.00
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