Introduction
Use this guide to remove the evaporator cover on your Whirlpool side‑by‑side refrigerator. This will give you access to the evaporator fan, the defrost heater and other items.
Tools
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to unfasten:
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The post screws
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The bracket screws
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The bin rail screws
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Remove the posts, brackets, and rails.
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Note that the mounting holes are square.
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There is a very shallow boss on the back of those parts that corresponds to the square holes.
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Lift the evaporator cover from the bottom edge to unfasten the two tabs near the top of the evaporator cover.
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Pull the bottom edge of the evaporator cover outward and slightly downward toward you.
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Continue to pull the bottom edge of the evaporator cover outward toward you.
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Remove the evaporator cover.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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