Whirlpool 1997 F Service Manual page 19

The defrost timer is mounted to the timer cover box at the left side of the unit behind the toe grille.
1. Remove the toe grille.
2. Remove the two (2) hex head screws securing the
cover of the defrost timer box. (Fig. 20)
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the
defrost timer terminals. (Fig. 21)
4. Remove the two (2) hex head screws securing the
defrost timer to the cover and remove the defrost
timer. (Fig. 21)
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In the blank to the left of the statement, place a T if the statement is TRUE or an F if the statement
is FALSE.
___1. The thermostat to control temperature in the freezer section is located in the refrigerator
compartment.
___ 2. The heat exchanger and main wiring harness is accessible behind a panel attached to the
back of the cabinet.
___ 3. The defrost timer is located in a box behind the toe grille at the bottom of the unit.
___ 4. The automatic damper control that regulates air flow into the refrigerator compartment
must be disconnected from the wiring harness when it is to be replaced.
___ 5. The defrost bi-metal thermostat is attached to the back wall of the freezer compartment.
If a 1997 Model F 22 cu. ft. Bottom-Mount refrigerator/freezer is available, perform the following
service procedures.
A. Perform all the steps necessary to pull the component compartment slide out tray out a few
inches to access the compressor and condenser fan.
B. Perform all steps necessary to remove the defrost heater element from the evaporator.
C. Perform all steps necessary to remove the temperature control thermostat
control box.
D. Perform all steps necessary to remove the damper door assembly and damper control
thermostat.
Accessing the Defrost Timer
SECTION THREE
EXERCISES EXERCISES EXERCISES
EXERCISES EXERCISES
Timer Cover
Fig. 21
Defrost
Timer
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Fig. 20
Screws
Screws
Harness
Connector
from the