CSX22GABGWW Hotpoint Refrigerator - Instructions

View this helpful video provided by PartSelect. Watch in entirety and especially note the instruction to turn the frost timer's dial before returning the unit to the fridge, mentioned at 03:30 in the video.

First changed out the chilled water bottle in the back of the refrigerator compartment. Fully intended to splice the plastic tubes but couldn't find connectors. Was easy though to re-thread the tubes to the freezer door and valve in back of refrigerator. Replaced the frost sensor and timer first. Then I realized it was the heater that needed to replaced. Heater unit comes with defrost sensor so it was a little sacrifice to get get the fridge up and running. Got the parts from you in two days!! Faster than your estimate. Very happy with that! Over all I was pleased with your fast service AND the instruction videos. Really wish I had found your web site before I wasted time on the SearsParts.com web site. Thanks. I will seek you out again should the need arise.

Removed top hinge, lifted door from bottom post. Removed post with nut driver/socket, removed corresponding bracket/receiver from door. Attached new parts to refrigerator base and bottom edge of door. Was careful to replace part pieces in the same order as original, and secured tightly. Lifted door onto bottom hinge post, leveled the door and replaced top hinge.

We followed the directions that was on this website. It was easy! We were happy because the refrigerator works now and we didn't have to pay for someone to come out and fix it! The part that we replaced was moldy and old. No wonder it wasn't working. Thanks so much Part Select!

I took out the old singe defrost heater using screw drivers and replaced it with the new double defrost heater.

Removed old 1 lamp heater and a couple of screws as per instructions, installed new assy. And its been over a month and it's working great. And the price of the part, was unbelievable compared to most other retailers, thank you

I blocked the bottom of the door(CAREFULLY!!) in position to elevate the door & take strain off the lower hinge & pivot post, while maintaining proper door alignment. I removed the two screws holding the hinge & post assembly from the frame, saving the screws & spacer for reuse. I removed the two screws holding the upper cam bracket on the door, again keeping the attaching parts. I installed and carefully aligned the new cam, original spacer & retaining plate to the lower edge of the door. I installed the new hinge & post assembly using the existing spacer & screws. I aligned the door & seal while checking the gap from top to bottom and from side to side. I carefully tighten the screws and rechecked the gap between the door & frame as well as the alignemnt of the door seal. Once satisfied with the alignment, I finished tightening the screws. I emphasize care and extreme caution in reinstalling the screws, they are a self-tapping (self-threading) type of fastener and this requires caution to make sure they are started and installed in the original threads of the door & frame. I put them all in using only finger pressure until I was positive they were started straight, going into the original threads, NOT trying to cross-thread or cut new threads, the structure is too thin for that and stripped threads will result! The door alignment and gap spacing is critical, make sure to check these adjustments carefully to ensure proper operation. Total time of repair, less than 15 minutes. I hope I have not over-simplified this because I have over 55 years of Automotive shop experienced and an ASE Certified Master Auto & Truck Technician...:-)

Thank you for the video on how to replace defrost timer. We watched the video twice and it went rather smoothly. Thanks for your help. The frig is working like a charm.

Removed old slides and installed new slides.

Unplug refrigerator, empty freezer, remove shelves and back panel. defrost with hair dryer. Removed single element heater at bottom of coils by removing two phillip head screws. Installed new double element defrost heater (replacement for single element heater) after rerouting the wire from the left side to right side and remove tape at looping wire at connector to make wire long enough to hook to defrost element. Plug connectors to element before screwing element in place. put back panel and shelves back in place and plug refrigerator back in. NOTE: I used continuity tester on old defrost heater to confirm that it was bad.

It was a tough job to replace the drawer slide rails at the bottom of the refrgerator on both the left and right sides. I had to get on the floor on my knees and stomach to get my head inside trying to see the work to be done. First the screws from the broken drawer slide rails had to be removed. The screws in the front part of the rails were a little easier than those in the middle. (Fortunately, there were none in the back.) The screws are hidden in cylindrical grooves and one can't get its head in far enough to see. The middle ones are extremely difficult when on your kneees and stomach. Using a trouble light inside helped a little. The screws in the middle were really tough especially inserting and starting the turning, both in loosening and tightening. Fortunately, I had long nose snips that allowed me to brarely grab the end of the Philips screws and gently insert them in the grooves. Then with luck in aligning the sacrews. I was able to start the tightening but had to use my left hand on the right side as there was no room for my right hand. The total job took a few hours of struggle but I finally finished the job and it was perfect. If I ever have to do it again, I'll know the procedure better. The completion of this task gave me great satisfaction. I think my description here is probably more than neeeded.

removed back panel with the nut driver and screw driver. lower half of coils were a block of ice... took about 1 hour of using a hair dryer to get rid of ice/water. installed new dual element heater, that was an upgrade from my single element. wire was long enough to re-route down the other side so it was a simple repair, no wire nuts or re-engineering needed ! without thaw time, took about 15 minutes total. cools to 0' in freezer and 33 in fridge now !!! cool !

Just as your video described, although due to the age of the fridge, it took a bit longer to remove the defective switch. Your video made this so simple, I can't imagine why we lived with a dark fridge for so long! I was ready to buy a whole new fridge, as repairmen are often nonexistent for small repairs. I am the biggest fan of your company & it's repair video. THANK YOU SO MUCH

Too easy not to try yourself. These instructions are accurate - add only to splice in the extra wiring if your left side wire cannot mate with the right side of the dual heater. Instructions included with the repair parts. Parts arrived quickly and first quality.

Undcrewed broken parts (2 screws each) and replaced with new parts and screwed them back in place,