WRT15MG5CSB Crosley Refrigerator - Instructions

My unit was not defrosting. Defrost heater was not functioning. Defrost heater tested good with a meter. Thermostat (cold) tested bad with a meter. Defrost timer was working properly. I replaced the thermostat but I had to buy red crimp connectors because the blue ones that came with the thermostat are designed for wire bigger than 18 AWG wire. The thermostat leads as well as the wire in my unit were 18 AWG. The crimp was not tight enough for my liking with the blue butt connectors. I also purchased smaller heat shrink tubing. After replacement, the defrost heater started working. I could see it glowing. Unfortunately immediately after getting the heater working the contacts in the defrost timer arced and stuck together thus preventing the timer from exiting defrost mode. The heater went off at this point indicating that the thermostat was now working. I then purchased and replaced the defrost timer and now the fridge is functioning properly. I noticed both replacement parts, even though I looked up my fridge model, were different part numbers than the originals. I'm guessing the new parts are improved? I also noticed the timer was an 8/30 rather than a 10/30 like the original. The fridge is working better than when it was new so evidently defrosting every 8 as opposed to every 10 hours is better for my unit.

Long story short:

Buy the correct crimp/butt connectors before beginning replacement of the thermostat and proactively replace the defrost timer since it is rather inexpensive.

The new part fit perfectly! I just snapped it on! Thanks so much Partselect! You processed my order quickly, and I had it in my hands in a few days. What a relief to have this fixed! Thanks again.

I just watched the videos on the website and it was just as easy as the videos made it look.

I pick up very fast at these kind of small jobs but because of my very busy schedule I decided to call (2 times) technicians about my problem but none of them had any idea. About my repair, I removed the grill at the bottom of the refrigerator, unscrew a small plate (located on the bottom left side) that's holding the defrost timer. I plug on the new part, screw back the plate with the defrost timer and that was it. Don't forget to turn clockwise with your finger the timer until you hear a "click" and then turn it slightly more to the right. There is also a video on U-tube.

removed the old rusted shelf and replace with new one. Very simple.

watched vido on your site

I took the shelf out and took part off and replaced the new one.

Remove the shelf. Removed one screw. Removed old part and inst. new part with the one screw. Reistalled self.

followed the video very esay

I followed the instructions in the video associated with the part that I ordered. The video was perfect and described everything I needed to do clearly. Repair is 100% successful!

Removed the screw at back of broken rail. Removed the broken rail, replaced with the new rail, replaced the screw. Total repair time, 5 minutes. Took longer to clean the shelf off than to replace support rail

I removed the rack from the refrigerator. Then I used a Phillips screwdriver to remove screw from old part then screwed the on the new part to the rack.

Replaced evap motor. Everything is strong and running like a champ. Partselect video examples were very helpful. Would order parts again on next problem. Thanks

Took out the shelf, removed the rest of the broken rail, replaced it. Piece of cake. (Note: The meat drawer support rails on this otherwise good refrigerator are very flimsy and break with some regularity even when the meat drawer isn't heavily filled. A good idea to keep spare support rails at home.)

open freezer door two screws just below unscrew slide piece to side unplug reinstall very simple.