This metal freezer door key has a cross shape and is approximately 2 inches long. If your freezer door will not stay shut, you can use the key as a quick fix to keep it closed. If your key will not lock, or unlock the freezer door, check to see if it has been bent or damaged. If the key is damaged, you should look to replace it to avoid d...Read moreamaging the lock. The key should engage the locking mechanism with ease. If the lock sticks when you turn the key, penetrating fluid should be used to loosen the mechanism. These keys are sold separately, and should be stored somewhere safe and not next to the unit.
This defrost heater part number W11175809) is for refrigeration appliances.
The defrost heater melts frost from the evaporator fins during the automatic defrost cycle.
Safely store any food that could deteriorate while the power is off and unplug the appliance before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.
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Frozen items on top of freezer not quite frozen, bottom of freezer ok. Freezer alarm sounding.
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Randall from Burlington, WI
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Disconnect power / Remove shelves / remove sheet metal panel in rear of freezer / disconnect fan wires / remove fan unit using nut driver. / reassemble.
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Coil inside freezer kept "icing" over, causing little to no air flow. This was causing the food to thaw while in the freezer.
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Arthur from LAKE VILLAGE, AR
Really Easy
15 - 30 mins
Nutdriver, Pliers
After viewing a video by Parts Select, I pulled freezer from the wall to gain access to the back where the timer is located. I unplugged the freezer from the wall outlet. I then located the timer and used a screwdriver to turn the plastic screw on timer until it clicked once. I then waited a few minutes to see if heating elements would
... Read morestart working. When I heard water sizzling of the elements, I concluded the timer was bad. I then purchased a new timer from Parts Select and replaced it by removing the 2 screws holding it in place. I unplugged old timer and plugged in the new timer, reinstalling it onto the freezer. My 17 year old freezer is working like new again. Thank you Parts Select for everything.
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Not freezing or keeping cold and no fans or motors running
Glenda from Chester, MT
Easy
15 - 30 mins
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
I had the best luck using pliers to remove the hex top screws. Once the screws were removed I unplugged the old defrost timer and plugged in the new one. Replaced the screws and the freezer worked when plugged in.