Whirlpool 61005988 Defrost

Hi, it’s Steve from PartSelect. You’ve decided to replace the adaptive defrost control on your refrigerator. It’s not too hard of a job. All you’re going to need is a ¼ inch nut driver and a bit of patience. Let me show you how it’s done. Ok, the first step to removing the adaptive defrost control is to get a little room, so we will take the top shelf out of the refrigerator. Depending on your model you may need to consult your owner’s manual. The next step is to remove the cover. Pull forward on the top and drop it down. In each rear corner there is a crescent shaped slot that we will pull down on and forward. The top is released. See where these slots engage with the clips at the back on both sides. A little patience is required when removing that part. Next step is to remove the ¼ inch hex-head screw just to the right of the water filter. On the top there are two key-hole slots that