Introduction

Use this guide to replace the temperature control board in your Whirlpool Refrigerator.

The temperature control board regulates the temperature throughout the refrigerator. If your refrigerator is not cooling properly, your temperature control board might be broken.

This guide will work for most Whirlpool refrigerators. This guide is written with a model WRS315SDHW refrigerator. If you have a different model, you may encounter some minor disassembly differences, but the overall repair process will be the same.

Note: Some photos show the doors removed for clarity purposes. Removing them is not required and will not change the procedure.

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    • Before you begin your repair, perform the following:

    • Turn off your main water supply

    • Unplug your device

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    • Depending on your repair, open one or both doors.

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    • Remove the screw(s) securing the temperature control board assembly.

    • The second photo shows the potential screw locations in a removed assembly.

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    • Pull the temperature control board assembly off its slot in the chassis.

    • Let the assembly hang to access its connectors.

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    • Disconnect any connectors attached to the temperature control board assembly.

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    • Remove the temperature control board assembly.

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    • Use a flathead screwdriver, or a similar tool, to compress the plastic clip securing the temperature control board.

    • Use another flathead screwdriver to pry up the board from its housing.

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    • Pull the temperature control board straight out of its housing to remove it.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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