How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6023392 / WPW10614158 Refrigerator Evaporator Drip Tray

Disconnected refrigerator plug and turned off water. Pulled front refrigerator grating away, removed screws for water filter, removed back refrigerator panel, removed screws from water solenoids, pulled water filter out and over, removed evaporator tray. Replaced tray, reconnected water solenoids, installed back refrigerator panel, reconnected water filter and put front refrigerator panel in place. Turned water back on and plugged refrigerator back in. Time about 12 minutes. 

Removed front guard, removed filter support bar, water filter, and filter housing. Removed old tray and replaced with the new. Put everything back together and did the trick. 

Replaced drip pan with difficulty. No slack with water lines and very tight getting pan in around filter housing even after removing all retaining screws possible. 

Replaced the evaporator tray. Key Points: Part received in two days outstanding !!! Tray construction is a thicker grade plastic than the orginial factory unit. Removed the front grill, removed the two 5/16 hex screws and 1/4 hex screw from the water filter. Had to remove the rear cardboard cover on the back of the frig. Also important had to remove the two 1/4 screws from the water solenoid since the tubing did not allow the water filter to move completely away. Then you can slide the tray in from the front. All in alll about 20 minutes to complete and no more cold water to step in at two oclock in the morning when sneaking a midnight snack. EXCELLENT 

For the water and ice dispeser, I replaced the bracket that held the water switch in place, a part that held the switch broke off, for the ice dispeser I replaced the switch. The cracked evaporator tray was replaced to stop the leak. 

REPLACED WITH NEW EVAPORATOR TRAY// REMOVED FRONT PLASTIC VENTING BY PULLING STRAIGHT OUT OF SNAPS, REMOVED TWO BOLTS SECURING WATER FILTER HOUSING AND TWO BOLTS SECURING REFRIDGERATOR BOTTOM PLATFORM, CUT TAPE TO REMOVE/BEND METAL TAB THAT SECURES EXISTING TRAY'S POSITION, WHILE HOLDING FILTRATION HOUSING OUT OF THE WAY, REMOVED REPLACED TRAY AND INSTALLED ITEMS REVERSE ORDER. 

Unplugged refrigerator and turned off water. Pulled front refrigerator grating away, removed screws for water filter, removed back refrigerator panel, removed screws from water solenoids, pulled water filter out and over, removed evaporator tray. Replaced tray, reconnected water solenoids, installed back refrigerator panel, reconnected water filter and put grating panel back on front of refrigerator. Turned water back on and plugged refrigerator back in. 

Replaced it 

I followed the repair video provided by AppliancePartsPros.com and the job was easy. Only took a few minutes. 

Replaced water filter housing, water line tubing and drip pan