Parts for Whirlpool EV250NXTQ02: 03 - Unit Parts

This oven door gasket creates a tight seal between the oven cavity and door to help maintain consistent cooking temperatures and improve energy efficiency. It replaces a worn or torn seal to reduce heat loss and prevent smoke or odors from escaping. What it does

• Seals the oven door to help keep heat inside the oven cavity during cooking
• Helps maintain even cooking temperatures and improves energy efficiency
• Reduces heat, smoke and odors escaping into the kitchen when the oven is in use
• Restores a close-fitting door closure if the old gasket is cracked, flattened or missing

• One oven door gasket as shown

• High-level replacement: usually stretches into a channel or secures with clips; follow your model's service instructions
• Ensure the oven is completely cool and disconnected from power before attempting replacement
• Inspect the door and channel for debris or damage and clean prior to installing the new gasket

This bimetal defrost thermostat mounts on the freezer evaporator tubing and monitors coil temperature to control the defrost heater. Replacing a failed thermostat restores proper defrosting, reduces frost buildup, and helps maintain stable refrigerator and freezer temperatures.

• Monitors evaporator temperature and opens the circuit to end the defrost cycle once ice has melted
• Closes when sufficiently cold so the defrost heater can energize during the next cycle
• Acts as a safety limit to help prevent overheating during defrost
• Typical symptoms: heavy frost on the back wall/evaporator, refrigerator section too warm, unit not defrosting, or defrost heater not energizing

• Disconnect power before servicing; wear cut-resistant gloves
• Remove freezer bins/shelves and back panel to access the evaporator; melt excess ice as needed (do not pry on coils)
• Install the thermostat firmly against the evaporator tubing using the existing clip/bracket if applicable; match wire connections and routing
• Reassemble panels, restore power, and verify normal operation

This 10-32 x 3/8 machine screw secures panels and components in many appliances where a small, threaded fastener is required. It replaces stripped, missing, or loose screws to restore stable assembly and reduce vibration. What it does:

• Fastens panels, brackets, and small components using 10-32 unified threads
• Restores secure mounting when screws are missing, stripped, or loose
• Helps stop rattling, misalignment, and intermittent part contact caused by loose fasteners
• Works wherever a 10-32 x 3/8 machine screw is specified by the manufacturer

• Disconnect power or unplug the appliance before servicing
• Use the correct size screwdriver or nut driver to avoid stripping the head
• Tighten until snug; avoid over-tightening which can strip threads or crack plastic
• Replace with the same size and thread spec to ensure proper fit and function