Defrost heater part WR51X10038 is used on GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore and other refrigerators made by General Electric Corporation.
Defrost heater part number WR51X10038 is used on GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore and other refrigerators. The defrost heater is located in the freezer compartment typically on or just below the evaporator.
This refrigerator defrost heater part number WR51X10038 is sometimes referred to as the "defrost element", "heater" or "defrost heating element". The purpose of the defrost heater is to melt ice from the evaporator.
Always disconnect the power supply when working on refrigerators and other electrical appliances. This defrost heater WR51X10038 can easily be damaged or you can be electrocuted if the electricity is not disconnected when replacing the defrost heater.
This refrigerator defrost heater WR51X10038 is an OEM "Original Equipment Manufacture" appliance part.
Replaces: WR51X10051, AP2639820, PS303768, 880036,
Brands that use this refrigerator defrost heater: GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore and other brands by General Electric Corporation.
