Defrost heater
Replaces 297216100
Melts frost off the cooling coils. Frost buildup and a warm fridge point here.
Electrolux E32AR75FPS3: 6 replacement parts, including the defrost heater (216730700) and the defrost bi-metal thermostat (216731001). Parts list from Sears PartsDirect, checked November 15, 2026.
Replaces 297216100
Melts frost off the cooling coils. Frost buildup and a warm fridge point here.
Senses temperature so the fridge cycles on and off.
Replaces 216522309
A gasket that doesn't seal lets warm air in and frost build up.
Replaces 297250000
A stopped fan means warm sections and frost on the coils.
Replaces 297114000
The light bulb this model takes.
Replaces 216998000
Door, lid and control switches stop a cycle when they fail.
1Defrost heater216730700
2Thermostat216731001
3Door gasket5304507200
4Fan motor297309000Part numbers come from the Sears PartsDirect parts list for the Electrolux E32AR75FPS3 (view the list), checked November 15, 2026. Amazon buttons open a search for the part number; we may earn a commission.
Inside the fresh food section, on a side wall or the ceiling near the light. Some models: behind the kick plate at the bottom.