Door air filter
Replaces 242047801
Filters clog with use. The manual lists how often to change it.
Defrost heater
Melts frost off the cooling coils. Frost buildup and a warm fridge point here.
Temperature sensor
Replaces 240597203
Senses temperature so the fridge cycles on and off.
Water inlet valve assembly
Slow filling, no water or no ice can trace back to this valve.
Door gasket
A gasket that doesn't seal lets warm air in and frost build up.
Assembly
Replaces 243297603
No ice, or ice that won't drop, points to the ice maker.
1Door air filterEAFCBF
2Defrost heater5303918410
3Sensor240597220
4Valve assembly242253002Part numbers come from the Sears PartsDirect parts list for the Electrolux EW23BC85KS5 (view the list), checked November 15, 2026. Amazon buttons open a search for the part number; we may earn a commission.
Where the model number is
Inside the fresh food section, on a side wall or the ceiling near the light. Some models: behind the kick plate at the bottom.