Defrost bi-metal thermostat
Senses temperature so the fridge cycles on and off.
Electrolux EW23SS65HS0: 7 replacement parts, including the defrost bi-metal thermostat (5303918214) and the water inlet valve assembly (242252702). Parts list from Sears PartsDirect, checked November 15, 2026.
Senses temperature so the fridge cycles on and off.
Replaces 241734301
Slow filling, no water or no ice can trace back to this valve.
Replaces 5304456669
No ice, or ice that won't drop, points to the ice maker.
Replaces 241555401
The light bulb this model takes.
Replaces 240597203
Senses temperature so the fridge cycles on and off.
Replaces 241709801
No ice, or ice that won't drop, points to the ice maker.
Replaces 241552801
The light bulb this model takes.
1Thermostat5303918214
2Valve assembly242252702
3Mold241798231
4Light bulb316538904Part numbers come from the Sears PartsDirect parts list for the Electrolux EW23SS65HS0 (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.