If you entered the kitchen and smelled a burning smell from the refrigerator, or maybe saw smoke coming from the unit, it's time to be alert. Any faulty electrical appliance, not only the refrigerator, can catch fire. To avoid accidents - take appropriate measures immediately! According to safety rules, any electrical appliance that has a burning smell, sparks or even burns must be disconnected from the power supply. The first thing to check is the plug and power cord. If you notice traces of their melting, it's not so bad - you will have to replace only a small part. If everything is in order with the power supply, and the smell comes from the refrigerator itself, then, unfortunately, we are talking about the failure of some part. And that means that you cannot do without calling a master and repairing. If you are sure that the issue concerns a faulty electrical plug, here is how you can replace it yourself. Let’s check once again that your refrigerator is unplugged and start!
1 Unplug the refrigerator.
2 Cut the old plug off the cord using a wire cutters. Cut the wire, not the strain relief.
3 Remove the two screws from the prong side of the right angle plug.
4 Pry the plastic cap off the side of the plug with the prongs to reveal the terminal screws beside each prong.
5 Pull apart the three wires of the refrigerator cord so that they are separated for about 3 inches.
6 Strip 3/4 inch of the covering from each wire at their ends using the wire strippers.
7 Connect the middle wire of the cord to the ground prong terminal.
8 Connect each of the other wires to the other two terminals next to the flat prongs.
9 Lay the wires into the cradle at the base of the plug.
10 Slide the cap back onto the plug, fitting it over the prongs and bringing it down against the wires going into the plug.
11 Install the two screws.
12 Push the plug into the outlet.
