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Customer Questions and Answers for Defrost Timer by Ge

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By: Ge
Part Number: OEM6185172
Manufacturer Part Number: WR9X520

The Defrost Timer is an OEM replacement part for GE refrigerators. It automatically initiates timed defrost cycles to prevent the buildup of frost or ice within the refrigerator compartment and freezer coils. Regular defrosting maintains optimal temperature regulation and airflow while minimizing mineral deposits long-term.  

Symptoms of a bad defrost timer include:

  • Inability to initiate automatic defrost functions
  • Accumulation of excessive frost or ice buildup risking freezer damage    
  • Temperature control or airflow issues disrupting refrigeration  
  • Potential dripping or leaks from defrost water overflow

Causes of failure involve worn-out internal contacts or degraded electronic components from extended exposure to refrigerated conditions. Mineral residue accumulating within the timer mechanism over many years also risks impeding electrical connections.

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore refrigerators. 

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Steve for Model Number WR09x0520

Hi, My GE refrigerator BTX18SISGLWH cool on top freezer but warm on lower fresh food. I unpluged power and thaw ice twice ,after thawed, lower refrige feel cool and with cool air flow but once ice build up on the freezer wall, no cool air into below and warm up again in one week. I checked defrost controler and turn the timer and heard "click " and all of refrigerator stopped .The defrost control is 15hrs @44 min and part number is WR09X0520. I have to return the timer and start engine again after 45 min. what is problem for my refrigerator and defrost control is normal? by the way, it is hard to remove defrost control? Thanks for help

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Steve, Based on the information. If you have the unit in a forced defrost and after 45 minutes the unit has not come out of the defrost, then the defrost control is bad. To replace the defrost control you would unplug the power and remove the cover where you turned the defrost control and take out 2 screws that hold the timer in place. Once removed you will disconnect the wires and install a new timer. If when you put the unit into defrost and if the ice on the coils did not melt then you would need to check the defrost heater and thermostat for continuity and if no continuity then replace the part.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, June 4, 2013

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