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Customer Questions and Answers for Defrost Timer Cam by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18021711
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2314156

This defrost timer cam replaces the plastic cam on a mechanical defrost timer. It restores the timer's changeover between cooling and defrost, helping prevent frost buildup on the evaporator and temperature swings inside the refrigerator.

  • Mounts on the timer shaft to actuate the internal switch between cooling and defrost
  • Helps resolve issues like heavy frost on the evaporator, warm fresh food section, or a unit stuck in defrost/run
  • Corrects timer advancement problems caused by a stripped, cracked, or missing cam
  • Typically installed with the defrost timer in the control housing or rear service area
What's included: 1 defrost timer cam Install notes:
  • Disconnect power before servicing
  • Access the defrost timer and note the original cam's orientation for reference
  • Remove any retainer, pull the old cam straight off, and press the new cam fully onto the shaft without forcing
  • Reassemble, then manually advance the timer to confirm it switches modes before restoring power

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Joey, Did you notice and heavy frost or ice on the freezer back wall, when you started. This is a classic indication of a defrost issue. Put the original or proper defrost timer WP2314156 back in the fridge. You implied, the evaportor fan motor runs, but does it run fast enough ? Once you remove the freezer back wall, and check to make sure the defrost drain is not clogged and iced over, and the fan motor is running you'll want to check and make sure the air diffuser is not blocked with ice or water, as well and that theres an even frost pattern on all the coils in the evaporator. Good Luck and Thanks

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, April 16, 2012

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