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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Defrost Timer by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM12740400
Manufacturer Part Number: R0131577

Fridge warm but freezer cold? Frost buildup on coils? Your defrost timer may be failing. This control manages automatic defrost cycles. 15-min DIY fix.

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David, You will want to test the defrost heater and thermostat for continuity. If there is continuity they are good. If there is no continuity replace the part without continuity and if they check ok then the issue will be the timer.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, August 29, 2017

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