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Customer Questions and Answers for Defrost Heater Assembly by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18030324
Manufacturer Part Number: WP61006199

The Defrost Heater Assembly is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool refrigerators. Located behind the freezer walls, it prevents ice buildup during automatic defrost cycles. Consistent performance is needed to maintain ideal temperatures. The defrost thermostat is included in the assembly.

Causes of a bad defrost heater assembly can include overheating from being covered in frost, corrosion from moist environments, or broken filaments due to vibration.

Symptoms include: 

  • Ice accumulating on freezer walls instead of melting away
  • Refrigerator failing to properly defrost 
  • Fault codes displayed related to defrost functions

Compatible with KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, and other brands, it ensures prolonged efficiency.

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Jungleman, the ADC board is located in the right rear corner of the refrigerator ceiling, and the defrost heater is located behing the back wall of the freezer. Heres some help : " Timer Replacement 1. Disconnect the unit from the power source. 2. Open the fresh food door and remove any items on the top shelf. 3. Remove the light shield cover by pulling down on the back corners of the cover and sliding the cover forward. 4. Remove the fascia/radiant shield mounting screws. Remove the control housing mounting screw at the back of the control housing. Slide the control housing to the right and lower it from the control housing supports. . Disconnect the temperature control housing electrical quick disconnects. 6. Remove the temperature control housing from the refrigerator and place on a flat work surface. 7. Remove the two timer mounting screws. 8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the timer. 9. Install the replacement timer in reverse order of removal. DEFROST HEATER REPLACEMENT Disconnect the unit from the power source. 2. Remove the ice maker if equipped. 3. Remove the evaporator cover by loosening the top two screws on each corner of the cover and removing the bottom screws on each corner. 4. Tilt the top of the evaporator cover forward and disconnect the wire harness connector. 5. Remove the evaporator cover and fan motor assembly. It is very important that this part be reinstalled in the same manner as it was originally. 6. Disconnect the defrost heater wire leads. Using long nose pliers, remove the defrost heater retainer clips. (One on the right side of the heater and one on the left side). 7. Install the replacement heater in the reverse order of removal. The defrost termination thermostat is located on the top right side of the evaporator. 1. Follow the first five steps in replacing the defrost heater. 2. Disconnect the leads from the thermostat. 3. Remove the defrost thermostat and mounting clip by releasing the mounting clip that is snapped around the evaporator tubing. 4. Install the new defrost thermostat in the reverse order of removal. Good Luck and Thanks

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Thursday, October 13, 2011

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