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Customer Questions and Answers for Thermistor Kit by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM12027516
Manufacturer Part Number: 12002355

The Thermistor Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators and freezers. This component plays a role in monitoring and controlling the temperature within your appliance. A thermistor is a type of resistor whose resistance changes with temperature changes, allowing the refrigerator's control system to accurately maintain the desired cooling levels based on the readings it provides. 

Causes of a bad thermistor can include wear and tear from constant use, exposure to extreme temperatures that can damage the component, or electrical issues such as short circuits.

Symptoms of a bad Thermistor Kit include:

  • The refrigerator or freezer is too cold or not cold enough
  • The appliance cycles on and off more frequently or for longer periods than normal
  • Unexplained changes in temperature settings

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

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Amanda, First, remove power to the refrigerator, Clear and remove the top shelf(s). Squeeze the tabs on each side of the clear light cover /lens and pull the cover down to release it from the holding tabs. Remove the light bulb, Use a flat blade screwdriver to release the 4 tabs, insert the the blade into the slots and carefully pry out on the retainer clips. Use a clean or taped putty knife to carefully pry along the front edge of the housing, to release it from the front of the cabinet liner. Once out, disconnect the wiring harness from the cabinet wiring and set the assembly aside. Cut the wires at the thermistor and unclip the thermistor. Splice the two wires from the replacement to the cut wires and reverse the procedure.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, December 26, 2018

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