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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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Pam, You can check the freezer thermistor at the electronic control/display panel in the fridge compartment, heres some infor : On the jazz control board connector J2 pin 3 (white/orange) and Pin 2 9white/yellow)Unplug connector from the board and check resistance across the 2 wires , Temperature/resistance at 77°F / 10,000 ohms, at 36°F / 29,500 ohms, at 0°F / 86,300 ohms. The refrigerator compartment Thermistor is mounted to the control panel housing interior, has the same resistance readings and is in the same J2 connector, pin 3 (white/orange) and pin 1 (white). Should you need a thermistor 12002355 will be used to replace either one. Good Luck and Thanks

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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