Industrial Master Mechanic./Industrial Master Electrician for Model Number WRF560SEYM02 1. Is part # W10383615 the latest part number for thermistor replacement on Whirlpool model number WRF560SEYM02 and models of similar design/manufacturer? 2. Or, is there a newer design for the part with different operating parameters that will provide more efficient evaporator defrosting? 3. If so, what are the resistance readings at STANDARD temperatures for the older and newer thermistor design(s). Refer to the following statements and questions. 4. Thermistor's resistance readings are dependent on specific temperatures. Therefore, a standard temperature (F or C) to resistance ratio must be established in order to determine if a thermistor is operating within specified design parameters. Please contact Whirlpool and request the resistance readings of the thermistor part number W10383615 at an ice bath of 32 degrees F and at a stated temperature other than "room temperature". It would be best if boiling point at 14.7 lbs./psi or some other reference was given. Room temp. is vague. That information will provide a basis for determining if the component is calibrated and operating within the span of designed parameters. 5. The above information will help your staff and customers determine if the thermistor is either the problem, part of the problem or not. Guessing what is wrong, a.k.a. Easter egging, is not an efficient method of trouble shooting and it is expensive. (For those who are not aware, this appears to be a major source of refrigeration issues with all electronic controlled units from the same manufacturer.) 5. The above information would help customers determine if the thermistor is the problem or not. Guessing what is wrong, a.k.a. Easter egging, is not an efficient method of trouble shooting and it is expensive. (For those who are not aware, this appears to be a major source of refrigeration issues with all electronic controlled units from the same manufacturer.)
Answer Hello. WPW10383615 is the correct thermistor for the model number you provided. There is no newer designed one. As for defrosting, this is the part the manufacturer says to use. Whirlpool does not offer the resistance value on their tech sheets so you would need to contact them for that information. They do say to properly test the thermistors in the unit, you need to use the diagnostic mode listed on your tech sheet provided with your unit. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, December 15, 2015