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Customer Questions and Answers for Cold Control (Refrigerator Thermostat) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18027648
Manufacturer Part Number: WP4317800

Cold control that regulates cooling cycles to maintain set temperatures in the fresh-food section. Replacing a failed control restores more consistent temperature control and helps prevent food spoilage. What it does:

  • Controls compressor/cooling cycles based on the selected temperature setting to maintain cabinet temperature.
  • Common symptoms: refrigerator running constantly, not cooling, or temperature cycling irregularly.
  • Interfaces with the fridge control housing and wiring to open/close the cooling circuit as needed.
What's included: One cold control thermostat. Install notes:
  • Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair.
  • Access the control housing/panel to remove the old control; note wire locations or take a photo for correct reinstallation.
  • Handle any attached sensor or capillary tube gently to avoid kinks or damage.
  • After installation, restore power and the refrigerator reaches and holds the desired temperature.

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For Whirlpool Cold Control (Refrigerator Thermostat) (Part Number: OEM18027648)

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Susan for Model Number 106 8566882

I am having problems with the refrigerator side.Refrigerator side seem to be no air coming out of vent in refrigerator at the top inside of refrigerator.It is turn up on 5 the high seting for being cold.The temp of refrigerator is 47 to 50 degree inside.The frozen side is 0 to 5 degree.We have check the timer defrost out with the ohm meter and no frost is on back panel.Could the problem be a bad cold control in refrigerator.Part number AP3103397 cold control.Air flow control part.Location in front of the defrost timer in refrigerator.

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Hello Susan. Check and see if there is any frost on the back wall of the freezer. If so, It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the back wall of the freezer. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, October 1, 2012

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