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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Defrost Timer by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM17955633
Manufacturer Part Number: W10822278

Fixes ice buildup on freezer coils and warm fridge temps. This defrost timer regulates the automatic defrost cycle. Moderate DIY repair with video guide.

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For Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Timer (Part Number: OEM17955633)

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Chuck Pag, based on your model number, you should have Black, Pink, Red, and Orange wires going to the defrost timer. Based on that combination, you should put the black lead on the #2 terminal. You have what is called a cumulative run timer. This means the refrigerator will go into defrost every eight hours of compressor run time.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, August 23, 2019

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