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Customer Questions and Answers for Light Bulb by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM17997822
Manufacturer Part Number: W10857122

The Light Bulb is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This part illuminates the water and ice dispenser area, providing visibility and ease of use, especially in low light conditions. 

Over time, the light bulb can fail due to normal wear and tear, electrical surges, or damage from vibrations and impacts. 

Symptoms of a bad light bulb include:

  • The dispenser area not lighting up when activated
  • Flickering or dim lighting
  • The bulb failing to turn on consistently

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Light Bulb (Part Number: OEM17997822)

Pam for Model Number SDE4606AYW

I have removed the light bulb from the plastic housing, so that I can replace it. The plastic housing has a small pea size bubble created by melting near the light bulb and it is obvious the whole plastic cover has been melted a bit. Should I even try to replace the light bulb, for fear it will melt again? It may be the door switch that isn't turning the light bulb off when the door is closed? Any thoughts? We have already replaced the motor and I'm about to order the Variable Temp switch; which is also not working--only one click at the far left; but I can manipulate the knob and get it to dry at the hottest temp. by counting the clicks; so I think it is worth replacing. Hopefully I don't need the knob too.

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Pam, It may be that the door may have been left cracked open and caused the issue with the melting. If the light does not go off it would indicate that the door is still open and the unit would not run at this point. You would just want to replace the light.

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Hello How do I replace the light bulb, When you open the dryer door look to the top of the opening underneath and you will see a plastic shield. There is a screw holding in place. Remove screw and cover and the light bulb is in this compartment.

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