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Customer Questions and Answers for Light Socket (Straight) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18045960
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10119935

This light socket replaces a worn or heat-damaged lamp holder so your appliance light works reliably again. Its straight-connector design fits applications with in-line wiring, ensuring a secure electrical connection to the interior light bulb.

  • Holds the light bulb and supplies power to it
  • Restores interior illumination for better visibility
  • Straight terminal orientation for housings requiring inline wiring clearance
  • Typical signs of failure: light stays off with a good bulb, flickers, or shows heat damage at the socket
What's included: 1 light socket Install notes:
  • Disconnect power at the breaker or unplug before servicing; allow the area to cool completely
  • Remove any lens/cover; transfer wires one at a time to maintain correct connections
  • Secure the socket with existing bracket/fasteners; do not overtighten
  • Test light operation before reassembly and confirm the door switch activates the light

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For Whirlpool Light Socket (Straight) (Part Number: OEM18045960)

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Hello Sheena. Unplug the unit and remove the control box from the unit. Then you will unplug the wires going to the receptacle WPW10119935. Squeeze the tabs on the receptacle and remove it from the control box. Snap the new receptacle into the control box and reinstall the unit in reverse order. Hope this helps.

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Margaret for Model Number Maytag MTB2456AE

I contacted the chat forum at Appliance Pros and they sent me to this website. The problem - both the lights in my refridgerator burned out at about the same time. The light in the freezer still works. I replaced the bulbs but neither of them works. Do I need to change the receptacle too? If so, is that something that can be done by my husband? Does the wattage of the bulbs matter? The new bulbs are 60 watts, the old ones were 40 watts Could there be anything else wrong with the wiring, etc.? Thanks for your help.

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Hello Margaret. You will need to check and see if the door switch W11384469 is bad on the unit. If so, it will prevent power from going to the lights. Also, look for loose or broken wires on the unit. You will need to remove the control panel inside the refrigerator to access these parts. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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