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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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Muri, Placement of the loose black wire for the defrost timer: If the timer harness Has a white wire use terminal #1 If the timer harness does not have a white wire use terminal #2

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Hello Robert, on your model the jumper wire goes to terminal 2 on the defrost timer.

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Ira, as the fans and compressor are operating, the evaporator can be inspected for a frost pattern. If there is not a frost pattern after 30 minutes of compressor run time, there would be a sealed system failure that would require an EPA-certified technician for repair.

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KL, There is a defrost bimetal on the evaporator and the black lead for the timer will go to terminal number 2.

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Gregg G, If the timer harness Has a white wire use terminal #1 for the black wire and if the timer harness does not have a white wire use terminal #2 for the black wire.

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Kevin, If there is a black wire on the refrigerator harness then the black lead on the timer will go to terminal number 1 and if there is not a black wire on the refrigerator harness then it will go to terminal number 2.

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