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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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Roger,
Based on the information provided the loose black wire should go onto terminal two.

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Sharon, the instructions would come with the defrost timer W10822278 and there is a general repair video on the item page as well to assist with replacing this part.

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CJ, it would be recommended that the evaporator is inspected for a full frost pattern. If the evaporator does not have a light frost coating on all of the evaporator coils after 1 hour of compressor run time, there is a sealed system failure (if the condenser coils are clean).

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Darren,
We will need you to provide the model number because the wiring diagram from your model will tell us what lead the black wire should go on.

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Jessie, Thanks for the question!!! You would need to place the black wire from the timer onto the terminal labeled number 2.

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