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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Defrost Timer by Whirlpool

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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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Hello Winter, you'll want to look at the wires going to the defrost timer, if you have Black, Pink, Red, and Orange, attach the black lead to the #2 terminal. If you have Orange, Pink, White, and Red, attach it to the #1 terminal. Thanks!

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David, Take a look at the color of wires that attach to your defrost timer, if you have a black, pink, red, and orange wire, put the black lead over the #2 terminal. If you have an orange, pink, white, and red wire, place the black lead over the #1 position.

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KK, terminal number 2 would be where the wire would need to be placed. The run timer listed on the wiring diagram is indeed the same as the defrost timer.

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Hello Jeff, look at the wires going to the defrost timer, if you have Black, Pink, Red, and Orange, attach the black lead to the #2 terminal. If you have Orange, Pink, White, and Red, attach it to the #1 terminal. Hope this helps!

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Jamey, For this issue unit, the defrost timer black wire will go on terminal number 1.

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Hello Rob, the parts index shows the defrost timer in the control housing that is on the fresh food ceiling, it shows 2 screws from the underside holding the defrost timer in place. That being said what you are describing sounds like speed nuts on plastic stems if that is the case then carefully pry off the speed nuts as they will be reused.

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Bob, The "loose" Black timer motor wire will attach and slip down terminal 1. The Orange wire will attach to terminal 1 also. The Pink wire will attach to terminal 2, The White wire will attach to terminal 3. The Red wire will attach to terminal 4. Install the timer and restore power to the refrigerator, and check for operation. Thanks,

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