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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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Hello Susan,
You will need to put the black jumper wire on terminal number 1 for proper operation on the model provided.

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Brian, if the defrost timer is in the defrost mode, there will be a delay until it comes out of defrost. You can however, manually turn the defrost timer knob until you hear the fans and compressor come on.

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Hello Mark,
You will need to put the black jumper lead on the number 1 terminal for the model provided.

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Candace,

The black lead wire on the defrost timer will go on terminal number 1 of this defrost timer.

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Trey, you should have orange, white, red and pink wires going to the defrost timer, therefore, the black lead goes to the #1 terminal.

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