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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 Bruce. You will need to make sure the black wire is on terminal number 1 or 2 of the defrost timer. Also, keep in mind it is going to advance very slowly.

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Hello Jerry. The instruction sheet and wiring diagram is how they determine terminal 1 or 2. However, the timer will work fine on either one. Once is cumulative, which means it runs when compressor runs. Other is continuous which runs all the time. Sounds like you have other issues and the timer is not it. May have bad thermostat or heater.

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Hello Jerry,
The black lead will go to the number 1 terminal on the defrost timer.

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Hello Keith,
You should connect the black jumper lead to terminal 1 on the model provided.

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Lou,

The black lead will go to terminal labeled number 1 on this timer for your unit.

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Zer,

For your unit you will need to put the black lead wire over terminal labeled number 1 on this timer.

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Hello dbeardOH1. You will need to place the black jumper lead on the terminal marked "1" for the model number provided.

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Hello Ken,
You will need to connect the black jumper wire on the defrost timer W10822278 to pin number 1 on the defrost timer for normal operation to occur on the model provided.

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Hello Samol,
You will need to put the black jumper lead on the number 1 terminal.

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