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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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George,

The black wire lead will go on the terminal labeled number 1 for your unit.

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Jack,

The first thing that you will want to check is to make sure that the compressor is running. If the compressor is running but the unit is not cooling then it would most likely be a sealed system issue but would want to see if there is any frost on the coils in the freezer compartment. if the compressor is running but no frost on the coils then this would be a sealed system issue and will need a tech. If the compressor is not running then this will most likely be a start relay on the compressor that has failed.

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Hello Jon. Yes, it will pause and then continue to the next step. That is normal.

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Hello Chris,
Terminal 1 leads to the temperature control/thermostat, terminal 2 goes to the defrost circuit, terminal 3 goes to neutral, and terminal 4 goes to the compressor and operating circuits.

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Hello Ollie. You will need to place the wire on the number 1 terminal of the timer.

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