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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 J.H.,
For the configuration on the model provided, you should connect the loose black wire to terminal #1 .

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Hello Gary. You will need to place the black wire onto terminal number 1 of the new timer as well.

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Hello Darcy. You will need to place the black wire onto terminal number 2 of the timer.

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Hello Suits. You will need to attach the black wire to the number 2 terminal of the timer.

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Hello Len,
The loose lead on the timer will connect to terminal number One on the defrost timer and it will plug right into the existing connector on your unit. The reading on your defrost heater sounds like you have a good element. The only other thing to the defrost cycle on your model is the wiring harness. If by a heat probe, you are referring to a defrost drain heater 819043, it should be fine.

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