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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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Ray,

The black lead will go on terminal number 2 for your model refrigerator. For the ground wire just attach to a piece of metal on the inside of the refrigerator

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Hello Mike,
You are correct. The black lead connects to terminal number 1. This will provide a defrost cycle every 8 hours.

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Hello Bill. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Hello Tony. For continuous run timer
push slotted loose timer
motor lead over & all the
way down terminal
number 1 with wire
toward timer motor.

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Matt,

For your unit you will need to connect the black lead on the defrost timer to the number 1 terminal of the timer.

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Hello Bob. Based on the information you provided, it sounds more like the cold control than the timer in the unit. The reason is, turning off and on the cold control has no effect on the timer advancing in the unit. You will need to replace the cold control.

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Theresa, No advancing the defrost timer wouldn't make a difference in the timer operation. You do have to make sure the timer is wired correctly based on the wiring diagram of the refrigerator. The cold control could be the issue as well, but without a model number, we can't verify the proper wiring at the timer, or trace circuits to advise you properly.

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Hello Theresa. For continuous run timer
push slotted loose timer
motor lead over & all the
way down terminal
number 1 with wire
toward timer motor.

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