Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Defrost Timer by Whirlpool

Hello Paul. The wire goes onto terminal number 2 of the defrost timer.

Hello Bob. If the ice is in the bottom and not on the coils, you will need to check the drain. Here is a link to our Repair Forum, this is a free service to our customers. Use this link to access the repair for your question.
http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/refrigerator-freezer-repair/173916-kenmore-top-mount-refrig-h2o-build-up.html

Eric, Based on the partial information you supplied, the timer motor black loose wire will attach to terminal no.2. Wiring should be identical to Procedure 2, pg.3 of the instruction sheet #482494. Black wire attaches to terminal #1, Pink wire attaches to terminal#2,Red wire attaches to terminal#3 and Orange wire attaches to terminal#4.

Hello Luis. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the evaporator coils in the freezer. 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

Russ,

When you open the refrigerator door and looking at the bottom right side of the control panel there will be a hole there. If you put a flat blade screwdriver into that hole and turn until you hear a click. At this point the fans and unit should turn on. This issue is most likely caused by a stuck defrost timer.

Hello Steve. For cumulative run timer
push slotted loose timer
motor lead over & all the
way down terminal
number 2 with wire
toward timer motor.

Dennis,

Without the proper model number it would be difficult to say if the W10822278 will work for your unit. With the unit being a coldspot which is made by whirlpool it is a good likelihood that it would work but without the model cannot be for sure. The model number is normally located on the inside of the refrigerator compartment or at the bottom of the door around the frame.

Hello Preston. No, based on the test, the timer is bad and will need to be replaced.

Hello John. For cumulative run timer
push slotted loose timer
motor lead over & all the
way down terminal
number 2 with wire
toward timer motor.

Hello Mark. For cumulative run timer
push slotted loose timer
motor lead over & all the
way down terminal
number 2 with wire
toward timer motor.