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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Defrost Timer by Whirlpool

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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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Randall,

The black lead on the timer W10822278 goes on the terminal labeled number 1 with the orange wire per the information provided.

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Hello Marcel,
If you remove the kick panel the wiring diagram should be on the right side under the unit. This is the most common place for the tech sheet to be on the unit. Some models will actually have the tech sheet on the kick panel, (on the back side of it).

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Hello Paul,
The black wire should connect to terminal number 1. This is the center terminal of the three closest together.

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Hello Chris,
Place the black jumper lead to the number one terminal on the defrost timer. This will be the middle terminal of the three that are closest together.

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Dave,

It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the back wall of 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

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Magoo for Model Number 10659542998

Thank you for the rapid response to my question, but I think you might have misunderstood my problem. The ice and frost is building up under the front part of the ice bucket and down around the top part of the ice slide. It sticks to the left side of the fridge and falls down on the frozen foods in my freezer. It builds up under the ice bucket and makes it hard to open the door. This is why I believe it is the defrost timer, but I am not a technician. OK Thanks

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Magoo,


It is possible that your icemaker may be leaking which would cause the issue of water leaking from the bin into the ice chute and down the side wall. It is also possible that the issue could be that the water valve is not fully closing and causing the icemaker to overfill and run out. You can test this by taking the cover off the icemaker and allowing it to cycle by putting a jumper wire between T & H on the motor module. This will allow the unit to run through a cycle. Pull the ice bin out and check to see when the icemaker fills with water whether there is water dripping from the bottom of the icemaker and make sure that the water valve is shutting off.

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Hello Magoo. No, it sounds like the flapper inside the freezer door is not closing properly and will need to be repaired on the unit.

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Cristy,

You may have to advance the timer to the on position which would be to turn until it clicks. Also make sure that you put the black lead on the correct terminal.

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