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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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Rand, This black lead wire on the timer will go to terminal number 2 for your model.

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Karen, The black lead wire on the timer will go to terminal number 2 on this timer.

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Sara, It sounds like damper at the top back of the refrigerator section may not be opening and would need to be replaced if this is the case. The other thing to look at would be to see if the return air ducts are clogged with ice.

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Woody, If the timer harness Has a white wire use terminal #1 If the timer harness does not have a white wire use terminal #2

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Hello Paul, the manufacturer has discontinued adding the part Instruction Sheet for this part, however for your model place the jumper wire onto Terminal #2 and install the defrost timer.

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