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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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To determine where the timer motor lead should be connected, what are the wire colors that are plugged into the timer? Black - Pink - Red - Orange ---> The timer motor lead would go over the #2 terminal. or Orange - Pink - White - Red The timer motor lead would go over the #1 terminal.

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Todd H, To determine where the timer motor lead should be connected, what color are the wires plugged into the timer? 1.-Black 2.-Pink 3.-Red 4.-Orange The timer motor lead would go over the #2 terminal. _________________________________________________________ 1.-Orange 2.-Pink 3.-White 4.-Red The timer motor lead would go over the #1 terminal.

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George, For this model, the black wire will go to terminal number 2 on the timer.

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Muri, Placement of the loose black wire for the defrost timer: 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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