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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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Hello Ron, thank you for contacting AppliancePartsPros.com On this model the black lead of the timer should go on the #2 terminal with the pink wire.

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Hello John, thank you for contacting AppliancePartsPros.com The black lead should go over the #1 position and the Orange wire should connect to that spade connector. Pink goes to 2, white goes to 3, and red goes to 4.

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Hello Kit, thanks for reaching out to AppliancePartsPros.com Defrost timer 4388932 is the correct part for this model and would be wired as follows: 1.-Black 2.-Pink 3.-Red 4.-Orange The timer motor lead would go over the #2 terminal.

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Chuck, While it is possible to do this, it would be best to get a replacement with the clip.

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Hello Brian, and thank you for your question. As the defrost timer W10822278 is used across many models and the terminal position changes from model to model, an easy way to identify the terminal is if there is a white wire or not. Since your defrost timer does not have a white wire going to it, the black wire would go to terminal 2.

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Gary, thanks for the question, 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 Jay, and thank you for your question. The diffuser 1126124 is a mechanical part that does not utilize electricity. As this is the case, a broken connector on the diffuser, a broken connector rod, pivot arm, or other component could be the cause of failure. Inspecting from the control knob to the diffuser would be recommended.

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David, thanks for the question. The black wire for your model goes on terminal #1

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