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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Defrost Timer by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18028053
Manufacturer Part Number: WP4391974

Fix excessive frost buildup in your freezer with this defrost timer. Restores the 6-hour defrost cycle to keep cooling consistent. Moderate DIY repair.

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For Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Timer (Part Number: OEM18028053)

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Hello Jerry. We can only recommend using the manufacturer replacement timer on the unit. In your case it is an ADC WP2304093 for the unit. Thank you.

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Hello Kenny. You will need to place the black wire onto terminal number 1 of the timer. Thanks.

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Anna,

If you pull the unit out and remove the cover at the bottom, the defrost timer should be located on the right side and you would just remove 2 screws to take it out and disconnect the harness and plug into the new one.

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Hello Robert,
You will need to connect the black lead to the number 1 terminal on the defrost timer for proper operation.

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Hello KIm,
You will need to slip the end of the black jumper lead onto terminal 1 of the defrost timer. This will ensure a defrost cycle every 6 hours for optimum performance.

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Hello Jon. The difference is cumulative vs continuous run. Either will work, but your model calls for the wire to be on terminal number 1. Thanks.

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