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Customer Questions and Answers for Start-Device by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18050496
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10197426

The Start Device is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This part provides the necessary electrical connection and power to initiate the refrigerator's compressor operation.

Causes of a bad start device can include electrical surges, regular wear and tear, or internal component failure.

Symptoms of a bad start device include:

  • Refrigerator not cooling
  • Clicking sounds from the refrigerator
  • Compressor not starting
  • Overheating compressor

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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Adrian, No, the WPW10197426 Start Device assembly is not the defrost timer. Your refrigerator does not have a defrost timer or an adaptive defrost control assembly. Your refrigerator has an electronic control board / digital display WPW10503278 . The adaptive defrost control circuitry is contained in the assembly. The control board is located inside the housing WPW10464769 mounted to the ceiling of the refrigerator compartment. To access the control, you'll need to remove power to the refrigerator, on the back side of the housing you should see two slots at the roof line, use a flatblade screwdriver, insert the end into the slot and press in on the plasic tabs, and pull down on the rear corner(s) of the housing, this will release the housing from the ceiling liner, disconnect the wire harness connectors, and release the tabs that hold the board to the housing. Reverse the procedure, re apply power and program the personality code (located on the serial plate tag) into the control.

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