W10822278 Refrigerator Defrost Timer110v (BULK WITHOUT BAG)

Technical specifications:

• Part type: Ice Melting Timer (Defrost Timer).

• Compatibility: piece W10822278 It is an original component of Whirlpool It is used in many Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Maytag refrigerators.

• Voltage: Designed to work hard 110 volts Standard voltage in homes).

• Function: It is the refrigerator's "clock" responsible for the thawing cycle. The timer regularly switches the electricity path; It cuts off the power to the "compressor" (Compressor) and turns on the "melting heater" (Defrost Heater) for a specified period of time to melt ice accumulations on the cooling coils, and then restarts the cooling system again.

• Design: A mechanical unit containing a small motor and a gear set (Gear Train) that periodically moves electrical contact points.

Methods of use and installation

• When to replace:

  • Heavy snow accumulation: If you notice that the cooling coils in the freezer are completely covered with ice and do not melt automatically, knowing that the heater and sensor (Thermostat) are intact.

  • The refrigerator is constantly running: If the refrigerator does not stop working completely, the timer may be "stuck" in cooling mode and never go into thawing mode.

  • The refrigerator is not cooling: If the timer is "stuck" in defrost mode, the compressor will remain off and the refrigerator will not cool.

  • Quick test: There is usually a small hole in the timer cover that allows you to rotate the gears manually using a small screwdriver. If you turn it and hear a "tick" (Click) and the heater starts working or the compressor stops, the timer is most likely the damaged piece.