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The Whirlpool controls the timing of a refrigerator's automatic defrost cycle. It switches the system between normal refrigeration and defrost operation at scheduled intervals, allowing accumulated frost on the evaporator coil to be removed.

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At predetermined intervals, the timer changes the refrigerator from cooling operation to defrost mode. The heater can remove frost from the evaporator coil before the timer switches the system back to normal refrigeration.

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Symptoms may include excessive frost buildup, reduced cooling, irregular defrost cycles, or a refrigerator that remains in defrost mode. These symptoms can also involve other components in the automatic defrost circuit.

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The installation position varies by refrigerator model. Depending on the design, the timer may be positioned inside a control housing, near the temperature control assembly, or behind the kick plate.

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This is listed for refrigerator models including A8RXCGFXS01, A8RXNGFBS02, A8RXNGFBS01, and A8RXNGMWB00. Compare the complete refrigerator model number with the applicable parts information before ordering.

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The Whirlpool Defrost Timer for Refrigerator is available with Ground shipping and is estimated to arrive within 5–7 business days.

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Yes. The Whirlpool Defrost Timer for Refrigerator is an OEM replacement defrost timer designed for compatible Whirlpool refrigerator models.

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