Whirlpool Refrigerator/freezer bimetal defrost thermostat WP4387503, Fixes Freezer not defrosting
Genuine Whirlpool clip-on bimetal defrost thermostat that senses evaporator temperature during defrost and cycles the defrost heater off after frost or ice melts.
Genuine Whirlpool clip-on bimetal defrost thermostat that senses evaporator temperature during defrost and cycles the defrost heater off after frost or ice melts.
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Common Symptoms
- Frost buildup
- Freezer not defrosting
- Freezer section too warm
- Refrigerator too warm
- Refrigerator runs too long
Check Before Replacing
- Verify the refrigerator or freezer model number against the part’s compatibility listing before ordering.
- With power disconnected, inspect whether the thermostat is securely clipped to the evaporator and whether its wiring or terminals show visible damage.
- A qualified technician may test thermostat continuity at the appropriate temperature; do not assume a failed thermostat without checking the complete defrost system.
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Part Details
Key Features
- Clip-on design
- Bimetal construction
- Monitors evaporator temperature during the defrost cycle
- Genuine Whirlpool OEM part
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before installation.
- Safely protect or remove perishable food while power is disconnected.
- Follow the appliance-specific service instructions; model-specific access and wiring can vary.
Verified Compatible Models
3XKVN510000, 3XKVN510001, 7ST21HPXLQ00, 7ST21HPXLQ02, 8ET1WTKXKT04, 8GT2FTKXSS00, 8GT9FTKXST00, 8VET0WPKKQ04, 10642102300, 10642102301, 10642104300, 10642106300, 10642106301, 10660162990, 10660167990, 10660172990, 10660172991, 10660177990, 10660182000, 10660182001, 10660184001, 10660187000, 10660192000, E18PKXYG00, E18PKXYN00, E18PKXYW00, ED25DMXDB00, ED25DMXDN00, ED25DMXDW00, ER2MHKXPL00, ET1FHMXMQ01, ET1FHMXMT00, ET1FHTXMT00, ET1FHTXMT02, ET1FTEXMQ00, ET1LFKXKB03, ET1MHEXRB00, ET1MHKXMT00, ET1MTKXKQ00, ET1MTMXKQ02, ET1RHMXKT02, ET1WTKXKQ02, ET1WTKXKQ08, ET2AHTXMQ01, ET2AHTXMQ02, ET8CHMXKT04, ET8GHMXLQ05, ET8LFKXKQ04, ET8MTKXKQ00, ET8WTMXKT07, ET18GKXHW00, ET18NKXDW06, ET18NKXFW01, ET18NKXFW04, ET18NMFW03, ET18PKXFW01, ET18TKXBW01, ET21MMXJT01, ET21PKXFW01, ET22DQLB00, ET22RKXGT02, ET22RKXGW02, GR2SHKXKQ02, GR2SHKXMS01, GR2SHTXKL03, GR2SHTXKT02, GR2SHTXMQ01, GR2SHTXMT00, GR9SHKXKQ01, GR9SHKXMQ00, GT1SHTXLQ01, GT2SHMXLS01, GT9SHTXLB01, GT9SHTXLQ00, GT9SHTXLQ01, GT19DKXHW00, GT22DKMXGN00, GT22DKMXGW00, GT22DKXJW01, GT22DMXJB00, KTRC19KMWH00, RT18DKXAW00, RT18DKXFW01, RT18DKXHW00, RT21LMXKQ00, RT21LMXKQ02, ST18HPXKQ00, ST18HPXKQ01, ST18HPXKQ02, ST18HPXKQ03, ST18PKXHW00, ST21HPXLQ01, ST21HPXLQ02, ST21PKXHW00, ST21PKXJW00, ST21PKXJW01, ST21PKXKQ00, ST21PKXKQ01, 7ST21HPXLQ01, ST21HPXLQ00, ST21HPXPQ00, ER9SHKXKQ01, ET1MTMXKT02, ET1MTKXKT08, 10660192001, 10660194001, 10660197000, 10660262990, 10660262991, 10660264991, 10660267990, 10660272990, 10660272991, 10660274991, 10660277990, 10660282990, 10660282991, 10660284991, 10660287990, TT22AKXEN00, GR9SHKXKT00, ET1FTKXKQ07, ET1MTEXMQ00, GR9SHKXKQ00, ET1LFKXKB02, 8VET0WPKKQ02, ET1CHMXKT02, ET1FTKXKT03, 8GR9SHKXKT02, 2ET18GMXJW00, GT19DKXJT00, GR2SHKXKT01, ET1FHMXLQ00
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
Verified Compatible Models
10642102300, 10642102301, 10642104300, 10642106300, 10642106301, 10660162990, 10660167990, 10660172990, 10660172991, 10660177990, 10660182000, 10660182001, 10660184001, 10660187000, 10660192000, 10660192001, 10660194001, 10660197000, 10660262990, 10660262991, 10660264991, 10660267990, 10660272990, 10660272991, 10660274991, 10660277990, 10660282990, 10660282991, 10660284991, 10660287990, 2ET18GMXJW00, 3XKVN510000, 3XKVN510001, 7ST21HPXLQ00, 7ST21HPXLQ01, 7ST21HPXLQ02, 8ET1WTKXKT04, 8GR9SHKXKT02, 8GT2FTKXSS00, 8GT9FTKXST00, 8VET0WPKKQ02, 8VET0WPKKQ04, 8VET2WPKKQ00, E18PKXYG00, E18PKXYN00, E18PKXYW00, ED25DMXDB00, ED25DMXDN00, ED25DMXDW00, ER2MHKXPL00, ER9SHKXKQ01, ET18GKXHW00, ET18NKXDW06, ET18NKXFW01, ET18NKXFW04, ET18NMFW03, ET18PKXFW01, ET18TKXBW01, ET1CHMXKT02, ET1FHMXLQ00, ET1FHMXMQ01, ET1FHMXMT00, ET1FHTXMT00, ET1FHTXMT02, ET1FTEXMQ00, ET1FTKXKQ07, ET1FTKXKT03, ET1LFKXKB02, ET1LFKXKB03, ET1MHEXRB00, ET1MHKXMT00, ET1MTEXMQ00, ET1MTKXKQ00, ET1MTKXKT08, ET1MTMXKQ02, ET1MTMXKT02, ET1RHMXKT02, ET1WTKXKQ02, ET1WTKXKQ08, ET21MMXJT01, ET21PKXFW01, ET22DQLB00, ET22RKXGT02, ET22RKXGW02, ET2AHTXMQ01, ET2AHTXMQ02, ET8CHMXKT04, ET8GHMXLQ05, ET8LFKXKQ04, ET8MTKXKQ00, ET8WTMXKT07, GR2SHKXKQ00, GR2SHKXKQ02, GR2SHKXKT01, GR2SHKXMS01, GR2SHTXKB00, GR2SHTXKL03, GR2SHTXKT02, GR2SHTXMQ01, GR2SHTXMT00, GR9SHKXKQ00, GR9SHKXKQ01, GR9SHKXKT00, GR9SHKXMQ00, GR9SHMXKQ01, GT19DKXGN02, GT19DKXHW00, GT19DKXJT00, GT1SHTXLQ01, GT1SHTXLT00, GT22DKMXGN00, GT22DKMXGW00, GT22DKXJW01, GT22DMXJB00, GT2SHMXLS01, GT9SHTXLB01, GT9SHTXLQ00, GT9SHTXLQ01, KTRC19KMWH00, RT18DKXAW00, RT18DKXFW01, RT18DKXHW00, RT21LMXKQ00, RT21LMXKQ02, ST18HPXKQ00, ST18HPXKQ01, ST18HPXKQ02, ST18HPXKQ03, ST18PKXHW00, ST21HPXLQ00, ST21HPXLQ01, ST21HPXLQ02, ST21HPXPQ00, ST21PKXHW00, ST21PKXJW00, ST21PKXJW01, ST21PKXKQ00, ST21PKXKQ01, TT22AKXEN00
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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