What does the defrost timer look like and how to replace?
SOURCE: Model ED20PKXAN01 side by side. Defrost timer
The timer could be set for accumulative instead of continuous . The one wire on the timer , set on the wrong terminal .
SOURCE: My Whirlpool refrigerator trips the main breaker of 40 Amps
A refrig cannot pull 40 amps in defrost , unless there is a direct short in the defrost system ( timer , heater , bimetal ) . I would use an extention cord ( for test purposes only ) , and try a different plug . Sounds like the circuit breaker is weak . In defrost , the MOST you should get , is 6 amps . This will not throw a 40 amp breaker . If you have an amp meter , remove the back refrig panel behind the refrig , and connect to one of the power cord lines (just not the green ground ) , turn into defrost and check the amps . This will tell you if short is in refrig , or weak breaker .
SOURCE: where is defrost timer located on whirlpool model # ET1CHKXKQOO
inside the refrigerator compartment above the cover that houses the temperature controls,you need to remove this grill its there
In this photo you may have bad contacts inside timer part 4 in photo=> ET8WTKXKB03 Controls Ethier way I don't think it will be hard to find, Thanks, Sea Breeze
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