Whirlpool W11296289 Service Manual page 46

COMPONENT ACCESS
2. You will now have access to the Evaporator, Defrost heater,
Defrost thermistor, Defrost drain pan, and Evaporator fan
assembly.
3. Below picture shows freezer components. Defrost thermistor
goes on the cap tube side.
4-6 n Whirlpool , Maytag
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, Amana , & IKEA Refrigerators
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4. The unit does have heat probe in defrost drain. This transfers
the heat from the defrost heater to the drain to prevent ice
build up and causing drain restrictions.
A. Heat Probe
5. Below picture shows auger motor and cube/crushed coil.
A. Auger Solenoid
B. Auger Drive Motor
A
A
B