Whirlpool WP2321258 Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat
Product Description
The Whirlpool WP2321258 Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat controls your Whirlpool refrigerator's predetermined defrost cycle. This dime-sized switch measures the freezer compartment's temperature. The bimetal defrost thermostat activates a switch when a specified amount of frost accumulation is reached. This switch stops the compressor and activates the defrost heater, starting the defrost cycle. This cycle prevents excessive ice accumulation that could impair food storage and cooling effectiveness by melting and draining away the frost. When the temperature climbs over the specified level, the bimetal defrost thermostat resets and the compressor resumes normal operation, ensuring that the refrigerator WP2321258 maintains a consistent and optimal temperature. Basically,
