Thread: Whirlpool Side-by-side filter light blinking

I've never run into this issue before, did you try to reset that filter status light?

Jake

Yes, I've tried resetting the status light and that did not help. Last night I unplugged the refrigerator and let it sit for about 2-3 mins and then plugged it back in and this has stopped the flashing for now. I will check again this evening to see if the blinking has returned.

The light would blink 5 times and then stay solid green. Some alarm indicator maybe?

Possibly, but not sure.

The adaptive defrost board is where that circuit is, other than that you have no more electronic parts on your model.

Keep us posted.

Jake

Light started blinking again today. Blinks 5 times when door is opened, then goes solid green. Any idea?

Nope, sorry, no other ideas.

Jake

Recently the flashing went from several flashes and then turning solid to now the green light continually flashes the entire time the door is open.
I found this service bulletin http://www.whirlpoolparts.ca/POL/Ser...e=8178769C.pdf . Could this be my problem? I still haven't noticed any decrease in functionality but fear a problem is occurring.

You may have a problem with the adaptive defrost control. Some of the older boards had a part go out and you couldn't reset the filter status. Read this service flash.
This is the one for your model:



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Excellent, thank you. Instead of replacing the board, can I cut out the resistor as shown in the service bulletin from my link?

I've never tried it. You don't have a defrost problem and that's all that service flash addresses. Cutting out the resistor doesn't mean the WFI will reset. Do you have that style board on your model? I think yours is different.