Whirlpool Refrigerator Bi-Metal Defrost Sensor L42-12F

This part senses the temperature of the evaporator coil and relays the information to the control board.

Defrost thermostat can be used on Whirlpool®, Admiral®, Amana®, Crosley®, Estate®, Jenn-Air®, Kenmore®, Kitchen-Aid®, Magic Chef®, Maytag®, & Roper®. Open Temperature: 45°&n

The temperature sensor monitors the evaporator coil to check if it is frosted/iced over so that air cannot flow through it. Excess frost/ice can cause problems for the refrigerator. This is an exact...