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Customer Questions and Answers for Actuator Switch Kit by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM14103930
Manufacturer Part Number: W10342596

The Actuator Switch Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool trash compactors. This part activates the compaction cycle when the trash compactor's door is shut and locked, ensuring the unit operates safely and effectively. The actuator switch signals the control system to start the compaction process, an essential step in reducing the volume of waste.

Causes of a malfunctioning actuator switch can include prolonged use leading to mechanical wear, electrical failures within the switch itself, or misalignment issues with the compactor's door. 

Symptoms of a bad Actuator Switch Kit include:

  • The compactor fails to start the compaction cycle
  • The system starts only intermittently or not at all
  • Unexpected halting of the compaction process
  • The need to manually engage or adjust the switch to start the cycle

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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Brogan for Model Number KUCC151LSS0

Will this part fix the issue with the compactor banging and needing to be shut off manually? It still compacts but makes this terrible banging noise. I have a chart that shows a Momentary Start Switch towards the bottom of the unit. It gives some steps for troubleshooting and states that this could be the cause. We have already replaced the top limit directional switch which did not help. So based on what I have read, it seems that this switch might work. Can you confirm? Thank you.

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Brogan, Yes, the momentary start switch could be the source of your issue, as well as the motor centrifugal switch. if you have a multimeter you can check the momentary switch , when you press the lever it should have a "closed " circuit, release the lever and the circuit should close(test it several times) if it checks OK, replace the motor switch W10439651 Thanks and Good Luck

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, October 5, 2011

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