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Customer Questions and Answers for Motor Start Switch by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18038667
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8529896

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Chris, you will want to check that the inner basket moves freely. If the basket does not rotate freely, then this can stop the motor from operating properly. If it does not rotate freely, then you may have a brake/drive W10820043 issue or a gear case 3360629 issue. Another thing to check for is to make sure that the motor coupling is in good condition. There should not be any breaks or stretched out portions of the coupling. If there is, then this indicates a gearcase issue or failure from time and use. If none of these have occurred, then you may have a clutch WP8299642 that is not engaging properly

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, January 29, 2019

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