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Customer Questions and Answers for Diverter Motor by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM16950825
Manufacturer Part Number: W10537869

The Diverter Motor is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers controls the diverter valve, which directs water flow to various spray arms throughout the dishwasher during a wash cycle. By accurately adjusting the flow of water, the diverter motor ensures that dishes are thoroughly cleaned and rinsed by optimizing coverage and water intensity according to the cycle selected.

Causes of a bad Diverter Motor can include electrical failures, mechanical wear over time, or damage from water infiltration.  

Symptoms of a bad Diverter Motor include:

  • Dishes not being cleaned properly due to insufficient water reaching all areas.
  • Unusual noises coming from the dishwasher, which may indicate a struggling or stuck diverter motor.
  • Error codes displayed on the dishwasher that are related to water distribution functions.
  • Leakage from the dishwasher base 

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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Gilbert, With the seal leaking you would definitely need to replace it which is part number WPW10195677. Since it has been leaking on the diverter motor, it would be a good idea to replace the motor as it will have a tendancy to fail from the exposure to the water dripping on it over time. The part number for the diverter motor is W10537869.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, July 14, 2015

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