Customer Questions and Answers for Pump&Motor by Whirlpool

The Pump and Motor Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. This assembly is responsible for draining water from the dishwasher during the drain cycle and recirculating water during the wash cycle. It works continuously throughout the cleaning process to remove dirty water and reuse clean water.

Causes of a bad pump and motor assembly include failures in the motor that drives the pump or internal clogging/blockages of the pump mechanism. 

Symptoms of a bad pump and motor assembly include:

• Incomplete draining of water at the end of the cycle  
• Leaks or flooded bottom of the dishwasher
• Loud vibrating or grinding noises coming from underneath during the operation
• The dishwasher failing to fill or recirculate water properly

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