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Customer Questions and Answers for Sensor by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18040527
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8576468

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Alan,

With the unit doing this from cold state would say that this will most likely be a faulty control board. It would be recommended to access the tech sheet and see if there are any error codes showing.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, November 17, 2017

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Alan, The sensor wouldn't affect the start or run of the dryer, you may want to clean the sensor assembly using a clean rag and rubbing alcohol, to remove any residual softener deposits. Check and make sure you don't have the wrinkle release or wrinkle prevent option/cycle selected. If the problem persists, you'll need to check for a loose wire connection at the machine control board, check that the door is closing and latching properly and the door switch circuit is OK.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, November 17, 2017

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