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Customer Questions and Answers for Turbidity Sensor by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18071610
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10705575

The Turbidity Sensor is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It detects the level of particles in the water during the wash cycle, allowing the dishwasher to adjust the cycle duration and water usage for optimal cleaning performance. This sensor ensures that dishes are thoroughly cleaned by monitoring water clarity.

You should replace the turbidity sensor if it becomes faulty or damaged. Causes of a bad turbidity sensor can include regular wear and tear, exposure to hard water minerals, or electrical malfunctions. A malfunctioning sensor can lead to inefficient cleaning cycles and poor wash results.

Symptoms of a bad turbidity sensor include:

  • Dishes not being cleaned properly
  • Dishwasher running longer than usual or shorter cycles
  • Error codes related to the sensor
  • Inconsistent wash performance

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

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Matt for Model Number WDT720PADM0

My dishwasher won’t clean dishes and the soap just drips down the door unused. I checked the resistance of the OWI sensor via 12.1 and 12.3 on the harness. It was an open circuit. I confirmed continuity is good on the wires between the board and the sensor. I replaced the sensor but had the same results from the test. Replaced the sensor again fearing I got a bad one, but still has an open circuit. When performing the service diagnostics, I’ll sometimes get an F6, E6 error and sometimes won’t. The clean LED does not come on when it should in intervals 15 and 12 but it does come on in interval 4. What part do I change next when everything says the OWI sensor is broken but it’s not?

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Matt, if the OWI sensor was being tested via the wire harness W10850395 for the new one as well, it would be likely that there is a wire harness failure that is occurring during the opening and closing of the door. If the meter being used is not an auto range meter, it would need to be set to a reading level just higher than 52K Ohms. Another thing to check if the circulation motor is operating would be the jets of the spray arm. If the jets have a clog, it can affect the water being able to spray into the dispenser when the detergent door is opened.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, November 28, 2022

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