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Customer Questions and Answers for Dispenser Lever Retainer by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18018363
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2194719

The Dispenser Lever Retainer is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It secures the dispenser lever, which allows for the proper dispensing of water or ice when activated.

Causes of a bad dispenser lever retainer can include physical damage from repeated use, breakage due to accidental impact, or general wear and tear over time. 

Symptoms of a bad dispenser lever retainer include:

  • The dispenser lever feeling loose or wobbly
  • Difficulty in dispensing water or ice
  • The lever not returning to its original position after use
  • Unusual noises when using the dispenser

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

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Rick, With the auger motor being new you will want to check the bracket on the dispenser. If you take a flat blade screwdriver under the bottom lip of the frame and pop the frame off and lift to remove. Once out check where the switches are on the bracket, there are pins on the bracket that hold the switches that have a tendancy to break and cause this issue. If they are broken then replace the bracket WP2180226.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, July 21, 2015

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