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Customer Questions and Answers for Micro Switch by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18017667
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2162361

The Micro Switch is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators that is responsible for controlling the ice and water dispenser. The switch operates by responding to mechanical actions, like the pressing of the dispenser paddle or button to open or close to allow water and ice to be dispensed. 

Symptoms of a bad Micro Switch include:

  • The ice or water dispenser not functioning  
  • Intermittent operation of the dispenser 
  • Stuck dispenser preventing ice or water from stopping

Causes of a bad Micro Switch can include physical damage from heavy use, wear and tear over time, or electrical issues such as short circuits that impair the switch's function.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

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Holly, The failed ice maker and a no cool situation are not related. There are several components involved in the cooling cycle of a refrigerator, and now a days, the more commonm issue is a failed defrost control board 4388932. Here's some information to test the ADC control board :" With Bi Metal closed 1. Power off to refrigerator for at least 30 seconds. 2. Thermostat OFF. 3. Power on to refrigerator. in 3-8 seconds, control will turn on defrost heater. Defrost heater will turn on for 21 min. or until bi metal opens. To terminate test remove power from refrigerator. Note, if option #2 does not work, try option #1 before replacing control." Thanks and Good Luck

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, May 1, 2012

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