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Customer Questions and Answers for Water Level Switch (Float) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18043332
Manufacturer Part Number: WP99002560

This water level switch senses the dishwasher's tub float and controls the water inlet. Replacing a worn switch restores correct filling, helping prevent overfilling or dry cycles that can reduce cleaning performance. What it does:

  • Monitors the float position to open/close the fill circuit at the proper water level
  • Common symptoms: dishwasher won't fill or stops filling too soon
  • May also cause continuous filling/overfill if contacts are stuck closed
  • Intermittent operation can leave the tub underfilled and washing performance poor

What's included:

  • 1 water level (float) switch

Install notes:

  • Disconnect power and shut off the water supply before servicing
  • Remove the toe/kick panel to access the switch near the float assembly under the tub
  • Note wire positions; transfer connectors one at a time and secure the switch in its bracket
  • The float moves freely and actuates the switch before reassembly and testing

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Marcus, For this machine to start the door switch has to have continuity in a closed state for power to get to the timer. There are two on this unit and one switch carrys voltage and the other switch is the neutral side. Check your home power supply at the junction behind the kick panel first to make sure there are not any burned out wires or loose connections. Also advance the timer to other sections in a cycle to see if it washes or drains.Make sure the float switch is not stuck in the up position inside the unit not allowing a fill. I would first inspect the door switches in this scenario.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, January 27, 2020

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