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Customer Questions and Answers for Tangential Fan (Cooling Blower) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18033132
Manufacturer Part Number: WP74008383

This tangential cooling fan moves a wide stream of air across the oven cavity and control area to remove excess heat. Replacing a weak or noisy blower restores proper cooling to help protect control electronics and surrounding surfaces.

  • Circulates cooling air to dissipate heat from the oven and control panel
  • Operates during and after bake/broil/self-clean to keep temperatures in check
  • Helps prevent over-temperature shutdowns and protects internal components
  • Common symptoms: fan won't run, runs loudly or vibrates, weak airflow; control area feels too hot; oven may shut off early or display a cooling fan/over-temp error
What's included: 1 tangential blower assembly Install notes:
  • Disconnect power at the breaker and allow the appliance to cool before servicing
  • Access location varies by model (often behind the control/top trim or rear cover)
  • Note wire positions and mounting orientation; transfer any brackets as needed and reuse original hardware
  • Watch for sharp metal edges; verify smooth, quiet fan operation before reassembly

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For Whirlpool Tangential Fan (Cooling Blower) (Part Number: OEM18033132)

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Susan, the error code provided is in regards to the upper fan WP74008383 not rotating properly. It is recommended that the fan is checked for any obstructions before replacing this fan.

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John, Occasionally the cooling fan bracket can vibrate. Simple foam tape or some dampening material could resolve this. The other option would be the fan being the problem, possible bearings in the motor or some other issue. WP74008383

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Hello Tjaws, The lower fan motor assembly is WP74008437 for the model provided. The service manual for the unit states the following: Lower Blower Motor NOTE: Requires removal of the unit from the cabinet. 1. Remove unit from the cutout, see “Removing and Replacing Unit” procedure. 2. Remove screws securing the rear top and rear bottom outer wrapper from the chassis. 3. Disconnect and label wire terminals connected to the blower motor. 4. Gently pull plastic wire harness ties from oven chassis, securing wire harness. 5. Remove back screws securing the back half of the upper oven chassis to the lower oven chassis. 6. Tip the back portion of the upper oven forward and place blocking material between the two oven chassis. 7. Remove screws securing blower motor assembly to vent assembly. 8. Replace and reverse procedure to reassemble blower motor.

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Hello Sara. No Reverse Airflow Fan rotation (no/low RPM). You will need to check the fan motor in the unit.

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Joseph, The error code indicating the fan rotation error would mean that the fan is either bad or has build up in it that is not allowing it to rotate freely. You will want to pull the fan out and check for obstructions. If clear then replace fan part number WP74008383.

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Hi D.M. Remove Power. Remove door, (if needed) for accessibility. Remove control panel lower trim panel. Remove and unhook the control panel ribbon cable and electricial connectors. The fan assy. part # WP74008383, is bolted in the LT. Rear behind the control panel. Reassemble on reverse. Thank You.

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