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Customer Questions and Answers for Sensor by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18040527
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8576468

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For Whirlpool Sensor (Part Number: OEM18040527)

John for Model Number Whirlpool WGD 6400 SWO

Hello, When set in the automatic mode, this dryer is suppose to sense when the clothes are dry and shut off, based upon heat setting. It does shut off, but the clothes are still damp. Starting it again, it does the same thing in approximately the same amount of time, with the load still being damp, although less. Eventually, you'd get the load dry if you continued in this manner. Drying the load on a timed cycle works fine. Would part no. AP3083393 be the culprit or is there another solution to the problem?

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Hello John. Yes, need to check and make sure the venting system is clear and the blower wheel on the unit is not clogged.

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Hello Dennis. No, the sensor bar WP8576468 will not cause the unit not to heat. Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater and thermostats and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Hello Janet. The sensor bar WP8576468 comes with everything you will need to install it. You will remove the screw securing the sensor bar and unplug the wire going to it. Reinstall in reverse order. Hope this helps.

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