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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Dispenser Micro Switch by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18017667
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2162361

Fix a refrigerator water or ice dispenser that won't activate or keeps running continuously. This micro switch controls dispenser operation. DIY-friendly.

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For Whirlpool Refrigerator Dispenser Micro Switch (Part Number: OEM18017667)

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Gwen, You would simply disconnect the wiring from the switches and to remove the switch you would lift up on the pins on the outer parts of the switch and slide switch out.

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Wes for Model Number ED2KHAXVQ01

Water dispenser not dispensing when pushbutton filter is installed in grill. Normal dispensing occurs when filter is removed. Filter has been replaced twice thinking there may be blockage. Originally, the problem was cleared with the filter replacement. Few days later, problem reoccurred and had not worked since when filter is installed. Prior to total failure, there was a hornlike sound when lever was pushed to attempt dispensing water through filter. The hornlike sound does not occur now when lever is pushed and still no water when filter is installed.

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Hello Wes, You should open the dispense area to inspect for broken pins that should be securing the microswitches on the control bracket W10762670. This is the most likely cause of the complete stoppage while the sound is normally attributed to water valve W10822681 failure.

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Hello Francisco, The micro switch in the dispense area will have nothing to do with water fill. If the water valve receives 120Vac for the 6 to 7 seconds it is supposed to during the icemakers' cycle, the water valve is bad. If it never sends the voltage to the water valve, the contacts inside the icemaker have failed and the icemaker will need to be replaced.

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Brian, The first check should be a clogged filter or low water pressure. If your sure those are OK, then check for a stuck actuator switch WP2162361 or stuck button 2210502. Remove the two mounting screws and lower the assembly and check the button and switch, before you remove or check the operation of the individual components.

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Pat, Check the crushed/cube solenoid by the auger motor to make sure that is not stuck in the up position and the ice bin arm is in it properly. If it is stuck then you will want to get it back to the down position. This should correct the issue and if not then the solenoid would be faulty and need to be replaced.

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Hello Roger, You need to pull the tech sheet from behind the kickpanel and run the diagnostic mode. This will pull the fault codes and point you in the direction of the problem.

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