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Customer Questions and Answers for Steam Vent by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18065850
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10469575

The Steam Vent is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It is designed to allow steam to escape from the dishwasher during and after the washing cycle, preventing excessive moisture buildup inside the appliance.

Causes of a bad steam vent can include clogs due to mineral deposits or food particles, damage to the vent mechanism from repeated use or accidental impact, and wear over time that affects its sealing capability. A malfunctioning steam vent can disrupt the dishwasher’s drying process and lead to poor performance.

Symptoms of a bad steam vent include:

  • Excessive moisture or condensation inside the dishwasher
  • Poor drying performance
  • Noticeable steam escaping from areas other than the designated vent
  • Unusual noises during the drying cycle

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Steam Vent (Part Number: OEM18065850)

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Dave S, You should read 120 volts at the dispenser solenoid when activated. As far as it not having a fan, some models are now adding a fan for the drying cycle, it appears your model does not have one.

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Jim, Yes you will need to remove the cover from the inside of the door by twisting it off and then remove the vent by rotating it.

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Hello Bill. Yes, you will need to order WPW10469575 for the vent. In most cases you can replace it without removing the control panel cover.

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Terry K for Model Number kuds301xbl

I am getting excessive amount of moisture out of the vent (Part Number: AP6021947). Could it be a problem with the vent itself? I had the outer door cover off this weekend and the sound dampening material was soaked at the bottom. I had to replace my control panel once already because of the water vapor that travels upward into it. I noticed that the vent looks like it could possibly have an extension snapped onto it. I am assuming that it be a different model for that piece but, if I were to extend that vent line down it would get he moisture away from my electronics. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Terry, With experiencing moisture between the inner and outer door panels or on the cabinets around the air inlet area of the outer door panel located near the top left side of the panel, verify that the vent damper is closing by using the service diagnostic routine. The procedure is located in the product tech sheet. Verify that wax motor seal and vent bezel seal are not pinched or missing. Verify there is no leaks around the vent bezel seal allowing moisture past the bezel and into the door panel area. Verify that vent fan motor is operating by using the service diagnostic routine. The procedure is located in the product tech sheet.

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