The Dispenser Motor and Switch Assembly is an OEM component for Whirlpool washing machines. It operates the detergent and softener dispensers during the wash cycle. The dispenser motor and switch assembly work together to open and close the dispenser drawers at precise times, ensuring detergent and softener are released in the drum at the appropriate phases for optimal cleaning performance.
Causes of a bad dispenser motor and switch assembly can include electrical failures, wear and tear from regular use, or damage from water exposure. These factors can cause the motor to burn out or the switch to malfunction, disrupting the dispensing process.
Symptoms of a bad Dispenser Motor and Switch Assembly include:
- Detergent or fabric softener not dispensing
- Unusual noises from the dispenser area
- Washer displaying error codes related to the dispenser
- Inconsistent or incomplete wash cycles
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
F30 error code Lawrence L. • Fallbrook , CA • September 20, 2019
My appliance is a Kenmore, and even though the video mentioned lots of other brands, it showed the exact same problem I was having. My dispenser motor just spun and spun, never stopping at the various positions it was apparently supposed to. Then it would trip the F30 code. The part description again mentioned these other brands but did say in fine print it fits some Kenmore products. I could tell visually from the video the part was the same as on my washer so I felt confident the part...
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