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Genuine Whirlpool part. Whirlpool brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Kenmore, and others. Whirlpool also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.
Part Number W11398648 replaces AP6974132, W10510899.
The Actuator is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It plays a role in opening the detergent dispenser cover to release detergent and rinse aid during the dishwashing cycle. Activated automatically based on preset wash cycles and temperature levels, the actuator ensures the proper amounts of detergent and rinse aid are dispensed at optimal times for thorough yet gentle cleaning and drying of dishes.
Causes of failure often include normal wear and tear over extended use, or damage from occasional overloading of detergent that can gum up the actuator mechanism over time.
Symptoms of a bad actuator can include:
This genuine OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
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Whirlpool W11398648 Actuator OEM Part