Whirlpool Microwave Humidity Sensor W11233913 — Fix Sensor Cooking & Auto-Defrost Errors
W11233913 Microwave Senor
W11233913 Microwave Senor
W11233913 Microwave Senor
W11233913 Microwave Senor
Whirlpool Microwave Humidity Sensor W11233913 — Fix Sensor Cooking & Auto-Defrost Errors
W11233913 Microwave Senor
W11233913 Microwave Senor
W11233913 Microwave Senor
W11233913 Microwave Senor

Whirlpool Microwave Humidity Sensor W11233913 — Fix Sensor Cooking & Auto-Defrost Errors

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Whirlpool Microwave Humidity Sensor W11233913 — Fix Sensor Cooking & Auto-Defrost Errors

Part# W11233913 Replaces W10287986 Replaces WPW10287986 Fits Whirlpool Fits KitchenAid Fits JennAir

Whirlpool Microwave Sensor Cooking Not Working? Humidity Sensor W11233913 – Fix Auto-Cook & Defrost Errors Fast

A failed humidity sensor is the most common cause of a Whirlpool, KitchenAid, or JennAir microwave that produces sensor cooking errors, stops mid-cycle, or fails to auto-adjust power during sensor cook and defrost programs. In these microwave models, the humidity sensor detects steam released by food during cooking and signals the control board to adjust power level and cooking time automatically. When it fails, the microwave cannot complete sensor cook cycles, displays error codes, or reverts to manual-only operation. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool-built built-in and combo wall oven microwave units. Part W11233913 is the genuine OEM replacement that supersedes W10287986 and WPW10287986, restoring full sensor cooking and auto-defrost function immediately.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

  • ✔ The microwave powers on and heats normally in manual/timed mode
  • ✔ The door, turntable, and control panel all function correctly
  • ✔ The microwave displays a sensor error code or sensor cook programs fail to complete
  • ✔ ONLY problem is sensor cooking, auto-defrost, or humidity-based programs not working

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🔧 Common Symptoms

  • Sensor cook programs stop mid-cycle or display an error code
  • Auto-defrost does not adjust time or power correctly
  • Microwave displays “Sensor Error” or similar fault code during sensor cooking
  • Food is consistently overcooked or undercooked when using sensor programs
  • Sensor cook and auto-reheat features are completely non-functional

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this humidity sensor restores full sensor cooking and auto-defrost operation immediately.

📦 Part Details

  • Part Number: W11233913
  • Type: Microwave Humidity Sensor — OEM Whirlpool replacement
  • Replaces: 461967846741, W10250580, W10287986, WPW10287986
  • Brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag
⚠️ Recommended While Repairing:
While the sensor is out, inspect the waveguide cover (the mica panel inside the microwave cavity) for burns, cracks, or food residue buildup — a damaged waveguide cover causes arcing and can damage the new sensor. Also check the door seals and cavity interior for grease buildup that can interfere with humidity readings after the new sensor is installed.

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: Moderate — 20–40 minutes. Disconnect power before servicing. The humidity sensor is typically located inside the microwave cavity, mounted to the interior wall or ceiling near the waveguide. Remove the mounting screw(s), disconnect the wire harness, and install W11233913 in reverse order. Restore power and run a sensor cook test cycle to confirm normal operation.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with JMC2127WB/WS series, JMC2427/2430 series, JMW2327/2330/2427/2430/3430 series, KBHS109/179 series, KEHU309 series, KEMS308/309/378/379 series, KMBP100/107 series, KOCE500/507/900 series, MMW7530/7730/9730 series, RMC275/305 series, WOC54EC0/7 series, WOC75EC0/7 series, WOC95EC0 series, WOC97EC0/ES0 series, WOCA7EC0 series, plus additional Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, and Maytag microwave models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

💡 Pro Tip

Clean the Cavity Before Installing the New Sensor:
The humidity sensor works by detecting steam — but grease vapour, food splatter, and residue on the sensor surface or cavity walls can coat the sensor and cause false readings immediately after installation. Before installing W11233913, clean the entire microwave interior with a microwave-safe cleaner and let it dry completely. A clean cavity ensures the new sensor reads humidity accurately from the first use and extends its service life significantly.

✅Compatibility & Cross Reference

Part number W11233913 replaces 461967846741, W10250580, W10287986, WPW10287986


JMC2127WB00, JMC2127WB01, JMC2127WS00, JMC2127WS01, JMC2127WS02, JMC2130WB00, JMC2130WB01, JMC2130WS00, JMC2130WS01, JMC2130WS02, JMC2427DS00, JMC2427DS01, JMC2427IL01, JMC2427IL02, JMC2427IL03, JMC2427IM01, JMC2427IM02, JMC2427IM03, JMC2427LL00, JMC2427LM00, JMC2430DB00, JMC2430DB01, JMC2430DB02, JMC2430DP00, JMC2430DP01, JMC2430DP02, JMC2430DS00, JMC2430DS01, JMC2430DS02, JMC2430IL01, JMC2430IL02, JMC2430IL03, JMC2430IL15, JMC2430IM01, JMC2430IM02, JMC2430IM03, JMC2430LL00, JMC2430LM00, JMC2430WB00, JMC2430WB01, JMC2430WB02, JMC2430WP00, JMC2430WP01, JMC2430WP02, JMC2430WR00, JMC2430WR01, JMC2430WS00, JMC2430WS01, JMC2430WS02, JMW2327WB00, JMW2327WB01, JMW2327WS00, JMW2327WS01, JMW2327WS02, JMW2330WB00, JMW2330WB01, JMW2330WS00, JMW2330WS01, JMW2330WS02, JMW2427DB00, JMW2427DB01, JMW2427DB02, JMW2427DB03, JMW2427DS00, JMW2427DS01, JMW2427DS02, JMW2427DS03, JMW2427DS04, JMW2427IL01, JMW2427IL02, JMW2427IL03, JMW2427IM01, JMW2427IM02, JMW2427IM03, JMW2427LL00, JMW2427LM00, JMW2427WB00, JMW2427WB01, JMW2427WB02, JMW2427WB03, JMW2427WS00, JMW2427WS01, JMW2427WS02, JMW2427WS03, JMW2427WW00, JMW2427WW01, JMW2427WW02, JMW2430DB00, JMW2430DB01, JMW2430DB02, JMW2430DB03, JMW2430DP00, JMW2430DP01, JMW2430DP02, JMW2430DP03, JMW2430DP04, JMW2430DS00, JMW2430DS01, JMW2430DS02, JMW2430DS03, JMW2430DS04, JMW2430IL01, JMW2430IL02, JMW2430IL03, JMW2430IM01, JMW2430IM02, JMW2430IM03, JMW2430LL00, JMW2430LM00, JMW2430WB00, JMW2430WB01, JMW2430WB02, JMW2430WB03, JMW2430WP00, JMW2430WP01, JMW2430WP02, JMW2430WP03, JMW2430WR00, JMW2430WR01, JMW2430WR02, JMW2430WS00, JMW2430WS01, JMW2430WS02, JMW2430WS03, JMW2430WW00, JMW2430WW01, JMW2430WW02, JMW2430WW03, JMW3430DB00, JMW3430DB01, JMW3430DB02, JMW3430DB03, JMW3430DP00, JMW3430DP01, JMW3430DP02, JMW3430DP03, JMW3430DP04, JMW3430DS00, JMW3430DS01, JMW3430DS02, JMW3430DS03, JMW3430DS04, JMW3430HP00, JMW3430HS00, JMW3430IL00, JMW3430IL01, JMW3430IL02, JMW3430IL03, JMW3430IM00, JMW3430IM01, JMW3430IM02, JMW3430IM03, JMW3430LL00, JMW3430LM00, JMW3430WB00, JMW3430WB01, JMW3430WB02, JMW3430WB03, JMW3430WP00, JMW3430WP01, JMW3430WP02, JMW3430WP03, JMW3430WR00, JMW3430WR01, JMW3430WR02, JMW3430WS00, JMW3430WS01, JMW3430WS02, JMW3430WS03, KBHS109BSS00, KBHS109SSS06, KBHS179BSS00, KBHS179SSS06, KEHU309SSS04, KEHU309SSS05, KEHU309SSS06, KEMS308SBL05, KEMS308SSS05, KEMS308SWH05, KEMS309BBL00, KEMS309BBL01, KEMS309BSP00, KEMS309BSP01, KEMS309BSS00, KEMS309BSS01, KEMS309BWH00, KEMS309BWH01, KEMS378SBL05, KEMS378SSS05, KEMS378SWH05, KEMS379BBL00, KEMS379BBL01, KEMS379BSS00, KEMS379BSS01, KEMS379BWH00, KEMS379BWH01, KMBP100EBS01, KMBP100EBS02, KMBP100EBS03, KMBP100ESS00, KMBP100ESS01, KMBP100ESS02, KMBP100ESS03, KMBP107EBS01, KMBP107EBS02, KMBP107EBS03, KMBP107ESS00, KMBP107ESS01, KMBP107ESS02, KMBP107ESS03, KOCE500EBL00, KOCE500EBL01, KOCE500EBL02, KOCE500EBL04, KOCE500EBL05, KOCE500EBL06, KOCE500EBL07, KOCE500EBL08, KOCE500EBL09, KOCE500EBL11, KOCE500EBS00, KOCE500EBS01, KOCE500EBS02, KOCE500EBS04, KOCE500EBS05, KOCE500EBS06, KOCE500EBS07, KOCE500EBS08, KOCE500EBS09, KOCE500EBS11, KOCE500ESS00, KOCE500ESS01, KOCE500ESS02, KOCE500ESS04, KOCE500ESS05, KOCE500ESS06, KOCE500ESS07, KOCE500ESS08, KOCE500ESS09, KOCE500ESS11, KOCE500EWH00, KOCE500EWH01, KOCE500EWH02, KOCE500EWH04, KOCE500EWH05, KOCE500EWH06, KOCE500EWH07, KOCE500EWH08, KOCE500EWH09, KOCE500EWH11, KOCE507EBL00, KOCE507EBL01, KOCE507EBL02, KOCE507EBL04, KOCE507EBL05, KOCE507EBL06, KOCE507EBL07, KOCE507EBL08, KOCE507EBL09, KOCE507EBL11, KOCE507EBS01, KOCE507EBS02, KOCE507EBS03, KOCE507EBS04, KOCE507EBS05, KOCE507EBS06, KOCE507EBS07, KOCE507ESS00, KOCE507ESS01, KOCE507ESS02, KOCE507ESS04, KOCE507ESS05, KOCE507ESS06, KOCE507ESS07, KOCE507ESS08, KOCE507ESS09, KOCE507ESS11, KOCE507EWH00, KOCE507EWH01, KOCE507EWH02, KOCE507EWH04, KOCE507EWH05, KOCE507EWH06, KOCE507EWH07, KOCE507EWH08, KOCE507EWH09, KOCE507EWH11, KOCE900HBS00, KOCE900HBS01, KOCE900HBS02, KOCE900HSS00, KOCE900HSS01, KOCE900HSS02, MMW7530WDB01, MMW7530WDS01, MMW7530WDW01, MMW7730DE00, MMW7730DE01, MMW7730DE02, MMW7730DS00, MMW7730DS01, MMW7730DS02, MMW9730AB00, MMW9730AB01, MMW9730AB02, MMW9730AS00, MMW9730AS01, MMW9730AS02, MMW9730AW00, MMW9730AW01, MMW9730AW02, MMW9730FZ01, MMW9730FZ02, MMW9730FZ03, MMW9730FZ04, MMW9730FZ05, MMW9730FZ06, MMW9730FZ20, RMC275PVB00, RMC275PVB01, RMC275PVQ00, RMC275PVQ01, RMC275PVS00, RMC275PVS01, RMC275PVT00, RMC275PVT01, RMC305PVB00, RMC305PVB01, RMC305PVQ00, RMC305PVQ01, RMC305PVS00, RMC305PVS01, RMC305PVT00, RMC305PVT01, WOC54EC0AB00, WOC54EC0AB01, WOC54EC0AB02, WOC54EC0AB03, WOC54EC0AB04, WOC54EC0AB05, WOC54EC0AS00, WOC54EC0AS01, WOC54EC0AS02, WOC54EC0AS03, WOC54EC0AS04, WOC54EC0AW00, WOC54EC0AW01, WOC54EC0AW02, WOC54EC0AW03, WOC54EC0AW04, WOC54EC0AW05, WOC54EC0HB00, WOC54EC0HB01, WOC54EC0HB02, WOC54EC0HB03, WOC54EC0HB04, WOC54EC0HB20, WOC54EC0HS00, WOC54EC0HS01, WOC54EC0HS02, WOC54EC0HS03, WOC54EC0HS04, WOC54EC0HS20, WOC54EC0HW00, WOC54EC0HW01, WOC54EC0HW02, WOC54EC0HW03, WOC54EC0HW04, WOC54EC0HW20, WOC54EC7AB00, WOC54EC7AB01, WOC54EC7AB02, WOC54EC7AB03, WOC54EC7AB04, WOC54EC7AS00, WOC54EC7AS01, WOC54EC7AS02, WOC54EC7AS03, WOC54EC7AS04, WOC54EC7AW00, WOC54EC7AW01, WOC54EC7AW02, WOC54EC7AW03, WOC54EC7HB00, WOC54EC7HB01

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