Whirlpool Refrigerator door switch / light-fan switch, 3-terminal rocker switch W11396033, Replaces 8208349, WPW10656771, 12002646, W10847848, W10847849, W10656771, 12466114, 12466105, 12466105SP, 12466103, 12466101, 670

OEM 3-pin rocker door switch that controls refrigerator interior lighting and may also affect ice-maker or dispenser operation when the door is opened or closed.

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Common Symptoms

• Interior light stays off when the door is opened.
• Interior light remains on or does not shut off when the door is closed.
• Door-ajar alerts may occur when the switch is not being properly activated.
• Depending on the refrigerator model, water or ice dispensing may be disabled when the switch signal is incorrect.
• Depending on the model, fan or cooling behavior associated with door status may be affected.

Check Before Replacing

• With the refrigerator door open, manually depress and release the door switch to verify whether the interior light responds.
• Observe whether the switch is physically contacted by the door liner when the door closes.
• Check that the refrigerator is level and the door is properly aligned so the switch is fully activated.
• Check for magnets or electronic devices within approximately 3 inches of the switch, as Whirlpool identifies these as possible sources of improper activation.
• If service or removal is required, disconnect appliance power first and follow the model-specific owner’s manual or installation instructions.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Whirlpool OEM refrigerator door switch.
• Three-terminal rocker-style light/fan switch.
• Used in different locations depending on refrigerator model.
• Whirlpool notes that some diagrams may show a different switch style; verify the switch configuration and consider the related kit when the appliance uses a different style.

Installation Notes

• Confirm that the replacement has the same three-terminal rocker configuration as the installed switch and that the appliance model does not require a different switch style or related kit.
• Disconnect power before servicing the refrigerator.
• Follow the specific owner’s manual or model-specific service instructions for switch access and installation.
• Reconnect the switch wiring exactly as found and verify that the interior light responds when the door is opened and closed before returning the appliance to normal use.

Verified Compatible Models

ED25RFXFW01, GS5SHAXNL00, GS6SHEXNL00, JCD2389GES, KSCS25FKSS02, KSCS25INSS00, MFD2560HES, MFI2568AES, MSD2454GRW, MSD2556AEW, MSD2756GEW, MZD2766GEB, MZD2766GES, MZD2766GEW, WRX735SDBM00

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.