Dishwasher Not Cleaning or Not Draining? Pump & Motor Assembly W11460946 – Fix Water Flow Fast
When your Whirlpool or KitchenAid dishwasher stops cleaning dishes properly or won't drain, the pump and motor assembly is the most common failed component. In most Whirlpool-platform dishwashers, the pump and motor assembly drives both the wash circulation and drain cycles — when it fails, dishes come out dirty, water pools at the bottom, or the unit stops mid-cycle entirely. ⚡ One of the highest-failure components in Whirlpool-built dishwashers. Part W11460946 is the genuine OEM replacement that restores full wash and drain performance with a direct factory fit — supersedes W11243648 with no modification required.
❓ Is This the Right Part?
This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:
- ✔ Dishwasher powers on and door latch engages normally
- ✔ Water supply is connected and inlet valve is functioning
- ✔ Control board is not showing unrelated error codes
- ✔ Spray arms are not blocked or broken
- ✔ ONLY problem is poor wash performance, no water circulation, or water not draining
Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.
🔧 Common Symptoms
- Dishwasher not cleaning dishes — food residue left after full cycle
- Standing water at the bottom of the dishwasher after cycle ends
- Dishwasher fills with water but wash cycle never starts
- Loud grinding, humming, or buzzing noise during wash cycle
- Dishwasher stops mid-cycle with no error code or with drain error
- Dishwasher runs but spray arms are not spinning
✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.
✔ In most cases, replacing this pump and motor assembly restores full wash and drain performance immediately.
📦 Part Details
- Part Number: W11460946 (OEM) / W11460947 (Used variant)
- Type: Complete pump and motor assembly — wash circulation and drain combined
- Replaces: OEM direct-fit assembly — supersedes W11243648 (no modification required)
- Brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air
Inspect the door gasket and spray arm bearings while the pump assembly is out — these wear items are inexpensive and easy to replace with the dishwasher already pulled apart. Replacing them now prevents a second service call within months.
⚙️ Installation
Skill Level: MODERATE — 45–60 minutes. Disconnect power at the breaker and shut off the water supply before beginning. Pull the dishwasher out from the cabinet, remove the lower spray arm and filter assembly to access the pump, disconnect the wire harness and hose connections, and swap in the new assembly. Reconnect all hoses and harnesses, restore power and water, and run a short cycle to confirm wash and drain operation before pushing the unit back into the cabinet.
✓ Compatible Models
Confirmed compatible with JDPSG244LS0, JDPSG244LS1, JDPSG244LS2, JDPSS244LL0, JDPSS244LL1, JDPSS244LL2, JDPSS244LM0, JDPSS244LM1, JDPSS244LM2, JDPSS245LX0, JDPSS246LL0, JDPSS246LL1, JDPSS246LM0, JDPSS246LM1, KDFE204KBL0, KDFE204KBS0, KDFE204KPS0, KDFE204KWH0, KDTE204KBL0, KDTE204KBS0, KDTE204KPS0, KDTE204KWH0, WDTA80SAKZ0, plus additional Whirlpool-platform dishwasher models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.
💡 Pro Tip
Before replacing the pump assembly, remove and clean the dishwasher filter and check the drain hose for kinks or blockages — a clogged filter or kinked hose can mimic a failed pump and costs nothing to fix. If cleaning the filter doesn't resolve the issue, the pump assembly is the next most likely cause and this part is the correct replacement.
✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
Not sure about your model number? Call 1-877-899-7278 and we’ll help you confirm. All brand names are the property of their respective owners and are used for compatibility reference only.
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