Whirlpool Washer Shift actuator W11481722, Replaces W10597177, W11237117, W11398781, WPW10597177

Genuine Whirlpool OEM mode shift actuator with a 6-pin wire connection. It shifts the washer drive between agitation and spin modes and includes a tachometer function for reporting spin speed to the control system.

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Common Symptoms

• Washer remains in sensing mode or does not advance correctly into spin.
• Washer will not agitate.
• Washer will not spin.
• Washer may display an error related to tachometer feedback or basket engagement.

Check Before Replacing

• Check whether the washer fails specifically when transitioning between agitation and spin.
• Inspect the actuator and its wiring/connectors for visible damage or disconnection after disconnecting appliance power.
• Use the washer’s model-specific service-manual diagnostic procedure to test actuator operation and tachometer feedback; do not replace the part based on symptoms alone.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Whirlpool OEM part number W11481722
• Mode shift actuator
• 6-pin wire connection
• 120 V / 60 Hz actuator specification

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing.
• Follow the washer model’s service documentation for access, testing, and installation procedures.
• Verify the actuator connector and wire routing match the original installation before reassembly.

Verified Compatible Models

1CWTW4705GW1, 1CWTW4705GW2, 1CWTW4740YQ2, 1CWTW4800YQ2, 1CWTW4815EW0, 1CWTW4815EW1, 1CWTW4815EW2, 1CWTW4815EW3, 1CWTW4840YW2, 1CWTW4845EW2, 1CWTW4845EW3, 7MMVWC100DW1, 7MMVWC200DW1, 7MMVWC355DW1, 7MMVWH450DW1, 7MMVWX521BW1, 7MMVWX655EW0, 7MMVWX722BG1, 7MWTW1500EM0, 7MWTW1500EM1, 7MWTW1502BM0, 7MWTW1502BM1, 7MWTW1504DQ1, 7MWTW1602BM1, 7MWTW1604DM1, 7MWTW1700EM0, 7MWTW1700EM1, 7MWTW1701DQ1, 7MWTW1704BM1, 7MWTW1709DM1, 7MWTW1715BM1, 7MWTW1800DM1, 7MWTW1801BQ1, 7MWTW1805DM1, 7MWTW1805EM0, 7MWTW1805EM1, 7MWTW1808AW1, 7MWTW1812AW1, 7MWTW1905DW1, 7MWTW1935DW1, 7MWTW1950EW0, 7MWTW1950EW1, 7MWTW1955EW0, 7MWTW1955EW1, 7MWTW4915EW0, 7MWTW4925EW0, 7MWTW5521BW1, 7MWTW5622BW1, 7MWTW9919DM1, 7MWTW9920EM0, 8TWTW4955JW1, 8TWTW5010PW0, 8TWTW5010PW1, 8TWTW5057PW0, 8TWTW6000JW1, ATW4516MW0, ATW4519PW0, CAW8350EW0, CAW8350EW1, CAW9244DW1, CAW9444DW1, CAW12444DW1, CAW45125LW0, WTW5000DW1, WTW5105HC1, WTW5105HW1, 110.20112311, 110.22102311, 2DWTW4800YQ1, ITW4971DQ0, MVW5435PW1, MVW6230HC1, MVW6230HW4, MVWX655DW0, NTW4519JW2, RTW4519PW0, WTW4107SW0, WTW5025SW0

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