DISHWASHER WILL NOT START
Whirlpool Corporation Dishwasher door switch WPW10274880, Replaces W10274880, Fixes Dishwasher will not start
OEM dishwasher door switch/interlock switch that detects when the dishwasher door is closed and permits operation.
Part WPW10274880Replaces W10274880Whirlpool Corporation
OEM dishwasher door switch/interlock switch that detects when the dishwasher door is closed and permits operation.
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Part NumberWPW10274880
ReplacesW10274880
ManufacturerWhirlpool Corporation
Appliance TypeDishwasher
Part TypeDishwasher door switch
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberWPW10274880
ReplacesW10274880
Common Symptoms
- Dishwasher stops intermittently during a cycle when door-switch contact is lost.
- Start or resume operation may fail when the door is closed and latched.
- Dishwasher may respond as though the door is open despite appearing closed.
Check Before Replacing
- With electrical power disconnected, inspect that the door latch mechanically actuates the switch and that the switch is seated correctly.
- With power disconnected, inspect the switch connector and nearby wiring for loose, damaged, or pulled-out terminals.
- Check whether gently applying normal closing pressure to the door changes the symptom; this can indicate inconsistent latch or switch engagement but does not by itself confirm switch failure.
- If qualified to perform appliance electrical testing, check switch continuity only with the dishwasher disconnected from power and using the model-specific technical documentation; replace the switch only if testing identifies it as defective.
Pro Tip
A dishwasher that intermittently stops or will not start can have inconsistent door-switch engagement; verify the latch alignment and wiring before condemning the switch.
Part Details
Part NumberWPW10274880
Part TypeDishwasher door switch
ManufacturerWhirlpool Corporation
Appliance TypeDishwasher
Primary FunctionDetects whether the dishwasher door is closed and latched, enabling the control to permit or maintain dishwasher operation.
Cross ReferencesW10274880
Key Features
- Whirlpool OEM dishwasher door/interlock switch.
- Used in the door-latch circuit to detect a closed door.
- Listed for Whirlpool, Kenmore, Amana, and Maytag dishwasher applications.
- Manufacturer number: WPW10274880.
- The archived previous manufacturer number W10274880 is retained; no new replacement relationship is asserted.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before opening the dishwasher door assembly or handling the switch wiring.
- The switch is installed in the dishwasher door-latch assembly; access generally requires removal of the relevant door/control panels according to the appliance service instructions.
- Disconnect the wire connector from the old switch, transfer the switch into the latch assembly, reconnect the wiring, and secure the panels as specified for the particular model.
- After reassembly, restore power and verify normal door-latch detection and operation; do not operate the dishwasher with the door panels or safety components improperly installed.
Verified Compatible Models
66515112K217, 66517152K216, 66517482N710, 66517489N710, ADB1400AWB2, ADB1400PYW1, DU1010XTXD3, DU1014XTXT4, WDF310PAAS3, WDF310PLAT0, WDF510PAYS6, WDF510PAYSA, WDP370PAHB0, WDP370PAHB1, WDP370PAHW1
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