Water that fills your dishwasher lifts the float. When it reaches a certain level, the float triggers this float switch to shut off, thereby shutting off the flow of water into the dishwasher.
Water that fills your dishwasher lifts the float. When it reaches a certain level, the float triggers this float switch to shut off, thereby shutting off the flow of water into the dishwasher.
Works with the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag
Works with the following products:
Dishwasher
Fixes the following symptoms:
Will not fill with water, Leaking, Not draining
Part# WP8268909 replaces these:
AP6012277, 8268909
Videos For installing this part.
Replacing your Float Switch
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Rick
December 28, 2022
Is this part compatible with my model
For model number Mdbh970awb
Hi Rick,
Thank you for your question. This switch is not listed for your model. The part number listed under your model number for the float switch kit is FIX2344786. If you need help placing an order for it, customer service is open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. Please feel free to give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you!
This water inlet valve should be located behind the lower kickplate panel in either the right or left corner. The attaching solenoid on the valve will open and close according to the desired amount of water needed.
This water inlet valve should be located behind the lower kickplate panel in either the right or left corner. The attaching solenoids on the valve open and close according to the desired amount of water needed.