Float Switch Kit
$77.95
In Stock
Fix Number: FIX557009
Manufacturer #: 8193506
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool
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Product Description
This kit includes the switch, lever, seal and standpipe. Water that fills your dishwasher lifts the float, and when it reaches a certain level, the float acts as a trigger for the float switch. The float triggers the switch to shut off, thereby shutting off the flow of water into the dishwasher.
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Works with the following brandsKitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag
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Works with the following productsDishwasher
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Fixes the following symptomsLeaking, Will not fill with water, Not draining
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Part Number Cross ReferencePart# 8193506 replaces these:AP3138166, 903948, 8193506, 8268889, 8268891, 8545880, 8545946
Product Description
This kit includes the switch, lever, seal and standpipe. Water that fills your dishwasher lifts the float, and when it reaches a certain level, the float acts as a trigger for the float switch. The float triggers the switch to shut off, thereby shutting off the flow of water into the dishwasher.
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Works with the following brands:KitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag
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Works with the following products:Dishwasher
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Fixes the following symptoms:Leaking, Will not fill with water, Not draining
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Part# 8193506 replaces these:AP3138166, 903948, 8193506, 8268889, 8268891, 8545880 ... Show more , 8545946 Show less
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Replacing your Float Switch Kit

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Customer:John from canton, TX
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Parts Used:8193506
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Wrench (Adjustable)
Water leak near right front leg.
Watched 3 youtube videos. Removed front door panel (see video). Popped open the float switch assembly (see new assembly to find the 2 pop open points). Disconnect the two electrical connections (breaker already turned off) and pull out the switch. Disengage the connecting rod so that the float cap (on right front bottom of dishwasher interior) can be lifted out. Remove the large white nylon nut from the location vacated by the float cap. The float switch assembly now drops out. Install new float switch assembly, placing black rubber gaskets on the threaded portion of the assembly, one prior to insertion and one after insertion into dishwasher bottom. Return nut to secure and tighten. Reverse earlier steps of the disassembly. When done, make sure when lifting float cap that you can hear the switch click. If it doesn't click, you did something wrong .
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Model Compatibility
This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX557009
Manufacturer Part Number: 8193506
Manufacturer Part Number: 8193506
Brand
Model Number
Description
Kenmore
66513173K705
Dishwasher
- Kenmore Dishwasher Model 665.13173K705 (66513173K705, 665 13173K705) Parts