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Replacing your Maytag Dishwasher Wax Motor for Detergent Cup Actuation

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Wax Motor for Detergent Cup Actuation WP902899

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PartSelect Number PS11746831

Manufacturer Part Number WP902899

Manufactured by Whirlpool for Maytag, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Amana

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Product Description

Wax Motor for Detergent Cup Actuation Specifications

This is a dishwasher wax motor actuator that opens the dispenser cover to dispense dishwashing detergent and rinse aid during the wash cycle in your dishwasher. This is an authentic OEM part from the genuine manufacturer. It is a little over 2 inches long, and mostly red in colour. Disconnect power from your appliance because electrical wires will be exposed during repair. The wax motor is held in place by two tabs for easy release. Once you have gained access to the actuator, simply separate the two tabs and replace the part. This part is sold separately.

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Replacing your Maytag Dishwasher Wax Motor for Detergent Cup Actuation

Troubleshooting

This part fixes the following symptoms:

Will not dispense detergent
Not cleaning dishes properly
Door latch failure

This part works with the following products:

Dishwasher

Part# WP902899 replaces these:

9-2899, 902899

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Easy repair, works fine.

Part works fine.

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Easy repair

Part was new. Thanks to your website we took a chance and it fixed our problem. Thank you!

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Easy repair to keep the old girl going

It's great that I can still get parts for my old[er] dishwasher! Thanks you! It's an easy repair and the part is exactly what I needed. Arrived quickly too!

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I’m a DIY’er

I needed a part for my dishwasher. I didn’t even know the name of it. I described to the lady I was talking to, what it did & what it looked like. She said oh, that’s a “wax motor”. I ordered one, they kept me informed on when order was filled, when it was shipped. Very friendly & knowledgeable people to work with. I will not hesitate a minute ordering from them if & when I need other parts

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Worked like a charm!

This is the second time that I have had to replace this part in my 30+ year old dishwasher. It is easy to replace, and a darn sight better than buying a new dishwasher.

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Easy Repair and Part worked as expected

I am finding that I need to replace this part about once every ten years! Hope this one lasts as long.

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Part Works Fine

The part was all I needed to repair a 20 year old dishwasher and keeping it operating smoothly.

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Part Repair Video Cleaned and Now Working

The part was received on time. I watched the video explaining how to replace the part. I took out the old non-working part and cleaned it thoroughly. After putting it back, I no longer have any issue. I decided to keep the ordered part since I suspect that it will eventually need to be replaced.

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Wax Motors - A Piece of Cake!

Thanks to PartSelect for initially helping to diagnose the problem with our dishwasher. I'd surely never heard of a "Wax Motor" before this experience. Once the problem was diagnosed, with some degree of certainty I'll note, ordering the part was a snap. Then, to top it all off, the short installation video offered a quick dose of confidence. I spent more time retrieving the tools from the shop to get ready for the job than was needed to do the deed. Wax Motors - A Piece of Cake!

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easy to replace

very easy to replace this part after watching the "how to install video". Unfortunately, this turned out to not be the issue with our dishwasher. Moving on the next possible fix.

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Detergent door wouldn't open

I used a voltmeter to see if 120 volts was present at the right time in the cycle; it was, so the actuator was the likely culprit. I ordered one on a Monday afternoon about 2:30, and it appeared on my doorstep Tuesday, shortly after noon! It took less than 15 minutes to replace the actuator - removing the 7 Phillips-head screws, lifting ... Read more

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Brad from Austin, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.

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Detergent cup wouldn't open/Leak along bottom of door

Replace wax timer for detergent cup. Replaced foam insulation at bottom of the door.

Other Parts Used:

Adjustable Peg Clip

Dishwasher Inner Door Foam Insulation Strip

Wax Motor for Detergent Cup Actuation

Shan from Medford, OR
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

4 of 10 people found this instruction helpful.

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Detergent Door not opening

Replaced wax motor. Since the latch grommet seal was nearby I replaced that also. That seal can cause significant door leaks and I had replaced it 5 years ago. It is easier to take the entire assembly off of the door and clean it. Be careful not to break the plastic linkages. To test the repair, you must let the dishwasher go through the ... Read more

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Other Parts Used:

Wax Motor for Detergent Cup Actuation

Dispenser Door Latch Grommet

Mike from Medinah, IL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.

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jet dry rinse was not dispencing

Removed screws from inside door cover to remove old wax motor.Replaced w/new motor. P.S. had to remove lock nut on jet dry tank to remove it.
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Chester from Haines City, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.

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Soap dispenser does not open

After checking out the mechanism, I realized that the wax motor which operates the dispenser was no longer working. I conatacted Part select and on the second day, on a Saturday, Fedex delivered the little wax motor. I simply separated the front panel with the inside panel with 7 screws and a 1/4 inch nut driver. I slipped out the old wax ... Read more

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Robert from Coral Springs, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

1 person found this instruction helpful.

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Door would not open to release detergent.

I removed the inside panel and discovered the actuator was caked with detergent and was not working. I replaced the cover and ordered a new motor. The new actuator arrived about a week later and I installed it in about two minutes.
No more problems.

G. A. from Holly Lake Ranch, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.

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soap dispenser door wouldn't open

removed the inner door panel. replaced the wax motor. that's all it took.

James from Belle Mead, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

0 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.

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The detergent cup would not open

I ordered the Wax Motor for the Detergent Cup. The install was simple. Unscrew about 7 or so torx screws and the lid opens up. Do not pull it off as it is attached to another device with wires. With the door laying down (fully open) there is enough room to pull the plastic door. The wax motor comes out when you bend two plastic built ... Read more

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Tom from R.S.M., CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Soap Dispenser did NOT automatically open during wash cycle

My dishwasher has always done a fanastic job of cleaning, even dried on food without rinsing. Now it began leaving stains in the cups and the door to the machine was staining too. I was sure the whole thing would need to be replaced. My 'fix-it' husband found your internet site with a little better price on the little motor part needed an ... Read more

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wendell from chisago city, MN
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Dishes not getting clean, loud grinding noise during drain cycle, would not fill after first fill cycle and would not sanitize.

Since I did not orig. order a fill valve I bought one locally(at twice your price) and after installing it the dishwasher worked. I then continued to install the pump motor housing and the wax motor for the soap dispenser.
The dishwasher now works great, is quiet, the dishes are clean and sanitized.

Other Parts Used:

Discharge Pump Housing

Wax Motor for Detergent Cup Actuation

John from Lansdale, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set

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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:

PartSelect Number: PS11746831
Manufacturer Part Number: WP902899

Amana

ADW662EAB

Dishwasher

Amana

ADW662EAB-PADW662EAB0

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Amana

ADW662EAC

Dishwasher

Amana

ADW662EAC-PADW662EAC0

Dishwasher - Amana Dishwasher Model ADW662EAC-PADW662EAC0 (ADW662EACPADW662EAC0, ADW662EAC PADW662EAC0) Parts

Amana

ADW662EAS

Dishwasher

Amana

ADW662EAW

Dishwasher

Amana

ADW662EAW-PADW662EAW0

Dishwasher - Amana Dishwasher Model ADW662EAW-PADW662EAW0 (ADW662EAWPADW662EAW0, ADW662EAW PADW662EAW0) Parts

Amana

ADW862EAB

Dishwasher

Amana

ADW862EAC

Dishwasher

Amana

ADW862EAS

Dishwasher

Amana

ADW862EAW

Dishwasher

Magic Chef

CDB3100AWE

Dishwasher

Magic Chef

CDB3100AWT

Dishwasher

Magic Chef

CDB3100AWX

Dishwasher

Magic Chef

CDB6100AWE

Dishwasher

Magic Chef

CDB6100AWN

Dishwasher

Magic Chef

CDB6100AWX

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDC400B

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDC450B

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDC5J

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDC610B

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDU20J

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDU250B

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDU250V

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDU2J

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDU2J3

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDU400B

Dishwasher - Undercounter

Crosley

CDU450B

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDU450V

Dishwasher

Crosley

CDU510B

Dishwasher

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