Whirlpool · Dishwasher part

Dishwasher High Limit Thermostat WP661566

4.9 · 22 buyer ratings on the source catalog

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Reference price$20.36–$45.33

Catalog price as of 2026-05; not a live Amazon price.

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Part number
WP661566
Brand
Whirlpool
Made for
Dishwasher
Fits
163 models
Also sold as
Amana, Crosley, Estate, Ikea, Inglis, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, Kenmore Elite, Kenmore Pro, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
  • Fitment checked against 163 models
  • Purchase, shipping and returns handled by Amazon
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Does it fit your appliance?

Find it on the data plate inside the door or lid. It is not the serial number.

About this part

WP661566 is a Whirlpool replacement part (dishwasher high limit thermostat) for dishwashers. Our fitment data lists 163 models that use it.

This thermostat (part number WP661566) is for dishwashers. Thermostat WP661566 attaches to the bottom of the dishwasher tub and monitors the temperature of the water. Unplug the dishwasher or turn off the house circuit breaker before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

Symptoms this part fixes

  • Overheating

How to confirm it has failed

Symptom: Dishes don't dry at the end of the cycle, or a heated-dry setting doesn't seem to do anything.

Check: With the dishwasher unplugged, check continuity across the heating element or thermostat with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.

Models that use this part

Showing 60 of 163 confirmed models, models with their own parts page first.
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
KUDS03FSBL1KitchenAidDishwasher213
KUDU03FTBL0KitchenAidDishwasher204
KUDP02SRWH3KitchenAidDishwasher202
KUDS01FLWH2WhirlpoolDishwasher202
KUDS01FLBL0WhirlpoolDishwasher194
66516933000WhirlpoolDishwasher193
KUDM01FKWH0WhirlpoolDishwasher189
66515759000WhirlpoolDishwasher185
GU2451XTST1WhirlpoolDishwasher184
66516479300WhirlpoolDishwasher181
KUDI25CHWH1KitchenAidDishwasher180
KUDS50SVSS2KitchenAidDishwasher180
MDB7809AWW1WhirlpoolDishwasher179
DU960PWKQ0WhirlpoolDishwasher178
GU2600XTPT6WhirlpoolDishwasher178
66515891794WhirlpoolDishwasher177
KUDS24SEAL1WhirlpoolDishwasher177
66516264402—Dishwasher175
66517729001WhirlpoolDishwasher175
GU2475XTVB0WhirlpoolDishwasher175
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ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
GU980SCGQ1WhirlpoolDishwasher175
KUDM25SHBL0WhirlpoolDishwasher175
TUD6900PQ2EstateDishwasher175
66515801891WhirlpoolDishwasher173
66516034403KenmoreDishwasher173
KUDK03FTSS3KitchenAidDishwasher173
66513129K700WhirlpoolDishwasher172
66516994401WhirlpoolDishwasher172
KUDI01ILBT0WhirlpoolDishwasher171
KUDK01TKWH0WhirlpoolDishwasher171
66516524000KenmoreDishwasher169
GU2800XTVB1WhirlpoolDishwasher169
KUDC03IVBS0WhirlpoolDishwasher168
DU930PWST0WhirlpoolDishwasher167
MDB8859AWW2MaytagDishwasher167
DU930PWPT1WhirlpoolDishwasher166
DU8750XB1WhirlpoolDishwasher162
DUL300XTLS0WhirlpoolDishwasher162
66516389300KenmoreDishwasher161
66517363301KenmoreDishwasher159
DU1300XTVB1WhirlpoolDishwasher159
DU1300XTVQ1WhirlpoolDishwasher159
DU929QWDB1WhirlpoolDishwasher159
66517604300KenmoreDishwasher158
DU1015XTXB3WhirlpoolDishwasher158
DUL300XTLQ2WhirlpoolDishwasher158
MDB7609AWW0WhirlpoolDishwasher158
66513472K900WhirlpoolDishwasher157
66517019402KenmoreDishwasher157
DU929QWDQ1WhirlpoolDishwasher157
GU2200XTSS2WhirlpoolDishwasher157
WDF730PAYM2WhirlpoolDishwasher157
66513282K118WhirlpoolDishwasher156
66513283K110WhirlpoolDishwasher155
66515765690WhirlpoolDishwasher155
DU940QWDQ2WhirlpoolDishwasher154
66513289K112WhirlpoolDishwasher153
66513882K800WhirlpoolDishwasher153
MDB7609AWS3WhirlpoolDishwasher153
66513032K112WhirlpoolDishwasher152

Installation

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Before you order

  • Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
  • Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
  • If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

Model lookup tool

Frequently asked questions

Which models does WP661566 fit?

Our fitment data lists 163 models that use WP661566, including KUDS03FSBL1, KUDU03FTBL0, KUDP02SRWH3. Enter your model number in the fit checker on this page to confirm.

What symptoms point to a failed dishwasher high limit thermostat?

The source catalog links this part to these symptoms: overheating.

How much does WP661566 cost?

Catalog prices on file range $20.36–$45.33 (as of 2026-05). The current Amazon price can differ, so check it before you order.