Whirlpool · Dishwasher part

Lower Detergent Dispenser Actuator Assembly 8193646

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Reference price$35.67–$71.13

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

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Part number
8193646
Brand
Whirlpool
Made for
Dishwasher
Fits
719 models
Also sold as
Amana, Crosley, Estate, Holiday, Ikea, Inglis, Kenmore, Kirkland, Magic Chef, Maytag, Roper
  • Fitment checked against 719 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

8193646 is a Whirlpool replacement part (lower detergent dispenser actuator assembly) for dishwashers. Our fitment data lists 719 models that use it.

This detergent dispenser actuator (part number 8193646) is for dishwashers. Detergent dispenser actuator 8193646 opens the dispenser cover to release detergent and rinse aid during the dishwashing cycle. Unplug the dishwasher and shut off the water supply before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

Symptoms this part fixes

  • Dispenser

How to confirm it has failed

Symptom: A dish rack, spray arm, or wash-motor component isn't turning or sliding the way it should.

Check: Check that the part in question turns or slides freely by hand, and look for a cracked, worn, or seized point where it should pivot or roll.

Models that use this part

Showing 60 of 719 confirmed models, models with their own parts page first.
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
66517729001WhirlpoolDishwasher175
66516994401WhirlpoolDishwasher172
66516524000KenmoreDishwasher169
66515765690WhirlpoolDishwasher155
66517432002WhirlpoolDishwasher154
DU400CWDB0WhirlpoolDishwasher154
CUD4000WQ1WhirlpoolDishwasher149
7DP840SWKX0WhirlpoolDishwasher148
DU810SWLU0WhirlpoolDishwasher143
DU840SWPQ0WhirlpoolDishwasher142
DU800SWKQ0WhirlpoolDishwasher141
DU5016XW0WhirlpoolDishwasher130
DU8500XX2WhirlpoolDishwasher117
110773883WhirlpoolDishwasher94
110773813WhirlpoolDishwasher92
110773811WhirlpoolDishwasher90
110773812WhirlpoolDishwasher90
110773881WhirlpoolDishwasher87
110773882WhirlpoolDishwasher86
DP840SWPX2WhirlpoolDishwasher79
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ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
66517729002WhirlpoolDishwasher75
DU840SWPU2WhirlpoolDishwasher74
110723120WhirlpoolDishwasher70
66514212K900WhirlpoolDishwasher65
66514212K901WhirlpoolDishwasher65
6651711590WhirlpoolDishwasher64
66517722001WhirlpoolDishwasher62
66514213K900WhirlpoolDishwasher58
66515705891WhirlpoolDishwasher57
DU850SWPU0WhirlpoolDishwasher56
66514219K900WhirlpoolDishwasher55
66515627000WhirlpoolDishwasher54
66516992401WhirlpoolDishwasher54
66514213K901WhirlpoolDishwasher53
66514214K900WhirlpoolDishwasher53
66515701892WhirlpoolDishwasher53
66515702990WhirlpoolDishwasher53
66515705890WhirlpoolDishwasher53
66515708892WhirlpoolDishwasher53
66517708891KenmoreDishwasher53
DP840SWKX0WhirlpoolDishwasher53
66514214K901WhirlpoolDishwasher52
66514219K901WhirlpoolDishwasher52
66515629000WhirlpoolDishwasher52
66515708890WhirlpoolDishwasher52
ADB1000AWB1WhirlpoolDishwasher52
66515705892WhirlpoolDishwasher51
66515791792WhirlpoolDishwasher51
66515795793WhirlpoolDishwasher51
66516798790KenmoreDishwasher51
DU811SWLU0WhirlpoolDishwasher51
DU850SWPU3WhirlpoolDishwasher51
66515707990WhirlpoolDishwasher50
66516791792KenmoreDishwasher50
66516798793KenmoreDishwasher50
66517791792KenmoreDishwasher50
66517795792KenmoreDishwasher50
66517799992KenmoreDishwasher50
66515522000WhirlpoolDishwasher49
66515798791WhirlpoolDishwasher49

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which models does 8193646 fit?

Our fitment data lists 719 models that use 8193646, including 66517729001, 66516994401, 66516524000. Enter your model number in the fit checker on this page to confirm.

What symptoms point to a failed lower detergent dispenser actuator assembly?

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

How much does 8193646 cost?

Catalog prices on file range $35.67–$71.13 (as of 2026-05). The current Amazon price can differ, so check it before you order.