GS2SHEXNT02 Whirlpool Replacement Parts

Manufacturer

Model Number
GS2SHEXNT02

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Parts List

Category	Part Number	Description	Demand
Diffuser	2255424	Whirlpool Air Diffuser Asm	Y
Duct, Vent	2212313	Whirlpool Air Duct Freezer
Duct, Vent	2212377	Whirlpool Air Duct, Upper
	2198595	Whirlpool Air Scoop
	2261265	Whirlpool Air Seal, Thermistor
	WP2255432T	Whirlpool Arm-dispsr	Y
	WP2255432W	Whirlpool Arm-dispsr	Y
	WP2255432B	Whirlpool Arm-dispsr	Y
	WP2255431B	Whirlpool Arm-dispsr	Y
	WP2255431W	Whirlpool Arm-dispsr	Y
	W10297245	Whirlpool Arm-stripr	Y
	2320328	Whirlpool Auger	Y
	W10896764	Whirlpool Baffle, Air	Y
Bag	606755	Whirlpool Bag, Insulation (36-5/8`` X 46``)
Trim	2195904K	Whirlpool Basket Front
Basket	2301193	Whirlpool Basket, Sloped
Basket	2301192	Whirlpool Basket, Tall
Basket	2304308	Whirlpool Basket, Tilt Out (2)
Bearing	2255413	Whirlpool Bearing Body
Sensor, Thermistor, Thermostat	WPW10225581	Whirlpool Bimetl-def Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Sensor, Thermistor, Thermostat	WP627985	Whirlpool Bimetl-def Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Bin	WPW10158506	Whirlpool Bin Control Lever	Y
Blade	2257020	Whirlpool Blade, Fixed	Y
Blade	W10278731	Whirlpool Blade, Rotary A
Blade	W10278732	Whirlpool Blade, Rotary B
Blade	W10278733	Whirlpool Blade, Rotary C
Blade	WP2169142	Whirlpool Blade-fan Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Blade	W11458267	Whirlpool Blade-fan	Y
	2198602	Whirlpool Block, Blade
Bottle	2255493	Whirlpool Bottle, Ice Pack
Bracket, Flange, Blade	WP2181929	Whirlpool Bracket	Y
Bracket, Flange, Blade	WP2304673	Whirlpool Bracket	Y
Bracket, Flange, Blade	WP2256154	Whirlpool Bracket	Y
Bracket, Flange, Blade	WP2198641	Whirlpool Bracket Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Board	WPW10184871	Whirlpool Bracket, Control
Bracket, Flange, Blade	2200082B	Whirlpool Bracket, Door Stop (Black)	Y
Bracket, Flange, Blade	WP2200082	Whirlpool Bracket, Door Stop (Chrome)
Bracket, Flange, Blade	2256035	Whirlpool Bracket, Dual Crisper
Bracket, Flange, Blade	2212317	Whirlpool Bracket, Icemaker Mounting
	4392899	Whirlpool Brush Touch-up Kit (Biscuit Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	WP80051	Whirlpool Brush Touch-up Kit (Graphite)	Y
Knob, Dial, Button	940014	Whirlpool Button-plg
	100000	Whirlpool Cabinet (Not A Serviceable Part)
	2255226	Whirlpool Cam Assembly
Door,Remote Control Door	WP2182179	Whirlpool Cam-door Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Door,Remote Control Door	WPW10329686	Whirlpool Cam-door Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Lens	WP2198643	Whirlpool Camera Lens
Lens	2255225	Whirlpool Camera Lens, Light
Lens	WP2317782	Whirlpool Camera Lens-light	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2186494T	Whirlpool Cap-filter Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2186494W	Whirlpool Cap-filter Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2186494B	Whirlpool Cap-filter Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Adhesive	WP4317852	Whirlpool Cement, Alumilastic (1 1/4 Oz.)	Y
Clamp	WP488366	Whirlpool Clamp
Clamp	549193	Whirlpool Clamp, Service Cord
Cleaner	2217192	Whirlpool Cleaner, (Stainless Steel)
Clip	WP2315522	Whirlpool Clip	Y
Clip	WP628379	Whirlpool Clip	Y
Clip	W11623163	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	WP1115374	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	489396	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	WP2161324	Whirlpool Clip	Y
Clip	W10683556	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	WP2195051	Whirlpool Clip	Y
Clip	WP2194719	Whirlpool Clip Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Clip	WP2255411	Whirlpool Clip	Y
Clip	WP1108439	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	WP2155013	Whirlpool Clip	Y
Clip	2155547	Whirlpool Clip, Heat
Clip	2255199	Whirlpool Clip, Retaining
Clip	W10169512	Whirlpool Clip, Wire & Tube
Clip	2215823	Whirlpool Clip-air, Duct	Y
Compressor - Sealed System	W10309990	Whirlpool Compressor	Y
Condensor	2324712	Whirlpool Condenser Assembly
	2255228	Whirlpool Connecting Rod
	W11629974	Whirlpool Control Board	Y
	2255222	Whirlpool Control Box
Cover,Cap	2255623	Whirlpool Control Box
Wire	2187965	Whirlpool Control Box Harness
Coupling	WP2220458	Whirlpool Coupling Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Coupling	WP2220457	Whirlpool Coupling Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Cover,Cap	W10133000	Whirlpool Cover
Cover,Cap	2222862	Whirlpool Cover
Cover,Cap	WP2198587	Whirlpool Cover Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2223242	Whirlpool Cover
Cover,Cap	WP2203408B	Whirlpool Cover	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2203408W	Whirlpool Cover	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2203407W	Whirlpool Cover	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2203407B	Whirlpool Cover Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2223307	Whirlpool Cover, Crisper
Cover,Cap	2255461	Whirlpool Cover, Crusher
Cover,Cap	W10207507	Whirlpool Cover, Evaporator (Includes 9)
Door,Remote Control Door	2255589	Whirlpool Cover, Icemaker
Cover,Cap	2255558	Whirlpool Cover, Receiver	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2162358	Whirlpool Cover-term	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2188756	Whirlpool Cover-unit	Y
Pan	WPW10233488	Whirlpool Crisper Pan	Y
	2255577	Whirlpool Crusher Bin
Cup	WP628356	Whirlpool Cup-fill	Y
Door,Remote Control Door	WP2255421	Whirlpool Dairy Door
Deflector & Chute	2179350	Whirlpool Deflector	Y
Diffuser	WPW10151374	Whirlpool Diffuser Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Pump, Motor	WP2188860	Whirlpool Dispenser, Motor
Door,Remote Control Door	L2255933T	Whirlpool Door Assembly Bt
Door,Remote Control Door	L2255533SB	Whirlpool Door Assembly Ss
Door,Remote Control Door	L2255933W	Whirlpool Door Assembly Wh
Bin	WP2223463K	Whirlpool Door Bin (2)
Bin	WP2255420	Whirlpool Door Compartment
Control	2261601	Whirlpool Door Control Asm
Gasket , Seal	2159081	Whirlpool Door Gasket, Magnetic	Y
Gasket , Seal	2159073	Whirlpool Door Gasket, Magnetic (Service) (Mist Beige)	Y
Hinge	WP2203770	Whirlpool Door Hinge	Y
Hinge	8201707	Whirlpool Door Hinge	Y
Hinge	WP2203771	Whirlpool Door Hinge	Y
Latch	2255578	Whirlpool Door Latch, Bin
Trim	WPW10307490	Whirlpool Door Trim Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Trim	WP2156021	Whirlpool Door Trim	Y
Trim	WP2318736	Whirlpool Door Trim	Y
Gasket , Seal	2159080	Whirlpool Door, Gasket Magnetic	Y
Gasket , Seal	2159072	Whirlpool Door, Gasket Magnetic	Y
Door,Remote Control Door	WP2180353	Whirlpool Door-chute Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	W10843121	Whirlpool Drier-tube Skill level: - Hard fix - you can do It	Y
Tray, Support , Ice Maker Tray	W10136387A	Whirlpool Egg-contnr Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	626753	Whirlpool Ejector
Board	WP2304103	Whirlpool Electronic Control
Board	WPW10135090	Whirlpool Electronic Control	Y
	8171358	Whirlpool Enamel, Graphite (1 Qt. Uncut)
	2308410	Whirlpool Energy Label
	2255611	Whirlpool Escutcheon, Control Box
Escutcheon	2194744	Whirlpool Escutcheon, Meat Pan Control
Evaporator	WP2188822	Whirlpool Evaporator	Y
Extension	WP1108438	Whirlpool Extension	Y
Motor,Ice Maker Motor	4389144	Whirlpool Fan Motor Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
	W11254898	Whirlpool Fan-scroll	Y
Fastener	489285	Whirlpool Fastener, Push-on	Y
	2196150	Whirlpool Filler, Wrapper (Biscuit)
	2196097	Whirlpool Filler, Wrapper (Black)
	2196094	Whirlpool Filler, Wrapper (White)
Filter	EDR5RXD1	Whirlpool Filter Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	WP2256096	Whirlpool Fitting	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	WP4373559	Whirlpool Fitting Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	8201537	Whirlpool Fitting	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	W11566763	Whirlpool Fitting	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2198633	Whirlpool Flipper Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Rack	2255423	Whirlpool Floor, Can Rack
Insulation	2188928	Whirlpool Foam, Shield
Frame	2255422	Whirlpool Frame, Can Rack
Frame	WP2223517	Whirlpool Frame-shlf
Door,Remote Control Door	2255933B	Whirlpool Freezer Door (Includes Item 8 And Dispenser Front Parts) (Black)
	2255933LB	Whirlpool Freezer Door (Includes Item 8 And Dispenser Front Parts) (Stainless Vcm)
	2255933SB	Whirlpool Freezer Door (Includes Item 8 And Dispenser Front Parts) (Stainless)
Cover,Cap	WPW10289690	Whirlpool Front Cover	Y
Cover,Cap	2252079T	Whirlpool Front Cover Assembly (Includes Items 19,20 & 21) (Biscuit)
Cover,Cap	2252079B	Whirlpool Front Cover Assembly (Includes Items 19,20 & 21) (Black)
Cover,Cap	WP2252079W	Whirlpool Front Cover Assembly (Includes Items 19,20 & 21) (White)
Axle, Roller, Shaft Wheel	4386774	Whirlpool Front Roller (2)	Y
Gasket , Seal	4388500	Whirlpool Gasket	Y
Gasket , Seal	WP2155789	Whirlpool Gasket	Y
Glass Shelf	WP2223591	Whirlpool Glass Shelf	Y
Glass Shelf	WP2223714	Whirlpool Glass, Cover
Grease	WP542638	Whirlpool Grease	Y
	W10802713	Whirlpool Grille	Y
	2207048T	Whirlpool Grille, Overflow (Biscuit)
	WP2207048B	Whirlpool Grille, Overflow (Black)
	2207048W	Whirlpool Grille, Overflow (White)
	WP2176759	Whirlpool Grommet	Y
	WP4387558	Whirlpool Grommet	Y
	876811	Whirlpool Grommet (4) ((Production))
Guard	2186496	Whirlpool Guard, Fan
Guide	WP2180224	Whirlpool Guide-ice Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Handle	WP2313351T	Whirlpool Handle (Biscuit)
Handle	WP2313351B	Whirlpool Handle (Black)
Handle	WP2313351W	Whirlpool Handle (White)
Wire	2187948	Whirlpool Harness, Wire
	W10683539	Whirlpool Harns-disp	Y
Shield	2256149	Whirlpool Heat Shield And Drain Pan
	WP2323197	Whirlpool Heater	Y
Cover,Cap	2203408T	Whirlpool Hinge Cover (Biscuit)
Cover,Cap	2203407T	Whirlpool Hinge Cover (Biscuit)
Holder	WP2212369	Whirlpool Holder	Y
Housing	WP2186443	Whirlpool Housing Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Housing	WP2195914	Whirlpool Housing-im	Y
	2212302	Whirlpool Ice Bin	Y
Container	2258227	Whirlpool Ice Container Assembly
Filter	W10823377	Whirlpool Ice Dor Kt Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Ice Maker, Ice Maker Assembly	WPW10190961	Whirlpool Icemaker	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	W10822681	Whirlpool Inlet Valve	Y
	2261037	Whirlpool Instruction Sheet (Door Removal)
Insulation	876029	Whirlpool Insulation
Insulation	876370	Whirlpool Insulation	Y
	799833	Whirlpool Kit, Evaporator Repair (Aluminum Epoxy)
Knob, Dial, Button	2255992	Whirlpool Knob, Fc
Control	2223309	Whirlpool Knob, Humidity Control
Knob, Dial, Button	2255232	Whirlpool Knob, Rc
	2212315	Whirlpool Ladder (Left Side)
	2212316	Whirlpool Ladder (Right Side)
	W10851295	Whirlpool Lever, Ice Dispenser (Biscuit)
Light	W11679940	Whirlpool Light Bulb	Y
Lens	2212376	Whirlpool Light Camera Lens
Louver	8201651	Whirlpool Louver-cab	Y
	WP2223464KA	Whirlpool Mat, Bin (3)
	WPW10233491	Whirlpool Meat Pan Asm
	2220407	Whirlpool Modular Icemaker Service Sheet
	WPW10122550	Whirlpool Mold-ice	Y
Motor,Ice Maker Motor	W10124096	Whirlpool Motor, Fan Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Motor,Ice Maker Motor	W10190935	Whirlpool Motor-modl	Y
Plate	WP2220214	Whirlpool Nameplate
Nut	3400971	Whirlpool Nut, Hex
	4387535	Whirlpool Overload	Y
	799344	Whirlpool Paint
	4392900	Whirlpool Paint, Bulk (1 Qt.) (Biscuit (Uncut))
	786032	Whirlpool Paint, Bulk (1 Qt.) (Black (Uncut))
	350930	Whirlpool Paint, Pressurized Spray (12 Oz. White)	Y
	4392901	Whirlpool Paint, Pressurized Spray (12 Oz.) (Biscuit)	Y
	285006	Whirlpool Paint, Pressurized Spray (12Oz. Black)	Y
	72032	Whirlpool Paint, Touch-up (1/2Oz. Black)	Y
Washer	72017	Whirlpool Paint, Touch-up (1/2Oz. White) Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	511873	Whirlpool Paint, Touch-up 1/2 Oz. (White Porcelain)	Y
Pin	WP2196195	Whirlpool Pin-door	Y
Pin	WP2198634	Whirlpool Pin-door
	2255227	Whirlpool Pivot Arm	Y
Auto Primer	350942	Whirlpool Primer, White (12 Oz. Spray Can)	Y
Rack	W10777924	Whirlpool Rack-wine	Y
	2255533T	Whirlpool Refrigerator Door (Includes Item 8) (Biscuit)
	2255533B	Whirlpool Refrigerator Door (Includes Item 8) (Black)
	2255533LB	Whirlpool Refrigerator Door (Includes Item 8) (Stainless Vcm)
	2255533W	Whirlpool Refrigerator Door (Includes Item 8) (White)
	WP2256126	Whirlpool Reservoir	Y
	WP2155590	Whirlpool Retainer	Y
Pin	489229	Whirlpool Roll Pin	Y
Axle, Roller, Shaft Wheel	WPW10250570	Whirlpool Roller-cab	Y
Screw	627068	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	489136	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WPW10141625	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	489340	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP8533993	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP3400906	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP3196557	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP8533920	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP3400012	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489491	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP8281163	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP3400065	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP8281164	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	798639	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP3-24004-109	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489478	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489500	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489483	Whirlpool Screw Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Screw	WPW10141645	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489464	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP8281227	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489497	Whirlpool Screw Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Screw	WP489128	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489427	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	W10850698	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP681249	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	W10759522	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WPW10142283	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	W11544659	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	8533917	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	4389654	Whirlpool Screw No.8 X 3/8 Hex
Screw	2006254	Whirlpool Screw, 6-19 X .250
Dispenser	WP2198628	Whirlpool Seal Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	WP505587	Whirlpool Sealer	Y
	WP503695	Whirlpool Sealer	Y
	212643	Whirlpool Sealer, Gum (4 Feet)	Y
	2255955	Whirlpool Service & Wiring Sheet
Shaft	WP2188917	Whirlpool Shaft	Y
Wire	2212343K	Whirlpool Shelf (2)
Shelf Support Components	2223637	Whirlpool Shelf Assembly, Drop Down (Includes 7 & 20)
	2206270	Whirlpool Shelf Ladder
	2301290	Whirlpool Shelf Track (Left Side)
	2301289	Whirlpool Shelf Track (Right Side)
Shelf Support Components	2223426	Whirlpool Shelf, Drop Down
Shelf Support Components	2255160	Whirlpool Shelf, Slide Out
Wire	W10317557	Whirlpool Shelf, Slide Out (2) Upper
Glass Shelf	WP2223288	Whirlpool Shelf-cant	Y
Shield	2261773	Whirlpool Shield, Electrical
Shield	2305538	Whirlpool Shield, Electrical (Internal)
Shield	2255666	Whirlpool Shield, Heat
Shield	2219878	Whirlpool Shield, Wiring
	WP2209697	Whirlpool Shim	Y
Sleeve	W11661094	Whirlpool Sleeve
Sleeve	WP2212365	Whirlpool Sleeve	Y
Sleeve	2252127	Whirlpool Sleeve, Mechanism Display	Y
Slide	2182757	Whirlpool Slide Meat Pan Control
Slide	2223308	Whirlpool Slide, Humidity Control	Y
Slide	2212321	Whirlpool Slide, Ice Maker Mounting	Y
Slide	2315398	Whirlpool Slide, Ice Maker Shut Off	Y
	WPW10233485	Whirlpool Snack Bin Asm
Socket	W11606038	Whirlpool Socket
Spacer	WP1119005	Whirlpool Spacer	Y
Spacer	WP1119007	Whirlpool Spacer	Y
	8171357	Whirlpool Spray	Y
Spring	WPW10224328	Whirlpool Spring	Y
Spring	W10852956	Whirlpool Spring	Y
Spring	WP2198608	Whirlpool Spring Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Spring	WP2198635	Whirlpool Spring Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Washer	489203	Whirlpool Spring, Washer
Compressor - Sealed System	WPW10189190	Whirlpool Start-dev Skill level: - Medium fix difficulty	Y
Glass Shelf	W11223328	Whirlpool Stud-shelf Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	4388358	Whirlpool Support Kit (Contains Right And Left)	Y
Switch	W11457217	Whirlpool Switch	Y
Switch	W11384469	Whirlpool Switch Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Tape	W11238399	Whirlpool Tape
Terminal	833938	Whirlpool Terminal	Y
Sensor, Thermistor, Thermostat	WP2188819	Whirlpool Thermistor	Y
Wire	WPW10339879	Whirlpool Tie-wire	Y
	WP1117510	Whirlpool Torx Key Skill level: - Medium fix difficulty	Y
Slide	WP2223320	Whirlpool Track Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Shelf Support Components	WP2223427	Whirlpool Track Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	2301292	Whirlpool Track, Basket-dual (Left Side)
	2301291	Whirlpool Track, Basket-dual (Right Side)
	2223428	Whirlpool Track, Shelf (Left Side)
Pan	WPW10614158	Whirlpool Tray-evap Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Door,Remote Control Door	2223472	Whirlpool Trivet, Tilt Out (2)
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	2261599	Whirlpool Tube, Condenser To Heat Loop
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	8201597	Whirlpool Tube, Filter Inlet Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	2205764	Whirlpool Tube, Suction
Cover,Cap	2182057	Whirlpool Unit Cover, Bottom
Frame	2304903	Whirlpool Unit Mounting Frame
Rail	2149718	Whirlpool Unit Mounting Rail
	2315213	Whirlpool Use & Care Guide
Valve, Float Assembly	WP978025	Whirlpool Valve	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	876764	Whirlpool Valve	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978026	Whirlpool Valve	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978027	Whirlpool Valve	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978029	Whirlpool Valve	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978030	Whirlpool Valve	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978028	Whirlpool Valve, Access (1/2``)
Washer	3400972	Whirlpool Washer
Washer	WP2212370	Whirlpool Washer	Y
Washer	WP2198661	Whirlpool Washer Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Washer	WP489235	Whirlpool Washer	Y
Washer	W10856867	Whirlpool Washer
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	WPW10350006	Whirlpool Water Tube Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Wire	W11234406	Whirlpool Wire Harness	Y
Wire	WPW10309401	Whirlpool Wire Harness
Wire	2311637	Whirlpool Wire Harness, Dual Crisper

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Whirlpool Corporation is the number one major appliance manufacturer in the world, and includes brands such as Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, Jenn-Air, Indesit, among others. The Whirlpool Corporation is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of home appliances, headquartered in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, United States, near Benton Harbor, Michigan. In many Whirlpool appliances, remarkable sense and adapt technology responds to the needs of your clothes, your meals and your foods. By adapting to each situation, intuitive sensors make key refinementsprecisely adjusting water levels for the best clean possible or measuring moisture content for better baking. So your fabrics look newer longer, meals cook more evenly, and foods stay cool and flavorful.