KTRS22QAWH03 Whirlpool Replacement Parts

Manufacturer

Model Number
KTRS22QAWH03

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Parts List

Category	Part Number	Description	Demand
Valve, Float Assembly	978030	Whirlpool Access Valve (3/4``)	Y
	2162457	Whirlpool Air Baffle
Diffuser	2157253	Whirlpool Air Diffuser Assembly
	WP72107	Whirlpool Almond	Y
	350956	Whirlpool Almond	Y
	2160621	Whirlpool Anchor-screw I/m
	W11342242	Whirlpool Arm-shut	Y
Ice Maker, Ice Maker Assembly	WP2182124	Whirlpool Arm-stripr Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
	2157452	Whirlpool Baffle-air, I/m
Bag	606755	Whirlpool Bag, Insulation (36-5/8`` X 46``)
Sensor, Thermistor, Thermostat	WP2196003	Whirlpool Barrier	Y
Ring	987917	Whirlpool Bearing, Clip
Bearing	983697	Whirlpool Bearing, Lever
Holder	2193409	Whirlpool Beverage Holder	Y
Sensor, Thermistor, Thermostat	WP627985	Whirlpool Bimetl-def Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Sensor, Thermistor, Thermostat	WP4387503	Whirlpool Bimetl-def Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
	72032	Whirlpool Black	Y
Blade	1119009	Whirlpool Blade, Fixed (2)
Blade	W10278731	Whirlpool Blade, Rotary A
Blade	W10278732	Whirlpool Blade, Rotary B
Blade	W10278733	Whirlpool Blade, Rotary C
Fan Blade	WP1108179	Whirlpool Blade-fan	Y
Blade	WP1100938	Whirlpool Blade-fan	Y
	2157405	Whirlpool Block Blade
	2172825	Whirlpool Bottom, Compartment Separator
	2174828	Whirlpool Box, Control
Bracket, Flange, Blade	WP2195950	Whirlpool Bracket	Y
	W11745278	Whirlpool Bracket	Y
Bracket, Flange, Blade	W11500948	Whirlpool Bracket	Y
Bracket, Flange, Blade	2147163	Whirlpool Bracket, Control
Bracket, Flange, Blade	2160608	Whirlpool Bracket, Motor
Bracket, Flange, Blade	2168550	Whirlpool Bracket, Water Reservoir
	WP2165792K	Whirlpool Buttertray
Knob, Dial, Button	WP2212648	Whirlpool Button-plg	Y
	100000	Whirlpool Cabinet (Not A Serviceable Part)
Adhesive	WP4317852	Whirlpool Cement, Alumilastic (1 1/4 Oz.)	Y
Rail	2179453	Whirlpool Center Rail
Clamp	WP488366	Whirlpool Clamp
Clamp	549193	Whirlpool Clamp
Clip	W11501419	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	WP628379	Whirlpool Clip	Y
Clip	2168567	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	489396	Whirlpool Clip
Clip	WP2155013	Whirlpool Clip, Grille Retainer (2)	Y
Clip	2149060	Whirlpool Clip, Mullion (3)
Clip	2200079	Whirlpool Clip, Tube
Clip	2208280	Whirlpool Clip, Wire & Tube
Door,Remote Control Door	2183043	Whirlpool Compartment Door
Ice Maker, Ice Maker Assembly	4317943	Whirlpool Complete Icemaker Assembly Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Compressor - Sealed System	W10309990	Whirlpool Compressor	Y
Condensor	2198175	Whirlpool Condenser Assembly	Y
Connector	WP4211117	Whirlpool Connector	Y
Connector	227991	Whirlpool Connector Wire
Container	WP982704	Whirlpool Container	Y
	2160775	Whirlpool Control Arm
Cover,Cap	2179540	Whirlpool Control, Front Cover
	2160602	Whirlpool Conveyor	Y
	1118078	Whirlpool Corner Filler, Grille
Coupling	WPW10169511	Whirlpool Coupling	Y
Coupling	W10749708	Whirlpool Coupling, Ice Conveyor	Y
Cover,Cap	628355	Whirlpool Cover
Cover,Cap	WP2217784	Whirlpool Cover
Cover,Cap	WP2213360	Whirlpool Cover	Y
Cover,Cap	WP2162358	Whirlpool Cover ((Production Alternate))	Y
Cover,Cap	1108176	Whirlpool Cover, Air Diffuser
Cover,Cap	2157411	Whirlpool Cover, Air Duct
Cover,Cap	1126172	Whirlpool Cover, Housing (Includes Item 39)
Cover,Cap	2160609	Whirlpool Cover, Motor
Cover,Cap	2172768	Whirlpool Cover, Unit
Cover,Cap	2160770	Whirlpool Crisper Cover (Includes Rollers)
Crisper	2161888	Whirlpool Crisper, Pan Front
Cup	937065	Whirlpool Cup, Drain
Cup	WP628356	Whirlpool Cup-water Fill	Y
Deflector & Chute	4317811	Whirlpool Deflector
Deflector & Chute	WP1119017	Whirlpool Deflector, Ice	Y
Bin	1125556	Whirlpool Door Bin (Narrow)
Bin	1125555	Whirlpool Door Bin (Wide)
	1125577	Whirlpool Door Dike (2)
Gasket , Seal	2188450A	Whirlpool Door Gasket	Y
Gasket , Seal	2188460A	Whirlpool Door Gasket	Y
Hinge	W10851192	Whirlpool Door Hinge
Hinge	WP2189412	Whirlpool Door Hinge Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
	WP2147167	Whirlpool Door Mechanism Assembly (Includes Item 9)
Door,Remote Control Door	WP2147168	Whirlpool Door, Ice
Door,Remote Control Door	2171712	Whirlpool Door, Ice Compartment	Y
Door,Remote Control Door	2160613	Whirlpool Door-platform
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	2172811	Whirlpool Drain Fitting
Pan	2153974	Whirlpool Drain Pan/ Heat Shield
Washer	72017	Whirlpool Drawer, Storage Paint, Touch-up (1/2Oz.) (White) Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	W10843121	Whirlpool Drier-tube Skill level: - Hard fix - you can do It	Y
Dispenser	4388736	Whirlpool Drum	Y
	WP627843	Whirlpool Ejector	Y
	978883	Whirlpool Enamel, Almond (1 Qt. Uncut)
	1125788	Whirlpool End Cap
	LIT2168922	Whirlpool Energy Guide
Evaporator	2153979	Whirlpool Evaporator
Cover,Cap	2160648	Whirlpool Evaporator Cover
Motor,Ice Maker Motor	482731	Whirlpool Evaporator Motor	Y
Bracket, Flange, Blade	548695	Whirlpool Fan, Motor Bracket
Cone	1119074	Whirlpool Feeder Cone
	2196095	Whirlpool Filler, Wrapper (Almond)
	2196097	Whirlpool Filler, Wrapper (Black)
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	WP2196157	Whirlpool Fitting	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	WP4388152	Whirlpool Fitting	Y
	W10852691	Whirlpool Floating Baffle	Y
Frame	2161804	Whirlpool Frame, Cantilever
Frame	2161704	Whirlpool Frame, Shelf
Frame	2152716	Whirlpool Frame, Slides (Black)
Cover,Cap	2170853	Whirlpool Front Cover, Ice Container
Axle, Roller, Shaft Wheel	4386774	Whirlpool Front Roller (2)	Y
Gasket , Seal	WP2183037	Whirlpool Gasket
Gasket , Seal	WP1125528	Whirlpool Gasket
Gasket , Seal	1125814	Whirlpool Gasket (Front)
Gasket , Seal	1125817	Whirlpool Gasket (Rear)
Gasket , Seal	2157255	Whirlpool Gasket, Air Diffuser
Gasket , Seal	2160729	Whirlpool Gasket, Baffle I/m
Gasket , Seal	2159734	Whirlpool Gasket, Bottom Separator
Gasket , Seal	1125706	Whirlpool Gasket, Cover (Rear)
Gasket , Seal	1125783	Whirlpool Gasket, Front Cantilever
Gasket , Seal	2160615	Whirlpool Gasket-platform
	1125531	Whirlpool Glass, Crisper Cover
Shelf Support Components	1125539	Whirlpool Glass, Meat Pan Shelf
Shelf Support Components	2161681	Whirlpool Glass, Roll-out Shelf
Shelf Support Components	1125521	Whirlpool Glass, Shelf Cantilever (2)
Grease	WP542638	Whirlpool Grease, Silicone (1/2 Oz.)	Y
	WP983900	Whirlpool Grille
	2160686	Whirlpool Grille (Black)
	2168621	Whirlpool Grille (White)
	987048	Whirlpool Grommet
	WP531933	Whirlpool Grommet
	2172803	Whirlpool Grommet (2)
	937252	Whirlpool Grommet (4)
	876811	Whirlpool Grommet (4) ((Production))
Guard	1105612	Whirlpool Guard, Fan
Guide	W10850503	Whirlpool Guide, Solenoid
Guide	1124730	Whirlpool Guiding, Ice (White Model)
Handle	2161508	Whirlpool Handle, Center
Handle	2161517	Whirlpool Handle, Center
Shield	1121404	Whirlpool Heat Shield, Frame
	483058	Whirlpool Heater
	2162019	Whirlpool Heater, Defrost	Y
	2154065	Whirlpool Heater, Mullion
Cover,Cap	2160404	Whirlpool Hinge Cover (Almond)
Plug	534927	Whirlpool Hole Plug (2) (White)
Knob, Dial, Button	WP2151652	Whirlpool Hole Plug (2) (White)	Y
Plug	842031	Whirlpool Hole Plug (3) (White)
Plug	989196	Whirlpool Hole Plug (Almond)
Plug	2151653	Whirlpool Hole Plug (Almond)
Knob, Dial, Button	940014	Whirlpool Hole Plug, Control Box
Housing	WPW10185018	Whirlpool Housing Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Housing	1107943	Whirlpool Housing, Dispenser
Housing	WP2195914	Whirlpool Housing-im	Y
Deflector & Chute	2160684	Whirlpool Ice Chute
Deflector & Chute	2160634	Whirlpool Ice Chute, (Seperator)
	2160601	Whirlpool Ice Container
Valve, Float Assembly	W10853654	Whirlpool Inlet Valve	Y
Insert	WP1129177	Whirlpool Insert
Insert	2176796	Whirlpool Insert, Air Baffle
Insert	1126178	Whirlpool Insert, Cover
Insert	2161512	Whirlpool Insert, Handle (Almond)
Insert	2161541	Whirlpool Insert, Handle (Almond)
Insert	2161511	Whirlpool Insert, Handle (White)
Insert	2161540	Whirlpool Insert, Handle (White)
Insert	4387491	Whirlpool Insert, Tube	Y
Insulation	2172897	Whirlpool Insulation, Compartment Separator
Insulation	2160683	Whirlpool Insulation, Dispenser
	1108196	Whirlpool Insulation, Filler
Spacer	WP625834	Whirlpool Insulation, Switch
Insulator	2147164	Whirlpool Insulator, Control Bracket
	2183113	Whirlpool Interior Door Panel
	799833	Whirlpool Kit, Evaporator Repair (Aluminum Epoxy)
Insulation	876029	Whirlpool Kit, Foam Slab (30`` X 32-1/2`` X 1-1/2``)
Terminal	833938	Whirlpool Kit, Terminal Connector	Y
Socket	2166862	Whirlpool Lamp Holder
	2177144	Whirlpool Lever, Ice Dispenser (Almond)
	WP2177149	Whirlpool Lever, Water Dispenser (For Almond Model)
Light	WP22002263	Whirlpool Light Bulb Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Light	W10887190	Whirlpool Light Bulb	Y
Light	W11338583	Whirlpool Light Bulb	Y
Lens	2174443	Whirlpool Light Camera Lens
Light	2160640	Whirlpool Light, Bar Left
Light	2160641	Whirlpool Light, Bar Right
	1117999	Whirlpool Load Lock
	2161758	Whirlpool Meat Pan Shelf Cantilever
Door,Remote Control Door	WP1120581	Whirlpool Mechanism Delay	Y
Insulation	876370	Whirlpool Miscellaneous, Insulation (2 Pieces, 3`` X 24`` X 48``)	Y
Motor,Ice Maker Motor	W10190935	Whirlpool Module Assembly (Includes Items 10, 11 & 12)	Y
Ice Maker, Ice Maker Assembly	WPW10190929	Whirlpool Mold & Heater Assembly (Also Order) 542638 Silicone Grease Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Motor,Ice Maker Motor	WP2188242	Whirlpool Motor	Y
Motor,Ice Maker Motor	833697	Whirlpool Motor-cond	Y
Nut	4318011	Whirlpool Nut	Y
Bearing	WP1119018	Whirlpool Nut, Bearing Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Nut	WP627018	Whirlpool Nut, Compression 1/4``	Y
	4387535	Whirlpool Overload	Y
	799344	Whirlpool Paint, Bulk (1 Qt.) (White (Uncut))	Y
	285006	Whirlpool Paint, Pressurized Spray (12Oz. Black)	Y
	511873	Whirlpool Paint, Touch-up 1/2 Oz. (White Porcelain)	Y
	2161890	Whirlpool Pan, Meat
	2161889	Whirlpool Pan, Utility
	2159163	Whirlpool Panel, Freezer Door (Also Order Item 21) (Almond)
	2159160	Whirlpool Panel, Freezer Door (Also Order Item 21) (White)
Panel	2180091	Whirlpool Panel, Refrigerator Door (Includes Insulation) (Almond)
Panel	2180090	Whirlpool Panel, Refrigerator Door (Includes Insulation) (White)
Panel	2189100	Whirlpool Panel-int
	1125581	Whirlpool Pivot Arm
Cooking Plate	W10833053	Whirlpool Plate	Y
Cooking Plate	WP939101	Whirlpool Plate
	2160612	Whirlpool Platform-ice Container
Plug	2183841	Whirlpool Plug-cross
Auto Primer	350942	Whirlpool Primer White (13 Oz. Spray Can)	Y
Rack	1126137	Whirlpool Rack, Wine & Egg
	2161807	Whirlpool Reflector, Shelf Cantilever
	2160600	Whirlpool Reservoir-water
Clip	1119021	Whirlpool Retainer Clip, Rod	Y
Clip	WP2315522	Whirlpool Retainer Thermostat	Y
	1122551	Whirlpool Retainer, Gasket
	1122553	Whirlpool Retainer, Gasket
	1122552	Whirlpool Retainer, Gasket
	1125879	Whirlpool Retainer, Insert
	1125525	Whirlpool Retainer, Shelf
Ring	WP489236	Whirlpool Ring-e	Y
	1125514	Whirlpool Rod, Connecting
Axle, Roller, Shaft Wheel	489395	Whirlpool Roll Pin
Drawer	4318078	Whirlpool Roller
Axle, Roller, Shaft Wheel	WPW10250570	Whirlpool Roller-cab	Y
Pin	489229	Whirlpool Rollpin	Y
	2168582	Whirlpool Rubber Strip
Capacitor	WP999509	Whirlpool Running Capacitor
Screw	WPW10141625	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP489489	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP965173	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP3400906	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	488892	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP488787	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489128	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489464	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	W11693756	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489474	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	489383	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP488920	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP8281206	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP487353	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	798639	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP488729	Whirlpool Screw Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Screw	489168	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP489174	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP488163	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WPW10141645	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP999367	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP489478	Whirlpool Screw	Y
	489432	Whirlpool Screw
Screw	WP681249	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	WP488921	Whirlpool Screw	Y
Screw	8533917	Whirlpool Screw (2)
Screw	WP489261	Whirlpool Screw (Repair)
Screw	489136	Whirlpool Screw 3-24 X 23/64
Screw	WP489442	Whirlpool Screw 8-15 X 5/8	Y
	520965	Whirlpool Screw Support
Screw	489155	Whirlpool Screw,
Screw	WP489427	Whirlpool Screw, 1/4-20X5/8	Y
Screw	2006254	Whirlpool Screw, 6-19 X .250
Screw	681390	Whirlpool Screw, 8-32 X 3/8
Screw	WP489399	Whirlpool Screw, 8-32 X 5/16	Y
	2169467	Whirlpool Scroll, Fan
Gasket , Seal	WP1106508	Whirlpool Seal Gasket	Y
	WP503695	Whirlpool Sealer	Y
	WP505587	Whirlpool Sealer Mastic (1 Quart)	Y
	212643	Whirlpool Sealer, Permagum (4 - 12`` Strips)	Y
	2160624	Whirlpool Separator, Compartment (Top)
	LIT2176905	Whirlpool Service & Wiring Sheet
Glass Shelf	W10854959	Whirlpool Shelf Stud	Y
Shelf Support Components	1125520	Whirlpool Shelf, Cantilever (2)
Wire	2160693	Whirlpool Shelf, Freezer (Top) (2)
	1114466	Whirlpool Shelf, Ladder (2)
	1114465	Whirlpool Shelf, Ladder Center
Shield	1119041	Whirlpool Shield, Wiring
	2172743	Whirlpool Shim, Bottom Hinge	Y
	2151813	Whirlpool Shim, Handle
	836155	Whirlpool Shim, Hinge Center
	1123515	Whirlpool Shim, Hinge Top
	2160752	Whirlpool Short Rod
Sleeve	W11661094	Whirlpool Sleeve	Y
Slide	1125578	Whirlpool Slide, Air Control
Slide	2152721	Whirlpool Slide, Cube/crush Switch (Almond)
Slide	2152720	Whirlpool Slide, Cube/crush Switch (White)
Slide	1115380	Whirlpool Slide, Ice Door
Slide	2152727	Whirlpool Slide, Light Switch (Almond)
Slide	2152726	Whirlpool Slide, Light Switch (White)
Slide	1125513	Whirlpool Slide, Thermostat
Socket	W11606038	Whirlpool Socket
Solenoid	WP2152713	Whirlpool Soleniod Assembly Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Spacer	2149077	Whirlpool Spacer (3)
	1107628-	Whirlpool Spacer, Door
Spacer	WP1119007	Whirlpool Spacer, Flat (2)	Y
	1107651	Whirlpool Spacer, Handle
Spacer	WP1119005	Whirlpool Spacer, Step	Y
Nut	WP486692	Whirlpool Speed Nut (1/4-20)	Y
	350930	Whirlpool Spray (13 Oz.) (White)	Y
Spring	983659	Whirlpool Spring
Spring	983696	Whirlpool Spring, Lever(2)
Spring	1119020	Whirlpool Spring, Return	Y
	1118480	Whirlpool Stop, Cone
Glass Shelf	WP2149540	Whirlpool Stud L.s. Front	Y
Glass Shelf	819091	Whirlpool Stud-shelf	Y
Glass Shelf	W11581579	Whirlpool Stud-shelf	Y
	2160619	Whirlpool Support Wall I/m
	WP2172748	Whirlpool Support, Crisper	Y
	2174770	Whirlpool Support, Evap. (Left Side)
	2174769	Whirlpool Support, Evap. (Right Side)
	851358	Whirlpool Support, Heater
Switch	WP4387911	Whirlpool Switch Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Switch	W11457217	Whirlpool Switch	Y
	WP2162361	Whirlpool Switch	Y
Switch	WP2149705	Whirlpool Switch, Light Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Switch	1125964	Whirlpool Switch, Toggle
Plate	2196135	Whirlpool Tap, Plate
Plate	2157315	Whirlpool Tap-plate, Bottom Hinge
Tape	W11238399	Whirlpool Tape
	LIT628370	Whirlpool Tech Sheet
Sensor, Thermistor, Thermostat	2169240	Whirlpool Thermostat
Wire	WPW10339879	Whirlpool Tie-wire	Y
Timer	WP2183400	Whirlpool Timer-def	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978026	Whirlpool Top Parts Not Illustrated And Optional Parts (Not Included) (Valve, Access (5/16``))	Y
	WP1117510	Whirlpool Torx Ke Skill level: - Medium fix difficulty	Y
Evaporator	WP842041	Whirlpool Tray-evap	Y
	1107199	Whirlpool Trim, Door
Bin	2171372	Whirlpool Trivet, Door
Bin	2171358	Whirlpool Trivet, Door
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	1129176	Whirlpool Tube
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	876765	Whirlpool Tube Kit	Y
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	2154032	Whirlpool Tube, Condenser To Heat Loop
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	2162475	Whirlpool Tube, Discharge
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	2169027	Whirlpool Tube, Door Wiring
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	2183033	Whirlpool Tube, Drain
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	2154109	Whirlpool Tube, Process
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	2162472	Whirlpool Tube, Suction
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	WP2174755	Whirlpool Tube, Water Inlet	Y
Cover,Cap	2182057	Whirlpool Unit Cover, Bottom
Frame	2304903	Whirlpool Unit Mounting Frame
Rail	2149717	Whirlpool Unit Mounting Rail
Wire	2176859	Whirlpool Unit, Harness
	LIT2168556	Whirlpool Use & Care Guide
Valve, Float Assembly	978027	Whirlpool Valve, Access ((3/8``) Tube)	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978028	Whirlpool Valve, Access (1/2``)
Valve, Float Assembly	WP978025	Whirlpool Valve, Access (1/4``)	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	978029	Whirlpool Valve, Access (5/8)	Y
Valve, Float Assembly	876764	Whirlpool Valve,access (3/16)	Y
Washer	WP487802	Whirlpool Washer (7/64 Nylon)	Y
Washer	WP489235	Whirlpool Washer Ring	Y
Washer	489234	Whirlpool Washer, Plain
Pipe, Tube, Hose, Fitting	W10823511	Whirlpool Water Tube	Y
	1125579	Whirlpool Window, Air Control
	1125580	Whirlpool Window, Thermostat
Wire	2160799	Whirlpool Wire Assembly
Wire	WP2172890	Whirlpool Wire Assembly, Capacitator (Production) Skill level: - Easy fix less than an hour	Y
Wire	WP2187464	Whirlpool Wire Harness Skill level: - Fast and very easy fix	Y
Wire	2165742	Whirlpool Wire Harness
Wire	WP1127626	Whirlpool Wire Harness
	2160610	Whirlpool Wiring Assembly, Ice Dispenser
Wire	2147166	Whirlpool Wiring Harness, Door
Clamp	WP488878	Whirlpool Xxtube Clamp	Y

About Whirlpool

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.