5871541590 Kenmore Dishwasher

First I noticed that the old gasket had disintergrated along the bottom. Next I removed the the gasket being careful to observe how it was installed. There are these notched areas of the gasket that belong in the lower corners. I think the notches are designed to help hold the gasket in place and make the gasket bend around the corner. ... Read more The gasket made closing the door very hard at first but after one wash cycle the fit became much more comfortable. The heat probably made the gasket more pliable. Problem solved.

My door spring had broken and I was going to leave it until the door gasket failed and started leaking. After removing the parts, I got on-line and order what I needed. I found everything easier than I thought. I got the parts a few days later and put the gasket in first. Looking at it, you'll find theres slotted ribs at both ends. Those ... Read more areas go in the bottom corners because of the "S" curve. Simply push in and voila, you're done. At first the door will be firm to shut, but gets better- NO LEAKS! As far as the door spring...you don't have to remove the whole dishwasher. Simply unscrew the bottom plate under the door and reach in, rehook. Piece of cake. This site is wonderful. All the parts and easy to use.

Pulled the dishwasher out. Removed the lower face panel , two screws on the top of panel and two screws on the bottom of the panel. Removed the two screws that hold the water valve and removed the valve, installed the new valve , installed the lower panel, put the dishwasher back in it`s position , turned on the water and checked for lea ... Read more ks, ran the dishwasher through a cycle , job done. Thanks to partselect for finding me the correct valve, my dishwasher is 12 years old and nobody else on the internet could help me get the right valve. Good price and fast shipping.