MDB6949SDM1 Whirlpool Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Dylan from RIVERSIDE, CA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10348269
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dishwasher not draining on final cycle and smelled of burning
I had a common issue on many dishwashers, the final drain cycle was not draining but the pump was trying to turn. Also, the drain pipe was clean. This issue caused a burning smell, like a circuit board heating up. Half plastic smell, half electrical. I bought a replacement pump, followed the pump replacement video instructions from PartsSelect, and it was replaced in under 15 minutes without any tools.
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- Customer:
- Randy from Tucson, AZ
- Parts Used:
- WPW10327249, WPW10195039
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Door leaking
Float switch right in front. Did not remove dishwasher. Used small flat screwdriver to un clip cover. Very soft and easy. Unplug and it slides out.
Same with the water inlet. Did not remove and used a screwdriver and small channel locks. Turn off water. Remove hose and remove screw. Slides out. Very easy.
Same with the water inlet. Did not remove and used a screwdriver and small channel locks. Turn off water. Remove hose and remove screw. Slides out. Very easy.
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- Customer:
- Jane from JOLIET, IL
- Parts Used:
- W10195416
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Replaced wheels on lower rack
My husband did the repair. It was very easy. He basically just popped off the old wheels and popped on the new ones.
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- Customer:
- Matthew from CHATHAM, VA
- Parts Used:
- W10703867
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench set
Defective dishwasher heating element
Turned off water supply to the unit. Removed plastic cover at bottom front. I only had to disconnect the copper water line to slide the unit about 1/3 of the way out. I then was able to reach the wires, disconnect them and use a stubby box/open end wrench (5/8? don't remember for sure) to remove the plastic nuts. I then opened the door, removed the bottom basket and slipped the element right out. Installation of new part was reverse.
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- Customer:
- Robert from Des Moines, IA
- Parts Used:
- 8269144A
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Dish washer was very smelly.
After replacing garbage disposal. I referred to you video you sent me when i received the new replacement hose. That made it look very easy to install. Thank you for all your help and support.
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- Customer:
- Joseph from WAKE FOREST, NC
- Parts Used:
- WPW10327249
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
No water was entering the dishwasher.
Disconnected the water hose entering and one electrical plug alone with one screw that holds the valve to the machine. Replaced the old with the new and it worked.
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- Customer:
- Ida from PROCTOR, MN
- Parts Used:
- WPW10571946
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
new piece for upper rack water sprayer
snapped replacement part into place on the upper rack of dishwasher
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- Customer:
- Ronald from VAN BUREN TWP, MI
- Parts Used:
- 4317824
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
none
removed and installed cords with screw driver
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- Customer:
- Edna from WEST MONROE, LA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10653840
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
When cycling through it would stop up to 3 times & have to be restarted.
Replaced door latch
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- Customer:
- Bill from CYPRESS, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10195416
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
The wheels would not roll.
Replaced the wheels.
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- Customer:
- Jonathan from DOWNS, KS
- Parts Used:
- 4317824
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Someone had used the wrong type of power cord
Recently bought a whirlpool dishwasher, the dishwasher was converted to a portable dishwasher and they did not use the cord application power cord so they machine was blowing our breaker, instructions were very simple and installation was easy!
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- Customer:
- Linda from TRES PINOS, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10195416
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Two wheels on the lower rack kept falling off.
Very, Very easy - watched the Installation Video highlighted on web page and the entire process took less than 5 minutes!
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- Customer:
- michael from LUMBERTON, TX
- Parts Used:
- WPW10327249
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
No water flow to dishwasher
Removed lower kick panel and there it was on the left hand side. Removed the waterline and removed the mounting screws. Disconnected the inlet waterline into the dishwasher. Removed the bad inlet valve and replaced in reverse order.
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- Customer:
- Fred from SICKLERVILLE, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 4317824
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Intermittent power loss
Remove power source, then remove old power cord.Run new power cord through existing opening ang attach to existing power box on bottom o f dishwasher. Install electrical leads and device ground. Reinstall cabinet bottom. Check out operation by running a cycle. All ok!
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- Customer:
- Lena from Napoleonville, LA
- Parts Used:
- 8269144A
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
Leak in hose
Turned water off. Removed dishwasher from under the counter, replaced hose, reinstalled dishwasher under the counter.
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