MDB8959SFZ3 Whirlpool Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Pauline from FERGUS FALLS, MN
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench (Adjustable)
Broken plastic piece in door balance link kit
Watch video and followed instructions. Very easy!
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- Customer:
- Ted from Santa Clarita, CA
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Broken cord on door balance
Very easy. I removed the two screws on the base plate, then the two screws that attach the washer to the cabinet, and pulled the washer out of its slot. I installed the broken side and closely checked the other side and felt it didn't need repairing. I put it back together and the door works very well.
Thanks,
Ted K.
Thanks,
Ted K.
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- Customer:
- Robert from Highland Village, TX
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The Door Leveler Nylon Cord assy broke
It was very easy.
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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:
- edward from sullivan, OH
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Door of the dishwaher banged open
Pulled the dishwasher out and took the two door balance links off and put the new ones on and attached to the spring. It was very quick and 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:
- Greg from KENT, OH
- Parts Used:
- W10861000
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Worn out detergent dispenser
Total repair time after watching videos was 53 minutes. I estimate I saved between $200 to $300 by doing this myself. If you have any DIY skills, don't hesitate to replace the detergent dispenser yourself.
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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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Plastic connector that attaches to the door broke
Installation went easy your how to tutorial video was spot on perfect
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- Customer:
- JUDITH from SARATOGA, CA
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Door wouldn't stay up
Ordered the part. Called my son who brought over his toolkit. Played him the repair video on my iPad and he replaced both Door Balance Links. Door works great now.
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- Customer:
- Clint from OAKDALE, CA
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Door would slam down if you did not hold it
Replaced door balance link kit and door opens easy does not squeak or slam down.
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- Customer:
- Donald from HENDERSON, NV
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Door lost balance abilty and had to be lowered by hand
Video was great help. Replacing the balance parts was easy. My wife and I are in our 80's. Mobility is difficult when it comes to working on the floor. Between the two of us we spent the majority of our time just getting up and down,
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- Customer:
- Bruce from ACWORTH, GA
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
replaced broken door balance link
Shut off power to dishwasher.Pulled dishwasher half way out from cabinet, careful not to disconnect waterline, drain-line, and electrical connections. Replaced roller assemblies and connected new door balance links to springs as shown in the great video featured on your website. Thank you for the great pricing, speedy service, and the install instructions. I am happy!
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- Customer:
- Pam a lee from BOULDER CITY, NV
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
"strting" attached to door spring broke
I watched my son as he pulled dishwasher out part way. The space was a little tight, but he did a fine job of replacing with a new string.
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- Customer:
- Gil from WINCHESTER, CA
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
When door opens, it falls freely
Using Phillips screw driver, removed 2 screws at top of unit, slid it out from under counter. Removed and replaced both sides. The hardest part was to keep the blanket on the unit which I solved with duct tape. Slid the unit back in place and works fine. The repair man wanted $29 to come out and $150. To repair
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