DU7216XS0 Whirlpool Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Lance from Hayward, CA
- Parts Used:
- 4317933
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
I had a broken lower rack wheel
I simply snapped off the old broken roller set and snapped on the replacements. No tools were even needed and now the rack rolls smoothly on all wheels! This has encouraged me to try other
repair projects.
repair projects.
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- Customer:
- Robert from Terryville, CT
- Parts Used:
- 4317933
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
replacement of lower rack wheels (rollers)
This job took 30 seconds to accomplish. The old wheel assemblies (4) just snapped off and the new wheel rollers just snapped in their place. No tools were needed. Extremely satisfied with this product. Wished I had performed this repair years ago!
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- Customer:
- DOUG from KENTS STORE, VA
- Parts Used:
- W10311986
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lower dishwasher rack was deteriorating (extensive rust) and needed to be replaced
The lower dish rack rolls directly out of the dishwasher without problem - there is no permanent attachment. The new rack comes as a kit, which includes the 4 required dish rack wheels (Part # 6 in the diagram). One part (only) from the original dish rack needs to be removed and re-installed on the new rack - the upper spray arm tower (Part #5 in the diagram). That is easily removed from the original rack with a 1/8 counterclockwise turn, to disengage the 'feet', and installed on the new rack with a 1/8 clockwise turn. The kit is designed to allow for use on multiple models, so there are 'extra' parts left over, after it is used for the DU8500XX-2 dishwasher. These can be discarded.
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- Customer:
- JOHN from IONIA, MI
- Parts Used:
- W11169039
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
cut wire in center sprayer to remove plastic holder for new basket
after that every thing went very well
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- Customer:
- Jeff from BRUSH PRAIRIE, WA
- Parts Used:
- 675611
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Replaced broken door spring
This repair should have been rated "Easy" but because of a) the age of the dishwasher - 25 years and b) the close quarters to replace the spring, it was a bit of a challenge. If I could have pulled the dishwasher out a few inches, replacing the spring would have been a snap. But because of new flooring on top of existing flooring, that wasn't possible. Also the side cabinets were so close that getting a pair of pliers in there to hook the spring onto the door was tough. Ended up cutting out some cabinet facing that wasn't going to effect the look of things in order to get my hands and tools in there to get the hook end of the spring on the door. After I finally got it on and replaced the kickplate, sat back and had a cold one. Whew!
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- Customer:
- Max from RHINEBECK, NY
- Parts Used:
- 675659
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Leak at the lower part of the Door
Replaced Seal and Seal Frame worked real good
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- Customer:
- Claiborne from Atlanta, GA
- Parts Used:
- 675611
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Both Dishwasher door springs broken
Pulled out the DW and removed old spring parts. Used screw driver and pliers to respring
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- Customer:
- Philip from Hialeah, FL
- Parts Used:
- 675611
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
left door spring broken - door wouldn't stay up
Removed the two screws securing the dishwasher to the underside of countertop.
Pulled the washer out until the spring mechanism was visible. Vacuumed the area - it was filthy. Assembled the spring and adjusting hook. Took me 4 tries to get the spring into the proper tension slot. Having the other side intact helped in understanding how it worked. Used long nosed pliers to bring spring onto the door retaing plate slot after trying unsuccessfully with regular pliers.
Pulled the washer out until the spring mechanism was visible. Vacuumed the area - it was filthy. Assembled the spring and adjusting hook. Took me 4 tries to get the spring into the proper tension slot. Having the other side intact helped in understanding how it worked. Used long nosed pliers to bring spring onto the door retaing plate slot after trying unsuccessfully with regular pliers.
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Dishwasher had no water coming into the bottom of it
Took the old one off and replaced it with the new one we received from you. It was great because we received the part just in time to do the Thanksgiving dishes! Thanks PartSelect.
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- Customer:
- James from Sequim, WA
- Parts Used:
- WP4314961
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
LIght switch on oven door was broken
Turned off power at circuit breaker. Removed 4 phillips screws from area over oven door. Pulled control panel out and twisted to clear top rail. Pulled two wires off of old switch.Pulled old switch through panel. Inserted new switch. Attached the two wires to new switch. Replaced panel and inserted four screws. Turned on power - it works!
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- Customer:
- David from Vancouver, WA
- Parts Used:
- 4387043
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Door hinge broke
All pieces just snap off and the new one just snap right back in place.
Remeber take a little time to do your repair correctly.
It is cheaper to repair an appliance than it is to replace.
Remeber take a little time to do your repair correctly.
It is cheaper to repair an appliance than it is to replace.
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- Customer:
- Tom from Peoria, AZ
- Parts Used:
- W10311986
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
original dishrack had become rusty
installed a new rack
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- Customer:
- Phil from Ft Lauderdale, FL
- Parts Used:
- 4317933
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
broken rollers
simple, simple, simple ! popped off the old ones, snapped on the new ones. Thanks !
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- Customer:
- Dorothy from La Canada, CA
- Parts Used:
- 4317933
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
broken wheel
I snapped the old ones off & snapped on the new ones. It couldn't have been easier!
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- Customer:
- Donald from Washington, MO
- Parts Used:
- 4317933
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
broken wheel on lower rack
i used a screwdriver to pry off the old wheels then snapped on the new ones.
This was the easiest repair I have ever made on an appliance.
This was the easiest repair I have ever made on an appliance.
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