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Customer:
Scott from Wichita, KS
Parts Used:
W11752368
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Upper dishrack needed replaced
I removed the upper dishrack easily by removing the end clips and sliding the tray out. Removal of the revolving sprayer was easy as it just clipped on to the bottom of the rack. The rack was not the rack that was ordered and I was informed that this was the correct rack for the dishwasher even though the description and picture was different that what I received. There were no instructions with the rack to explain how to attach the "flaps" that can go over lightweight dishes to keep them from flipping. Every way I tried to attach the flaps did not work. When I was able to attach one it would pop off if I raised the flap to place a dish underneath it. I finally gave up on the flaps and reinserted the rack onto the rails and put the end clips back in place. The rack works fine other than it is not the one that was described and was not the rack that I wanted.
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Customer:
Sandra from HIGHLAND, NY
Parts Used:
WPW10317197
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Arm did not turn!
Removed old arm and put knew one on!
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Customer:
Gene from BATON ROUGE, LA
Parts Used:
WP8268961
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Dishwasher door drops quickly to wide open position when unlatched
Rubber friction sleeves on each side of the door provide resistance to prevent the door from quickly opening when unlatched. Over time the friction sleeve may crack and fail. Two friction sleeves are required for repair. Install a new sleeve on each side of the dishwasher door near the spring connector at the bottom.

Open dishwasher door.

Remove the screw from the left and right bracket at top of dishwasher door opening. Brackets secure the dishwasher to the countertop.

Gently pull the dishwasher forward to expose the door spring on each side of door at bottom.

Unhook the plastic spring connector from the left door spring hook by pulling the connector slightly forward and lifting from the door spring hook. Remove the old friction sleeve if still in place by sliding over the door connection hook. Discard the old sleeve.

Insert the new friction sleeve over the door spring connector hook and push until the friction sleeve is in position completely past the spring hook. Reconnect the plastic spring connector to the door hook.

Repeat for right side of door.

Close and latch the dishwasher door. Unlatch the door. The door should remain in the nearly closed position held in place by the friction sleeves.

Slide the dishwasher back to the original position under the counter top.

Insert the screws in the top brackets to secure the 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:
Melvin from KLAMATH FALLS, OR
Parts Used:
WPW10317197
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Upper spray for bottom rack, broken
Upper jet part for top rack, directly beneath it....it has nubs meant to slide in grooves for the replacement. Waited a week for the new part, once arrived, I slipped the piece in place as nubs for my guide, and it snapped in pkace.

Easy fix.
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Customer:
Ken from PEMBROKE PNES, FL
Parts Used:
WP8565925
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Top rail stop clip broke
Very easy to remove the broken one and just clip in the new one.
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Customer:
Paul from POWDER SPGS, GA
Parts Used:
WPW10503548, W10827631
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Replace black access panel on Whirlpool dishwasher (model WDF520PADM7)
I needed to replace the black access panel on my Whirlpool dishwasher (model WDF520PADM7).

By following the instructions in this short video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=995mtdO7rQg) , I was able to complete the replacement in under 10 minutes. You'll need a flat-blade screwdriver. The Retainer Clip - Black can be a little tricky to position into the opening, so have patience.

Keep in mind that the Retainer Clip - Black only contains ONE clip and so you must make sure to order TWO Retainer Clip - Black from PartSelect.
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Customer:
Tim from GLADSTONE, MO
Parts Used:
WP8565925
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Front Track stop missing
Snap new track stop into place. Took a few minutes to figure out top/bottom and inside/outside, but no issues
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Customer:
Kevin from MILLBURY, MA
Parts Used:
W11175771
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishwasher wasn’t getting water.
I located the water inlet valve underneath. After moving the dishwasher out from the cabinet, I tilted it . Then I disconnected the black hose with the pliers . Using the adjustable wrench I unscrewed the water feed to the valve . I then unscrewed the valve from the frame and disconnected the wire plug by unlocking and slipping it away from the valve. To install I did all this in reverse.
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Customer:
Roeland from MEDINA, WA
Parts Used:
WP8565925, WP8268645
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tenant took parts with her after lease,
Just click in, you can basically do it with your eyes closed
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Customer:
Joesph from FORT MADISON, IA
Parts Used:
W11705150
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Soap scum on dishes and not drying.
Open the dishwasher door remove the utensil rack. Next remove all the remaining screws around the outside of the door. Close the door. Slightly lift up on the outside cover of the door, watch out for the wiring inside of the dispenser. Take the flat head micro screwdriver remove the two clips inside the dispenser and then the one main. Next remove the door sensor directly above it just to make the door cover to swing off to the side to make everything easy. Lift up the black flat remove the outside screws with a 6 mm socket push the dispenser back inside the dishwasher. Install and reverse directions don't forget to hook back up the wires.
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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:
DAVID from MILWAUKEE, WI
Parts Used:
W10518394
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishwasher would not start & green "Clean" light was flashing
After reading customer notes regarding the same problem I was having I ordered A new Heater Element & a High Limit Thermostat. I also ordered a Heating Element Nut and Rubber Washer in case I needed them. It took me quite some time to remove the dishwasher from under my counter. Once the unit was out and prepared to service it actually took only a few minutes to install the new Heater Element. I did't need the washer or extra Nut. I also decided to try the unit without replacing the thermostat. I cleared the diagnostics by pressing the "HEATED DRY, "NORMAL", "HEATED DRY", "NORMAL" buttons. After the controller reset the dishwasher was ready to run.
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Customer:
dan from Humble, TX
Parts Used:
WPW10477552, W10518394
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
The green "Clean Light" was staying on after shutting down in the middle of the cycle. I put it in troubleshooting mode and found out it was the heating element.
Disconnect power Pull out dishwasher. Turn it 45 degrees to your right. Turn it on its side. disconnect the connections to the heating element {2}. Remove bolts, remove element. Install new element and tighten bolts. Reconnect electrical connectors. puch it back in place. reconnectPower your done
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