WDF520PADB2 Whirlpool Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Dan from Redmond, WA
- Parts Used:
- W11158802
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
a plastic tab broke off of the silverware tray
no actual 'repair' was necessary, but, i was blown away at the speedy process of ordering and delivery of the part.
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- Customer:
- Sheila from FAYETTEVILLE, NY
- Parts Used:
- WP8565925
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lost stop from one side of top rack. Rack could be pulled off track.
Looked at other side of top rack which still had the stop. Just had to orient the direction of the stop and push it firmly onto the rack arm. Took a couple tries, but it went in and locked. Works perfectly. Inexpensive and easy fix to to very annoying problem.
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- Customer:
- Brendan from SARATOGA SPGS, NY
- Parts Used:
- WP661566
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Socket set
My dishwasher's heated dry cycle wasn't heating up
After pulling the dishwasher out from under the cabinet, I found it underneath near the back right side. I disconnected the old thermostat, unscrewed the clamp holding it into place, put the new thermostat in, screwed it back in and replaced the two plugs. Then I pushed the dishwasher back into place, and it initially didn't work until I found an online forum that was able to identify the reset command for my dishwasher (for the WDT710PAYM4, press any three buttons in a sequence of 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3. After completing that all the lights lit up, and I shut the door leaving it for half an hour) Once the reset finished, the heated dry worked like it was suppose to.
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- Customer:
- David from PITTSBURGH, PA
- Parts Used:
- 8269144A
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Unwanted water.
A Mouse friend had seen fit to chew through the original drain line. I used my Model Number, and was able to order the correct part . It arrived the next day. The job itself is fairly straight forward. You will need to access the rear of the machine. This may include shutting off, and disconnecting the water supply line. (Adjustable wrench). Mine is under the sink, on the "Hot" side. You may also need to un-plug the unit. (recommended) . A pair of (Pliers) will be needed for the spring clamp.
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- Customer:
- Jm from OSHKOSH, WI
- Parts Used:
- WP8268961
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Friction sleeve had torn, resulting in dishwasher door 'falling' when opening.
I unscrewed the dishwasher from the counter (two screws under the countertop), and pulled it out about a foot so I could access the friction sleeve. I used a needle nosed pliers to slip a spring latch off the door. Then I slipped the new friction sleeve on and reattached the spring. Tested the door. Success! Super easy. About 5 minutes of work.
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- Customer:
- Darrell from CLARKESVILLE, GA
- Parts Used:
- W11498831
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Dishwasher leaking from right corner
Very easy repair, take out old seal replace with new insuring the seal in pressed in tightly, while installing. corners were a little tricky.
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- Customer:
- Roy from HIGGINSVILLE, MO
- Parts Used:
- WP8269145
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken Mounting bracket
Removed old part and replaced with new part
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- Customer:
- Liisa from Taunton, MA
- Parts Used:
- W11158802
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Basket was broken
Sorry -- but my 5 yearold replaced this broken item -- He helped by slipping off the old broken one and sliding in the new one -- No tools were necessary -- after all it was the silverware basket ...
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- Customer:
- Greg from Lebanon, CT
- Parts Used:
- W10518394, WPW10477552
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Dishwasher wouldn't work
Looked under machine, saw wire going to heater was burned off.Seal on heater failed, water leaked onto terminal, shorted and burned, ruined plastic terminal nut.Replaced heater and wire terminal, and nut, took minutes, works great.
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- Customer:
- Glenn from Daleville, AL
- Parts Used:
- W10518394
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
The dishwasher would not dry (heat)
First I identified the problem by checking the plug ends of the heater coil with an ohm meter. I quickly odered the part and when it arrived a few days later, I simply pulled off the electrical connectors, unscrewed the two bolts, removed the old/broken coil, put in the new coil and tightened down the nuts snuggly.
Nothing to it. I then had to reset the error code and it is working like new.
Nothing to it. I then had to reset the error code and it is working like new.
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- Customer:
- Robert from Beaufort, SC
- Parts Used:
- 8269144A
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Drain hose leaking
I did not relize that the drain hose was in two parts. Naturally I ordered the wrong half. So after I relized my mistake, I re-ordered the correct part. Once the correct part was received the repair was easy and went well.
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- Customer:
- Briant from Byron, MN
- Parts Used:
- 4317824
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
There was no problem
I simply had to hook up the power cord to the dishwasher so i could plug it into the outlet rather than direct wire the appliance. Everything went very smoothly. Everything needed for installation other than tools was provided. Easy to follow instructions if you know a little about electrical wiring.
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- Customer:
- Eva from Shalimar, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10518394
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Heater element broken
I removed the lower front panel of the dishwasher to expose wheels and opened door and removed two screws holding washer to cabinet. After raising leveling feet pulled washer out to expose bnotton ow dishwasher. Removed the electrical wires form the heating element and removed screw caps holding the heaqting element in place. Removed the old element and inserted the new, then reversed process to get it back together. It was very easy to do following the instructions I received when I ordered the part.
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- Customer:
- eugene from REVERE, MA
- Parts Used:
- WP8268961
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
door would fall down when unlatched
Removed the bottom plate/cover. Unscrew top from bracket. Lucky,had just enough room to pull washer out. Only 6 in. Sleeve had broken off. Needle nose plyers to unhook spring. Slide sleeve over hinge. Hard Part///. Pull spring back into place. with door shut. good luck.
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- Customer:
- john from SANFORD, NC
- Parts Used:
- WPW10538166
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
I damaged the grommet when removing the recirc pump
repair went smooth for the grommet. suggest a small of vasoline to ease installation of grommet
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