WDF545PAFM0 Whirlpool Dishwasher - Instructions
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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:
- mary from LA GRANGE PK, IL
- Parts Used:
- WPW10082868
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
dish rack wheels plastic broken
just replaced broken piece ,,,, very easy ,,, will use you again for parts should the need arise
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- Customer:
- Carol from St Johnsbury, VT
- Parts Used:
- W10311986
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
lower rack started to rust through coating
Since there were no printed instructions, we looked at the photo schematic.
Reassembly using the photo was easy by putting the old rack alongside the new one and adjusting the new rack spacing to match the old one.
We also had new wheels which snapped on.
We were delighted to repair and replace this good, older dishwasher rather than purchase a new one!
Reassembly using the photo was easy by putting the old rack alongside the new one and adjusting the new rack spacing to match the old one.
We also had new wheels which snapped on.
We were delighted to repair and replace this good, older dishwasher rather than purchase a new one!
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- Customer:
- Judith from MOUNTAIN TOP, PA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10524920
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Sent the wrong part
Had to repurchase the correct one. I was also sent a used part that I am still waiting for a call tag to send back. I was also given an email address for customer service but low and behold it also didn’t work!!!!
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- Customer:
- Patricia from HUNTINGTON, WV
- Parts Used:
- W11133712
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Pump quit working
Removed the old pump, got part number from it, ordered the part. Simply a matter of slipping the new pump into place, reconnecting the electric, testing the machine out to make sure it did not leak. Then slid back in place with the cabinets.
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- Customer:
- William from Rochester, IL
- Parts Used:
- W10311986
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Rack Was Rusting Out
Kit didn't have the center conical piece. Easy to switch tho. I am impressed at the speed of which the part arrived.
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- Customer:
- Jerry from Groton, NY
- Parts Used:
- W11175771
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench (Adjustable)
Stripped the fill valve when installing
I'm the maintenance supervisor at an apartment complex. While installing a new dishwasher for a tenant, I inadvertently cross-threaded the swivel connector to the fill valve. The valve was ruined and couldn't be repaired. I ordered a new valve (it was an OEM) and installed it. Simple switch out, plus the video from Parts Select showed I had done it right.
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- Customer:
- Steve from ELBERFELD, IN
- Parts Used:
- WPW10491331
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Door leaking and dishes not getting clean
Remove and replace by hand, no tools required
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- Customer:
- Kathy from ELGIN, IL
- Parts Used:
- W10311986
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
my old lower dishwasher rack was rusted out and some parts broken.
Snapped on the rollers, removed the center part from the old rack that sprays the water and snapped it on the new one. We then bent the back row down so it would acomodate my larger items. My old rack had that feature. You could either have the rack up or down. Now l
ooks beautiful and works perfectly.
Could have used some directions though.
ooks beautiful and works perfectly.
Could have used some directions though.
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- Customer:
- Felix from MELBOURNE, FL
- Parts Used:
- WP8565925
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Timer repairs
Well, it’s very easy to repair. But, what I like if ur Company is, the availability, of the parts.
Thanks you.
Thanks you.
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- Customer:
- JOHN from JUPITER, FL
- Parts Used:
- W10311986
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
THE LOWER RACK WAS CORRODING IN SPOTS AND WAS RUSTING
THERE WERE NO INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED, COULDN'T FIGURE 0UT HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW ROLLERS ON THE NEW RACK FINALLY INSTALLED THE OLD ROLLERS ON THE NEW RACK AND THEY WERE MUCH EASIER TO INSTALL I DONT UNDERSTAND
WHY THE NEW ROLLERS WERE THE SAME AS THE OLD ROLLERS
EXCEPT FOR THE COST.
WHY THE NEW ROLLERS WERE THE SAME AS THE OLD ROLLERS
EXCEPT FOR THE COST.
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- Customer:
- Frank from SHORELINE, WA
- Parts Used:
- W11175771
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
Dishwasher stopped filling
based on advice here, concluded the problem was likely that the part "Valve-Inlt" was defective. Our dishwasher intake line is copper and had already developed a partial kink from sometime in the past, so I had to be careful. The final connection to the new part had to happen in place: very close to the floor and underneath, because I didn’t want to stress the copper line. Plus, the shutoff was defective, and it was always leaking while I connected. Awkward. As I was threading on, it started to look like it might be cross-threaded, so I stopped and reversed. Slid the washer back out and disconnected the drain line so I could tip the dishwasher u and inspect. It was going on cross-threaded. Not hard to happen on a metal to a plastic connection. To solve, I carefully made very small bends in the copper inlet line until when it would later be brought up underneath to connect to the inlet valve, it would be as perfectly aligned as possible. This worked. As I tightened, it went a little easier and the leak stopped. A good moment. Tightened a bit more, but didn’t want to overdo it as that can cause other problems. Now the moment of truth: let’s run it. DISHWASHER WORKED AGAIN. Runs fine now and we are glad to have it back. Was satisfying I could do this on my own. The advice and guides here made that possible. Thank you.
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- Customer:
- Mike from BOULDER, CO
- Parts Used:
- W10518394
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishwasher was not drying the dishes.
I followed installation instructions from this site and all went well.
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- Customer:
- Michael from Salem, OR
- Parts Used:
- WPW10078214
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Upper dishwasher rack back wheels needed replacement
Watched YouTube video - Used screw driver to push bracket to release both caps that hold dishwasher's upper rack. Removed upper rack. Replaced the two broken wheel brackets with the new wheel brackets.
Placed the upper rack back on the tracks and inserted the caps back in place. All done! Works great!
Placed the upper rack back on the tracks and inserted the caps back in place. All done! Works great!
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- Customer:
- dennis from Lisle, IL
- Parts Used:
- W11133712
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Circulation pump very noisy....something wasn't correct
Followed whirlpool Youtube available for DIY.
Caution....ensure that the pump POWER plug does not loosen when reinserting the pump/drain/filter (middle of dishwasher bottom). The plug can get offset if it hits the electrical conduit or water feed/drain hoses under the dishwasher.
Minimal water when disconnecting drain hoses...have towels at the ready.
Again, follow the Youtube video!
Caution....ensure that the pump POWER plug does not loosen when reinserting the pump/drain/filter (middle of dishwasher bottom). The plug can get offset if it hits the electrical conduit or water feed/drain hoses under the dishwasher.
Minimal water when disconnecting drain hoses...have towels at the ready.
Again, follow the Youtube video!
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