WDT720PADM0 Whirlpool Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Lois from HUDSON, NC
- Parts Used:
- WPW10348269
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
pump not working
Looked on you-tube and it was so easy. Pump on bottom right. unplug pump and do a halfway turn. Plug the new one up and place the pump on, and turn halfway and its on. START your dishwasher
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- Customer:
- Paul from FORT MYERS, FL
- Parts Used:
- WPW10348269
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishwasher would not drain properly due to broken impeller in the pump. Could hear and feel vibration thru pump body.
Followed the easy how-to video from PS. It was as easy as changing a light bulb.
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- Customer:
- Reid from ALPHARETTA, GA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10337934, W10518394
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Dishes were not drying properly
Did the repair, but needed one extra step not described in video:
I followed the directions on the PartSelect Youtube video - very helpful! I do believe the heating element was the original culprit, as it had a "burn" area about the size of a dime that caused it to almost break into two parts. Obviously a point of failure.
BUT - after replacement, it still did not solve the problem of the dishes not drying.
After much web searching, I tried the diagnostic mode on the dishwasher, and that did a hard reset of the logic board and FIXED the problem.
So in all, it required both a new heating element AND a hard reset via diagnostic mode.
I followed the directions on the PartSelect Youtube video - very helpful! I do believe the heating element was the original culprit, as it had a "burn" area about the size of a dime that caused it to almost break into two parts. Obviously a point of failure.
BUT - after replacement, it still did not solve the problem of the dishes not drying.
After much web searching, I tried the diagnostic mode on the dishwasher, and that did a hard reset of the logic board and FIXED the problem.
So in all, it required both a new heating element AND a hard reset via diagnostic mode.
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- Customer:
- brad from ABILENE, TX
- Parts Used:
- W10537869
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
The diverter motor was leaking
Actually, I found a video on Youtube with excellent instructions once you got past the really simple stuff like disconnecting power and water and drain.
I would recommend just finding a fairly similar model on Youtube and follow their directions. It was really easy.
I would recommend just finding a fairly similar model on Youtube and follow their directions. It was really easy.
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- Customer:
- Gene from SKYKOMISH, WA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10348269
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
dishwasher would not drain
Follow the u tube instruction. Replacing the pump was very simple and easy. The hard part was getting the dishwasher out of the cabinet and back in again.
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- Customer:
- Thomas from SEATTLE, WA
- Parts Used:
- WP661566
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Heating element not heating for both wash and dry.
Put in both a new element and thermostat. Did not fix problem. Using an ohm meter I did not measure any voltage to the thermostat. Suspect it’s a problem in the control unit, and decided to replace dishwasher.
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- Customer:
- Jolene from CINCINNATI, OH
- Parts Used:
- WPW10195037
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dishwasher was not filling up with water.
First I got online to troubleshoot issue to save mysel from a service call. One of the first UTube videos, a young man said usually the main issue was the lever. He pushed down on the floater. If it didn't click, than the lever below needed to be replaced. Most important to turn off the circuit breaker before beginning the repair. I got on whirlpool.com, Part Select, ordered the lever, which was under $10. And once delivered, was able to switch out the old lever with the new replacement. Part Quote video took me through the process step by step. The lever package was marked that usually it was only 2% of the time that replacing the lever fixed the issue. Of course, I was thrilled, my dishwasher was up and running again. Thank you.
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- Customer:
- Patrick from HIGHLAND MLS, NY
- Parts Used:
- WPW10348269
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dishwasher had a pool of water in it after using it.
Soak up the water in the dishwasher with an old towel. Removed the cover under the dishwasher. Found the pump and twisted it off anti clockwise. Replaced with the new pump. Run a quick cycle, to make sure it pumped out all the water. My wife has used it several times since without any issues.
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- Customer:
- Lynn from Schenectady, NY
- Parts Used:
- W10311986
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Old rack rusting
This is the second time I have replaced a rack. You just pop on the new rollers and you're good to go!
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- Customer:
- Michael from NEW HOPE, PA
- Parts Used:
- 8269144A
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
A mouse was chewed through the hose and ate part of it. Di
Disconnected the damaged hose extension from the dishwasher outlet drain hose and the connection to the sink drain. Removed two clamps. One a spring clamp and the other a screw clamps. Connected the new extension hose with a spring clamp to the dishwasher outlet drain hose. Connected the other end to the sink drain with a screw clamp. Checked for leaks. Good to go!
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- Customer:
- Debra from STAPLES, MN
- Parts Used:
- W11157085
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
replaced the roller on the dishwasher rack
I ended up looking on you tube for directions ,I ended up breaking the new part but it is made different then the original so it still hooked onto the rack and it stayed there. I had to watch the you tube video several times to figure it out , but I finally did get it figured out . I don't think any directions were included in the part package so not sure what I would have done if it weren't for you tube .
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- Customer:
- Juan Carlos from WATAUGA, TX
- Parts Used:
- WP8565925, WPW10498900
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Part snap broken
Snap in the missing track stop and twist snap the middle spray arm. That simple.
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- Customer:
- Chris from VALLEY STREAM, NY
- Parts Used:
- WP8268961
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Door was falling down quickly
Only one friction sleeve was broken. So I pulled out the dishwasher to see how the one on the other side went on. It was very easy to replace and I replaced both. Unit works fine now.
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- Customer:
- Mark from Oxford, MD
- Parts Used:
- W11158802
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Wife dropped & broke the silverware basket
Exact fit and at my door in two days
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- Customer:
- Todd from ROTONDA WEST, FL
- Parts Used:
- WPW10503549
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
A plastic retainer pin for the bottom kick panel was missing.
simply line up the new pin with the rectangular slot in the kick panel and metal panel behind, slide the pin in and turn it with a flat blade screw driver.
NOTE: the original pin was black. A black replacement part cost $29 plus shipping! A knock-off pin was only $6 plus shipping. I got the cheap one and colored it with a black Sharpee marker before installation.
NOTE: the original pin was black. A black replacement part cost $29 plus shipping! A knock-off pin was only $6 plus shipping. I got the cheap one and colored it with a black Sharpee marker before installation.
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