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Hose Clamp – Part Number: WP596669
Hose Clamp
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PartSelect #: PS11743008
Manufacturer #: WP596669
This hose clamp is used in a wide variety of household appliances. Most often it is found in washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, garbage disposals, or air conditioners. This ...
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Door Cable Link – Part Number: WP99003446
Door Cable Link
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PartSelect #: PS11747772
Manufacturer #: WP99003446
This is a part for your dishwasher. The door cable link helps to keep the door steady and give support to the weight of the door when it is being opened or closed. If you notice the door latch has fai...
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Water Valve – Part Number: W11082871
Water Valve
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PartSelect #: PS12070506
Manufacturer #: W11082871
This is the replacement water valve for your dishwasher. The water inlet valve connects to the water source and solenoid wires, and ensures the tub has the right amount of water entering it. If your d...
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Float Switch Kit – Part Number: W10202535
Float Switch Kit
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PartSelect #: PS2344786
Manufacturer #: W10202535
Water that fills your dishwasher lifts this float, and when it reaches a certain level, it acts as a trigger for the float switch. The float triggers the switch to shut off, thereby shutting off the f...
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Heating Element - Element ONLY – Part Number: W10283681
Heating Element - Element ONLY
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PartSelect #: PS2367647
Manufacturer #: W10283681
This dishwasher heating element is not designed to heat the water that enters it, but is designed to maintain the heat of the water that enters the dishwasher. It is located on the bottom of the dishwasher.
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Door Seal - Black – Part Number: WP99002588
Door Seal - Black
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PartSelect #: PS11747684
Manufacturer #: WP99002588
This is a door seal, and it is used in conjunction with your dishwasher. The seal may also be known as a door gasket and is black in color. The function of this part is to provide a waterproof blockag...
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Door Spring – Part Number: WP99002598
Door Spring
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PartSelect #: PS11747686
Manufacturer #: WP99002598
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Mounting Bracket – Part Number: 6-916881
Mounting Bracket
PartSelect #: PS2340898
Manufacturer #: 6-916881
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Screw – Part Number: WP33002917
Screw
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PartSelect #: PS11741136
Manufacturer #: WP33002917
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Insulation Pad – Part Number: WPW10223013
Insulation Pad
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PartSelect #: PS11750638
Manufacturer #: WPW10223013
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Screw – Part Number: WP489128
Screw
PartSelect #: PS11742733
Manufacturer #: WP489128
This screw is sold individually.
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Heating Element Nut – Part Number: WP6-920168
Heating Element Nut
PartSelect #: PS11743077
Manufacturer #: WP6-920168
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Broken Inlet Valve due to freezing - water leak
Most of the time was spent pulling out the dishwasher from under the counter, as a new tile floor had been installed after the DW was installed.

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Shut off water feed to DW and disconnect power to DW.

Unplug wire connector to old valve (solenoid) and disconnect water inlet hose. Observe that valve is attached to sheet metal bracket.

Remove bracket, with valve attached. Don't remove valve from bracket. New valve comes with sheet metal bracket.

Remove female threaded adaptor (brass) from back of old valve and screw on to new valve using Teflon tape. That is the only piece you need to reuse.

Attached the new bracket (with valve attached) to DW. Attach water inlet hose. Attach plug to new valve.

Turn on water to DW. Check for leaks. Retighten hose connection if required. Run dishwasher. Keep lower panel off for a couple of days to be certain no leaks develop.
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Water Valve
  • Craig from Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Wrench (Adjustable)
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leak in front right corner
I had to remove the 4 screws holding the toe panel. Then I had to take out the one screw holding the floater switch housing in place. It snapped open to release the floater and that just lifted out. I put the new float in and snapped the new housing on. I put the screw back in to hold the housing in place attached the two wires to the switch and put the toe panel back on. It was all very easy to do and my first home repair went very well. thank you.
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Float Switch Kit
  • Jessica from Lovington, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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broken door springs
I pulled the unit from under the counter. the springs and cables are on the front sides of the dishwasher. I moved the insulation removed the broken spring and cables and replaced them with the new parts. just one side was broken, but I replaced both while I had the unit out.
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Door Spring Door Cable Link
  • jeffrey from holland, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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