All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Dishwasher WDF530PLYW3

Cap had loosened and fell onto heater coil and melted.

Screwed in new cap

Parts Used:

Rinse-Aid Dispenser Cap

Jim from NEW CARLISLE, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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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!

Parts Used:

Drain Hose

Michael from NEW HOPE, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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clean light blinked 4 times and repeated this over and over

I took the valve off and actually hooked 110 volts to the vale and tried to blow through it and it would not let air pass through it. I replaced the the new valve in about 15 minutes and it works fine

Parts Used:

Dishwasher INLET VALVE

Don from CLINTWOOD, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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two retainers broke and the main part fell apart

pushed the new retainers in the holes and we are set to go

Parts Used:

Push-In Retainer Clip

Lois from Great Falls, MT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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replaced the bottom rack

It was a piece of cake, just slapped together and slid it into place!

Parts Used:

Lower Dishrack Kit

Karen from Clackamas, OR
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Our 85# year old Weimaraner hit the open dishwasher door and sent the lower rack scooting across the floor breaking one wheel but not a bowl that ws in th erack

Ordered the wheel on line. It arrived in a day or two. Replacement took 30 seconds.

We are very Happy.

Parts Used:

Lower Dishrack Wheel

VICTOR from BONSALL, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Middle spray arm would not turn

I broke it accidentally while trying to get it off and it would either not spin or fall off. I simply removed it out of the box and put it on. 2 turns to the right and I was done!

Parts Used:

Middle Spray Arm

Johanna from JOHNSON CITY, TN
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Took off kick plate to get ready for winter shut down

Put the kick plate under the dishwasher and screwed it in. Easy!

Parts Used:

Black Access Panel

Leslie from LANCASTER, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Washer would not turn on

Watched a video and read through written directions.
Did not need to pull out the dishwasher from the cabinet.

Parts Used:

Door Latch - Black

Lucille from MODESTO, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Dishwasher would not drain

After bailing out the unit, filled filter hole with a moderate amount of Dawn dish washing detergent. Ran dishwasher twice to remove all Dawn from the unit. Had to bailout the water (and suds) from the washer both times. After the dishwasher finally drained I inserted the new filter..

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Filter

Edward F from CINCINNATI, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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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.

Parts Used:

Spring

Dishwasher Heating Element

Reid from ALPHARETTA, GA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Heating Element Burned Out

The repair was straightforward. The hardest parts were pulling the dishwasher out from the counter and keeping the dishwasher from falling forward when I needed to reach inside. The instructions in the video were accurate. I was very glad I bought the rubber washers, because I could not reuse the washers from the original heating element. Easy enough repair to do on your own.

Parts Used:

Rubber Washer

Dishwasher Heating Element

Jeff from DANA POINT, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Dishwasher would not drain. Pump was jammed with broken glass .

Turn off breaker to dishwasher.
Remove lower basket.
Drain any water using a wet vac.
Remove bottom cover plate. Should be 2 plastic screws using flat head screwdriver.
Should be able to reach pump. Turn counter clockwise to remove.
Disconnect plug wire on pump.
Install new pump by turning clock wise.
Reattach wire plug.
Run a wash cycle with empty dishwasher and check for leaks.
Replace cover plate.
Done.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Drain Pump

Thomas from WEST WARWICK, RI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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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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