WDF730PAYT1 Whirlpool Dishwasher - Instructions

Removed old and installed new gasket

Had to call and place another order for a special glue that bonds stainless steel to rubber gasket.

The special glue part number is:

PS382760 Silicone Adhesive $18.82

I ordered this special glue (instead of using something like liquid-nails from Home Depot because I had a concern about chemical safety of having a glue that might leech into the dishes during a wash cycle.

The install instructions for the gasket (PS3418214 )does not call for having to use a glue to secure the gasket to the dishwasher.

The install was really easy because you just push it into the opening all around the front of the dishwasher.

First off I want to say thank you part select for being on the internet. I called my local appliance repair parts department. They wanted 30 dollars more than what I got it from you guys. Anyway I took the old gasket off, cleaned the area to put the new one on and it just slipped right into place. I think the cleaning took longer than replacing the gasket.

Finding the model number was extremely difficult. Manufacturers who make it so hard to find should be shot! Without any instructions, it took some time to push the gasket into the u shaped flange that holds it. Certainly they could have devised a better system! My hope now is that it will stay and work for an extended time,

It isn't as simple as just pushing the new gasket into the retaining track. It has to be seated correctly by pushng the retainer strip all the way into track inch by inch using a thin blade tool like a butter knife. Very tedious and hard to see if it is seated properly without someone holding a flashlight. I had about 12 inches left to go on the lower left side but a 3 inch long strip of the gasket kept rolling over on its edge as it wasn't seated in far enough, but it was!

Replaced Door seal

Old door seal simply pulls out of stainless steel "u" channel. The new seal is designed to slip into "u" channel. A very simple repair.

Only needed my fingers to press seal into the channel. Old seal pulled out very easily and new one went in just as easy.

Diagnosed the problem was a worn out door seal. Replaced the seal and the floor is now dry.I can also tell the door is a tighter fit now.

Very simple repair when you're supplied with the proper parts. Their delivery time is exceptional !

I removed the old retainer clip, replaced it with the new one, and pushed the spray arm onto the new retainer clip. That's it!

Replaced heating element and high limit thermostat. Was suppose to fix the problem but did not. Replaced the control board and works now. All of these are easy to replace.

I took a screw driver and pushed it in the groove nice and tight. It worked out well but I would liked to have had some instructions. Then I cut the bottom excess off the seal.

1. Pulled out the old gasket (very easy. slid right out).

2. Carefully noted how it went in (so I could put the new one in correctly)

3. Measured the length of the new gasket. Unnecessarily worried that the new gasket appeared to be 2" shorter than the old one.

4. Cleaned the track and the general area around the dishwasher that rarely gets clean. Took 15 minutes.

5. Inserted the new seal, making certain it was fully inserted all along the track. It was a perfect fit.

6. Patted myself on the back and bragged to my wife that the job was done.

7. Life is good.

Dave in Massachusetts

I loooked up the main problems associated with that model which is provided on the website and ended up ordering a heating element and a thermostat. I replaced both parts it took me about 30 minutes. The dishwasher is working again and my wife is very happy. Thanks guys!!!