The dishwasher lid spring helps open the dispenser cover in the soap box when the control releases the latch. If your dishwasher does not dispense detergent, is broken and worn out, or the door is not opening properly, replacing the dispenser spring could be the solution. For this replacement you will need needle nose pliers. First, release the cover on the detergent dispenser, then remove the cover from the shaft it hinges on. Pull the shaft from one side and remove the spring from the shaft. Next, replace with the new spring and engage the two open hooks into the soap cover. Finally, grasp the hook and pull it over tab on the side of the wash cup. Verify that it works properly by opening and closing the cap. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for further instructions.
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Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Spring, Lid
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Will not dispense detergent | Door latch failure | Not cleaning dishes properly | Door won’t close
This part works with the following products:
Dishwasher.
This part works with the following products:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Estate.
Part# WP8066018 replaces these:
AP6011676, 300106, 8066018, 99989653
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MG K - October 8, 2022
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Would not owrk
I don't understand why but I cannot position the spring such that it maintains it's pressure (spring) such that the door will spring open. Every time I lift the spring over the catch the spring loses it's grip in order to stretch the spring! I cannot get it to maintain the pressure needed to open the door. Any suggestions?
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Lana G - August 17, 2022
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Easy repair
Exactly what we needed to fix our dishwasher.
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Martha Z - January 6, 2021
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Easy repair
The part was in great condition and arrived on time. Never could I have thought that I could fix my dishwasher on my own.
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Jason C - January 5, 2021
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Great part
Easy and fast to repair and now the detergent drawer works.
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Joshua M - June 30, 2020
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Easy repair
Part was correct. Easy to install. Works perfectly.
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Janis S - April 24, 2020
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Replacement spring for dishwasher soap dispenser lid
It was not easy to install. I ordered 2 and bent one up trying to get it in right. A great spring!
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Richard S - December 23, 2019
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Simple repair
I really appreciated the short video showing how to install the part, big help
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Robin C - September 7, 2019
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Easy repair. Video helped a lot@
Spring lid was easy to insert with peg.
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RALPH C - February 7, 2019
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Dishwasher parts
We are very happy with partseelect.
Price was reasonable, delivery was fast and instructions was great
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Nathan R - August 9, 2018
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Weak spring
The spring is weak and flimsy. Had to reuse orginal spring.
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No water to the upper rack, soap dish not opening properly
Replaced the middle spray arm kit and the upper spray arm mount. Also replaced worn out spring for the soap dish. Now all areas of the dishwasher get cleaned and the soap dispenses correctly every time.
I looked online to see a video. Dad to pop lid off soap dispenser. Slide a plastic part to the left n the spring slide off. Video showed how to place prongs on spring . Then had to lift the upper part of spring to lift onto plastic part of soap dispenser. That was it.
Unfortunately it still doesn't work. I asked Ina email to yo
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Anthony from CLEVELAND, OH
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The spring on the detergenet dispenser box door failed and needed replaced
The old spring on the detergent dispenser box door failed and the dispenser door would not pop open at the right time in the wash cycle.
Ordering the new spring was easy on the website. Need dishwasher model number, stock number and serial number.
Hint - Order at least 2 springs! They are not expensive.
... Read more>I followed the instructions in the video. I could get the spring on the spindle correctly but could not get the two spring prongs to catch to create spring tension on the door without using a thin knife blade to carefully push each prong to where it caught on the dispenser door.
I needed to slide the prongs slowly and carefully to get them to catch on the door. This distorted the spring. That's why you really need two springs. I then used needle nose pliers to pull the latching part of the spring to catch on the inner door. That distorts the spring, too.
So you really need two springs. One spring to learn how to do it and a second one to replace the one you distorted as you learned.
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John from WESTERVILLE, OH
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SOAP DISPENSER DOOR DID NOT CLOSE.
WATCHED THE VIDEO FOR 2 MINUTES. REPLACED THE 3 PARTS IN LESS THAN A MINUTE. THANKS FOR THE VIDEOS.
First, examine very carefully how the old spring relates to the detergent release box lid. Note that the top of the spring has a square-end upside down "U" . This rests on a small ledge on the detergent box. Also note that on either end of the spring is a straight extension of the spring wire. These two "legs" must rest on the inside o
... Read moref the edge of the detergent box. Second, use a flat blade screw driver to pry the LID hinge pin from the mounting "posts. Remove the pin, first noting the position of the spring. Reassemble the spring on the hinge pin in reverse order. Then snap the lid onto the spring using the two mounting "posts". NOTE: I used a very fine needle nose pliers to move the two spring "legs" behind the detergent box edge after I had mounted the lid. Flip the lid down to test if the spring pressure on the lid can be felt. Harold Kitzmann, Fishersville VA
Replacing the pin with the spring is a little tricky, it was hard to hold it. And the little plastic pin breaks real easy too, its hard to get the lid to snap in place without breaking the pin.
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Ling
January 22, 2023
The soap dispenser sometimes has soap left after washing and dishes are not clean. A few times the door of dispenser is not open. Which parts should I replace? Thanks!
For model number 63013003016
Hello Ling, Thank you for your inquiry. If the dispenser is not opening and releasing the soap, then check the parts of the dispenser such as the seal, the spring and the lid. The seal is only available as part of the complete dispenser assembly. It could also be caused by the water not being hot enough so we would recommend checking the water circulation pump with heater and make sure that the water going into the dishwasher is hot. You can test the pump with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, we have videos available to assist you. We hope this helps.
Soap dispenser doesn’t open during cycle
But when I manually turn the knob through each cycle it opens.
For model number DU810SWPU3
Hi Alvin, thank you for contacting us. The issue probably seems to be with the dispenser actuator assembly, part number PS392727. It opens the dispenser cover to release detergent and rinse aid during the dishwashing cycle. If you require assistance to place an order, please contact customer service!
