All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Dishwasher DP8700XTW2

Wheels on Rack Needed to be Replaced

A VERY easy repair! I simply pried off the old wheel assemblies with a screw driver and popped on the new ones. I was a little concerned about the new ones fitting correctly as the dishwasher is over 25 years old, but after a week they still work fine. An easy fix to an annoying problem....wish I had ordered these ages ago! Bottom rack of my dishwasher now rolls in and out like new (instead of the the few remaining wheels constantly falling off!) Very happy I ordered these and delivery was quick.

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Mary from Tucson, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The rubber on the nozzle cap fell off

Unscrewed the old one and replaced it with the new one. My wife actually ordered this Pat and repaired the dishwasher.

Parts Used:

Nozzle Cap

Steve J from Brookville, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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A gift portable dishwasher did not have the faucet adapter.

Found the adapter on Parts select through a google search. Unscrewed the existing faucet aerator and srewed in the adapter. The plastic shrink wrap holds the washer and screen in place, so don't open it until you're ready to install. Finger snug does it, only use the pliers to remover the old aerator from the faucet. Normally, I don't use pliers, but both of these parts were round and had vertical serrations to engare the plier teeth.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Faucet Adapter

Norm from Hamilton Square, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Dishwasher wouldn't drain

Turn off the breaker to the dishwasher - there will be water very near the motor and other electrical components. I first scooped and towelled all the water out of the bottom of the dishwasher. The drain valve can be accessed from the bottom front of the dishwasher without pulling the unit out from under the counter. There were 4 screws to remove the 2 bottom metal panels. Next use pliers to loosen and slide back the hose clamp connected to the drain. Have a towel ready and pull the drain hose off the white check valve. The check valve can then be removed by unscrewing it - you may need to use pliers. Put the new one on and everything back together.

Parts Used:

Drain Check Valve with O-Ring

Roy from Powell, OH
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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spring on dispenser broken

Removed cover and broken spring ,installed new spring and cover.Did it all in less than 10 minutes

Parts Used:

Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit

Delano from Durham, NC
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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the rollers were completly broken off & I had to lift the bottom tray in/out of the dishwasher

popped off the old rollers + tracks; then snapped on the new ones; as my granddaughter would say "easy peasy lemon squeezy". Took hardly any time at all. :-)

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Susan from Del Mar, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Faucet adapter leaked

Replaced the faucet adapter, works fine

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Faucet Adapter

Ed from North East, MD
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Rollers had broken on old rack

Received new rollers promptly as ordered. Removed the old ones by snapping them off and simply snapped the new ones on. Took less than 5 minutes and job was a complete success. Wife happy and I am safe for now

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

joel from jena, LA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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lower rack wheels

took off the old wheels and put on the new.couldn't be easier.

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

john from mastic, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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lower rack wheels broke off roller assembly

Old tandem rack for rollers popped off lower rack by applying a small amount of pressure. New tandem rack rollers look slightly different, but pop right in place. By replacing all four tandem rack rollers the lower rack glides smoothly in and out of the dishwasher. Entire replacement can be done without tools, by hand in less than fifteen minutes.

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

MARVIN from NESBIT, MS
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Several of the wheels for the lower rack had fallen off.

I removed the rack and then pushed down on the old rollers to remove them from the rack. I then installed the new rollers in the same location.

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Leo from Idyllwild, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Water leaking from the right front of appliance

The repair was simplicity itself. Remover the sprayer arm, removed the torx screws, replaced the seal, and reversed the process of disassembly. When I found out where the dishwasher was leaking from, I called KitchedAid and was ready to replace the overflow float. The part was 42.00 and wouldn't have fixed the problem. When I found this web site and read other peoples experience, I checked the pump seal, and it was obvious that it had blown out. That saved me a Loy of time and money.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Pump Outlet Seal

Gerald from Millbrae, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Needed a faucet connector

I bought the portable dishwasher on Craigslist, and it didn't have the connector that goes on the kitchen faucet. Ordered it here, got it in a few days, and didn't need any tools - just had to screw it on. Good as gold!

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Faucet Adapter

Karen from Lafayette, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Unit would not drain upon completion of the wash and rinse cycles

Replaced the lower seal, drain impeller,chopper blade, and wash impeller. Problem is still not solved but the inner parts have been replaced. Only thing logical next is the check valve. Unit cycles well and if I turn the dial to just before the rinse cycle and watch, I do see water draining from the unit...Of course while replacing these parts, I checked other things and found a loose spring behind the front cover. It can be seen on the diagram as it is part of the detergent door mechanism (or so I believe), but it is not clear on where the spring actually connects to.

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