All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Dishwasher DU2016XS0

Lower dishwasher rack was deteriorating (extensive rust) and needed to be replaced

The lower dish rack rolls directly out of the dishwasher without problem - there is no permanent attachment. The new rack comes as a kit, which includes the 4 required dish rack wheels (Part # 6 in the diagram). One part (only) from the original dish rack needs to be removed and re-installed on the new rack - the upper spray arm tower (Part #5 in the diagram). That is easily removed from the original rack with a 1/8 counterclockwise turn, to disengage the 'feet', and installed on the new rack with a 1/8 clockwise turn. The kit is designed to allow for use on multiple models, so there are 'extra' parts left over, after it is used for the DU8500XX-2 dishwasher. These can be discarded.

Parts Used:

Lower Dishrack Kit

DOUG from KENTS STORE, VA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Replaced broken door spring

This repair should have been rated "Easy" but because of a) the age of the dishwasher - 25 years and b) the close quarters to replace the spring, it was a bit of a challenge. If I could have pulled the dishwasher out a few inches, replacing the spring would have been a snap. But because of new flooring on top of existing flooring, that wasn't possible. Also the side cabinets were so close that getting a pair of pliers in there to hook the spring onto the door was tough. Ended up cutting out some cabinet facing that wasn't going to effect the look of things in order to get my hands and tools in there to get the hook end of the spring on the door. After I finally got it on and replaced the kickplate, sat back and had a cold one. Whew!

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Jeff from BRUSH PRAIRIE, WA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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cut wire in center sprayer to remove plastic holder for new basket

after that every thing went very well

Parts Used:

Dishrack - Rack Only

JOHN from IONIA, MI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Leak at the lower part of the Door

Replaced Seal and Seal Frame worked real good

Parts Used:

Door Gasket and Flange Kit

Max from RHINEBECK, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set

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Both Dishwasher door springs broken

Pulled out the DW and removed old spring parts. Used screw driver and pliers to respring

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Claiborne from Atlanta, GA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Dishwasher had no water coming into the bottom of it

Took the old one off and replaced it with the new one we received from you. It was great because we received the part just in time to do the Thanksgiving dishes! Thanks PartSelect.

Parts Used:

Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit

Water Inlet Valve

Kathy from Kennedy, AL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set, Wrench set

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left door spring broken - door wouldn't stay up

Removed the two screws securing the dishwasher to the underside of countertop.
Pulled the washer out until the spring mechanism was visible. Vacuumed the area - it was filthy. Assembled the spring and adjusting hook. Took me 4 tries to get the spring into the proper tension slot. Having the other side intact helped in understanding how it worked. Used long nosed pliers to bring spring onto the door retaing plate slot after trying unsuccessfully with regular pliers.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Philip from Hialeah, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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lower rack started to rust through coating

Since there were no printed instructions, we looked at the photo schematic.
Reassembly using the photo was easy by putting the old rack alongside the new one and adjusting the new rack spacing to match the old one.
We also had new wheels which snapped on.
We were delighted to repair and replace this good, older dishwasher rather than purchase a new one!

Parts Used:

Lower Dishrack Kit

Carol from St Johnsbury, VT
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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lid from old basket to be installed on new

Simply bend the lid so hinges slip out of sockets, and repeat to put the lid in the new basket.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Basket Silverware

Fred from WOODBURY, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Bottom tray wheels would catch on old door gasket making it difficult to remove and insert.

Followed the exellent instructions, the flange kit really solves the problem of lower rack wheel catching on the seal. Superior replacement parts compared to previouse repair two years ago.

Parts Used:

Door Gasket and Flange Kit

charles from sacramento, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set

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my old lower dishwasher rack was rusted out and some parts broken.

Snapped on the rollers, removed the center part from the old rack that sprays the water and snapped it on the new one. We then bent the back row down so it would acomodate my larger items. My old rack had that feature. You could either have the rack up or down. Now l
ooks beautiful and works perfectly.
Could have used some directions though.

Parts Used:

Lower Dishrack Kit

Kathy from ELGIN, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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water leaks. ordered the door gasket

when removing all the screws from the door gasket the dishwasher door and frame separates making reassembly not possible. you have to leave at least one screw on bottom half on each side, After all that the door would not close. I had to remove the new gasket and put the old one back on.
I need to return the gasket for credit

Parts Used:

Door Gasket and Flange Kit

William from VALPARAISO, FL
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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THE LOWER RACK WAS CORRODING IN SPOTS AND WAS RUSTING

THERE WERE NO INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED, COULDN'T FIGURE 0UT HOW TO INSTALL THE NEW ROLLERS ON THE NEW RACK FINALLY INSTALLED THE OLD ROLLERS ON THE NEW RACK AND THEY WERE MUCH EASIER TO INSTALL I DONT UNDERSTAND
WHY THE NEW ROLLERS WERE THE SAME AS THE OLD ROLLERS
EXCEPT FOR THE COST.

Parts Used:

Lower Dishrack Kit