All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Dishwasher DU8550XT0

Dishwasher Not Heating top rack wet dishes and heating rod looks rusted

It took all of 30 minutes from beginning to end remove the old parts and replaced them and run a diagnostic test before I could wash dishes. The parts were exact and Parts Select has always provided the right parts, shipped fast and never disappointed me.

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Rubber Washer

Jose from HOUSTON, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Door spring broke

It took longer to take the 2 screws out than it did to put spring on.

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Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Kyle from Jonesborough, AL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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broken rollers

simple, simple, simple ! popped off the old ones, snapped on the new ones. Thanks !

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Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Phil from Ft Lauderdale, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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broken wheel

I snapped the old ones off & snapped on the new ones. It couldn't have been easier!

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Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Dorothy from La Canada, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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broken wheel on lower rack

i used a screwdriver to pry off the old wheels then snapped on the new ones.
This was the easiest repair I have ever made on an appliance.

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Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Donald from Washington, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Lost Screws from lower access covers for my Dishwasher

Reassembled lower access covers using the new screws purchased from parts direct, perfect fit replacement. Hardest part remembering how they fit Dishwasher.

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Screw - 8-18 x 1/2

Johnny from LEVITTOWN, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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dishwasher bottom basket wheels came off

One day after placing my order, replacement wheels arrived. I used a screwdriver to pop each (4 total) old set of tandem wheels off the basket basket and poped each new set on.

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Jack from Tampa, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Worn wheels on lower rack

Removed old wheels, unclipped. Clipped in new wheels.

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Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

James from Jupiter, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Soap door wouldn't open.

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 your company for any suggestions, No reply.

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Dishwasher Detergent Lid Spring

Anthony from CLEVELAND, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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All rollers missing on lower rack of dishwasher

The brackets that held the original wheels were still on the rack. They were easily pulled off the rack. The new assembly did not look like the original part. It was not difficult to see how they fit onto the rack. The only caution is to press the top part of the new assembly onto the frame before snapping the rest of the new piece into place.

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Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Raymond from SPRINGFIELD, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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original dishrack had become rusty

installed a new rack

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Lower Dishrack Kit

Tom from Peoria, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Door hinge broke

All pieces just snap off and the new one just snap right back in place.

Remeber take a little time to do your repair correctly.

It is cheaper to repair an appliance than it is to replace.

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Detergent Dispenser Cover Kit

David from Vancouver, WA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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all of the old rollers were missing.

the design of the new roller kit was a little different than the original. took a minute to figure the installation. all went well. the new roller assembly fit the 30 year old dish rack

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Harold from GREENVILLE, MI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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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!

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Lower Dishrack Kit

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

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throwed water out under the door

Did not use the new parts. After removing the spray arm, found a screw out of place. Put the seal ring back in place and the screw back in the hole. Machine works like new.

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