All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Dishwasher WDF530PAYB0

Heating Element Burned Out

The repair was straightforward. The hardest parts were pulling the dishwasher out from the counter and keeping the dishwasher from falling forward when I needed to reach inside. The instructions in the video were accurate. I was very glad I bought the rubber washers, because I could not reuse the washers from the original heating element. Easy enough repair to do on your own.

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Rubber Washer

Dishwasher Heating Element

Jeff from DANA POINT, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Dishwasher would not drain. Pump was jammed with broken glass .

Turn off breaker to dishwasher.
Remove lower basket.
Drain any water using a wet vac.
Remove bottom cover plate. Should be 2 plastic screws using flat head screwdriver.
Should be able to reach pump. Turn counter clockwise to remove.
Disconnect plug wire on pump.
Install new pump by turning clock wise.
Reattach wire plug.
Run a wash cycle with empty dishwasher and check for leaks.
Replace cover plate.
Done.

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Dishwasher Drain Pump

Thomas from WEST WARWICK, RI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Rollers broke off top rack assembly

Replacement parts from factory installed using u tube support video

Also replaced stop ends for top rack by removing old clip in to push down and lined up to secure in slots at end of rack, notice new plastic parts are installed by pushing hardware into slots downward until they clip into place

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Rack Track Stop

Mark from WESTERVILLE, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Dishes were not drying properly

Did the repair, but needed one extra step not described in video:

I followed the directions on the PartSelect Youtube video - very helpful! I do believe the heating element was the original culprit, as it had a "burn" area about the size of a dime that caused it to almost break into two parts. Obviously a point of failure.

BUT - after replacement, it still did not solve the problem of the dishes not drying.

After much web searching, I tried the diagnostic mode on the dishwasher, and that did a hard reset of the logic board and FIXED the problem.

So in all, it required both a new heating element AND a hard reset via diagnostic mode.

Parts Used:

Spring

Dishwasher Heating Element

Reid from ALPHARETTA, GA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Develeoped a leak on the bottom.

Pulled dishwasher out of compartment, removed all parts underneath. removed inner parts, removed pump assembly. Installed new pump assembly and grommet. Reassembled in reverse order, test ran and unit was operating normal and no leaks.

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Grommet

Eladio from LOGAN, OH
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.

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soup dispenser was broken

went to utube

Parts Used:

Dispenser

Mitchell from THONOTOSASSA, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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removed and installed cords with screw driver

Parts Used:

Power Cord Kit

Ronald from VAN BUREN TWP, MI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Water filter needed replacing

The old filter simply unscrews and the new one screws in.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Filter

Martha from SAN DIEGO, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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I can not get the part to fit and stay in place.

It is a small plastic piece which serves as a stop on the right side of the upper rack. It is the correct part because it is identical to the left one of the same type. I tried clamping down with a pair of pliers but I am afraid of breaking it. With shipping this two inch piece of plastic cost $20, so I do not want to crack it. I am at a loss as to how to sit in in place.

Parts Used:

Rack Track Stop

Marilyn from TRINIDAD, CO
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers

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One of the old stops broke

Snapped the new stops on. It took about 2 minutes.

Parts Used:

Rack Track Stop

Dwight from KENT, WA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Dishwasher would not empty.

Ordered a new pump (after a online diagnosis). Followed the instruction video on the website...also took the time to replace the discharge hose due to residue buildup...tested dishwasher (one cycle). Slide dishwasher back into opening....DONE. Works perfectly. THANKS

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Dishwasher Drain Pump

Walter O from CROYDON, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Top rack of dishwasher kept pulling all the way out

Our dishwasher's top rack would pull too far out which made it hard to stay in alignment. It had lost it's track stop. I easily ordered the part from PartSelect, and it came more quickly than I expected; I clicked it in place and it runs like new. It's wonderful to deal with a company that knows the frustration of not having your appliance in good working orfer.
Thank you.
Sue M
Masdsachusetts

Parts Used:

Rack Track Stop

Susan from Arlington, MA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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No directions with parts!

Could not take apart the upper rack on my whirlpool dishwasher to replace its wheels to transport its upper rack. The received parts did not match the old ones. Called parts and they suggested these new parts remanufactured and changed from the old ones but they had not been notified. Brought to professional mechanics and they figured it out. Bullshit parts company!!

Parts Used:

Rack Track Stop

Thomas from WEST SUFFIELD, CT
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Replace black access panel on Whirlpool dishwasher (model WDF520PADM7)

I needed to replace the black access panel on my Whirlpool dishwasher (model WDF520PADM7).

By following the instructions in this short video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=995mtdO7rQg) , I was able to complete the replacement in under 10 minutes. You'll need a flat-blade screwdriver. The Retainer Clip - Black can be a little tricky to position into the opening, so have patience.

Keep in mind that the Retainer Clip - Black only contains ONE clip and so you must make sure to order TWO Retainer Clip - Black from PartSelect.

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