Parts That Fix Whirlpool Dishwasher WDT710PAYM5 Not cleaning dishes properly
Not cleaning dishes properly is a commonly reported symptom for the WDT710PAYM5 Whirlpool Dishwasher, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your WDT710PAYM5 Whirlpool Dishwasher that will fix Not cleaning dishes properly. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!
This manufacturer-certified heating element is used to create heat during the dry cycle and increase water temperature during portions of the wash cycle when certain options are selected. If your dishes are not drying or the water in the dishwasher is not getting hot you may need to replace the element. This kit includes the heater, two heater fasteners, and is a genuine OEM part. Please remember to disconnect the power before starting the repair. Use a multi-meter to test your heating element for continuity to determine whether this is the part that is causing your symptom. This part does not include any washers. To make your repair, disconnect the wires from the bottom of the element in the back, remove the plastic nuts holding it in place, remove the element, and repeat these steps in reverse order to install your new part. This is an easy repair that requires only a screwdriver, wrench set, and should take less than 30 minutes.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Dishwasher Heating Element
Customer Repair Stories
clean light flashing 7 times would not run
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Mark from Winchester, VA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Heater element broken.
Step 2: Remove the screws holding the bottom kickplate.
Step 3: Loosen leveling legs.
Step 4: Pull dishwasher out of hole.
Step 5: Unlplug dishwasher.
Step 6: Disconnect wires from bottom of element in back.
Step 7: ... Read more Remove plastic nuts holding element in place.
Step 8: Remove element.
Step 9: Reverse Steps 1-7.
Step 10: Drink beer.
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Dennis from Sedro Woolley, WA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Wrench set
This is a lower spray arm for a dishwasher. The lower spray arm allows water to be spread evenly throughout the dishwasher tub with the proper force so dishes come out clean. This spray arm is gray in color and is about 20 inches long. You may need to replace this part if the water is not being distributed.
Customer Repair Stories
Lower spray arm worn out
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Shawn from WEIRTON, WV
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
This filter works with the water pump in your dishwasher. It prevents debris from entering the pump and causing damage. As a result, the filter can occasionally become clogged or damaged, and will need to be replaced. A good indication of a damaged filter is if your dishwasher is not draining or cleaning the dishes properly. This filter has a gray plastic top and bottom that are approximately 5 inches in diameter. This is a genuine OEM part that comes directly from the manufacturer. To replace the filter, simply turn it counterclockwise to unlock, and then screw in the new filter
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Dishwasher Filter
Customer Repair Stories
Water filter needed replacing
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Martha from SAN DIEGO, CA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Dishwasher would not drain
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Edward F from CINCINNATI, OH
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
This is a replacement middle spray arm in your dishwasher. You will find your middle spray arm mounted on the bottom of the middle dish rack. The upper spray arm rotates and sprays water during the operating cycle. If your dishes are not coming out of the dishwasher clean, you may have a malfunctioning middle spray arm. Debris and hard water buildup in your dishwasher can cause the middle spray arm to clog. To replace the spray arm, simply turn the arm counter clockwise to release it from the dish rack. Screw in the new spray arm to complete the repair. This part is sold individually.
Customer Repair Stories
Middle spray arm would not turn
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Johanna from JOHNSON CITY, TN
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
replace middle spray arm and water srayer
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robert from INDIANOLA, IA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
Measures level of soil in the water.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Turbidity Sensor
Customer Repair Stories
Failed diagonistics test for OWI sensor
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Mark from Lancaster, NY
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Screen
Customer Repair Stories
The old filter was warped, allowing food into the sprayer system
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George from LYMAN, ME
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Customer Repair Stories
The Broan downdraft vent fan turned itself on at random times and ran continuously without input.
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William from WESTFORD, MA
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Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
rubber flaps on the end of the manifold were worn - no pressure
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Paula from ANDOVER, MA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
The upper spray arm rotates and sprays water to clean the dishes inside the dishwasher tub. If your dishes are not being cleaned properly, you should check if there is an issue with the spray arm. To check your spray arm, make sure the spray arms can move evenly and freely on their bearing rings and mounting brackets. Remove your spray arm and check to ensure they are straight and undamaged. This spray arm is made of high-quality plastic and is just over 5 inches long.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Upper Spray Arm
This part acts as as safety mechanism that keeps the dryer from overheating. Once the dryer temperature reaches a certain point, this part will shut down power to the heating element.
Replacing your Kenmore Dishwasher High Limit Thermostat
Customer Repair Stories
No heat. Replaced thermostat
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Tim from BURTONSVILLE, MD
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
Dishes wouldn't dry
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George from Lisbon, CT
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
This water inlet valve should be located behind the lower kickplate panel in either the right or left corner. The attaching solenoids on the valve open and close according to the desired amount of water needed.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve
Customer Repair Stories
No water was entering the dishwasher.
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Joseph from WAKE FOREST, NC
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
High pitched noise when the washer filled at the beginning of the cycle.
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Robert from E GRAND FORKS, MN
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Sold individually.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Push-In Retainer Clip
Customer Repair Stories
The old retainer clip had worn down and was not holding the spray arm in place anymore.
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Judy from San Antonio, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
two retainers broke and the main part fell apart
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Lois from Great Falls, MT
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
This drain pump is used in dishwashers to remove water from the dishwasher tub. If the impeller in the dishwasher is damaged or the motor has been shorted out and will not drain, it is possible the body is cracked, causing leakage. To prevent this from happening, replace the drain pump. The tools needed for this installation are: Phillips screwdriver, 5/16 inch nut driver, 5/8 inch wrench, and a flathead screwdriver. Remember to unplug your dishwasher from the power source before beginning this installation project. Refer to the manual provided by the manufacturer for further installation instructions.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Dishwasher Drain Pump
Customer Repair Stories
Water not draining from the dishwasher
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Frederick from BIG PRAIRIE, OH
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
dishwasher not draining after wash cycle
First remove the water from the dishwasher pan that would not drain with a wet/dry vac. Otherwise the water will all drain on the floor when you remove the pump. Then remove the two screws on the kickplate on the front of the unit below the door. Remove the kickplate/maintainence access cover. The drain pump is on the right about 8 inches in. Using two hands you grasp the drain pump with your right hand and use the left hand to push the retaining clip down. Then the drain pump will rotate 1/4 turn counterclockwise and can be removed without pulling the dishwasher out. There is likely to be some water leak out that was traped in the pump housing that you can not reach with the vac. Disconnect the wire. Connect the wire to the new pump, put it in place and 1/4 turn clockwise to install it. Replace the kickplate and you're done.
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Andrew from Alexandria, VA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
This drain hose is 6 and 1/2 feet.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Drain Hose
Customer Repair Stories
Drain hose leaking
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Robert from Beaufort, SC
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers
Unwanted water.
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David from PITTSBURGH, PA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
This manufacturer-approved Rack Stop Clip is a gray plastic part which can be installed with a screwdriver. Measuring slightly over an inch in length, it prevents the rack from sliding too far and falling off. If broken or damaged, then the rack will slide too far and this is a sign the part should be replaced. It attaches to the end of the top dishwasher rack. This clip can be used for the left or right side, and is sold individually. It is a good idea to replace both sides at once. To make this repair, start by pulling out the rack, then, using your screwdriver, reach in behind the rack stops and press the clips in. You should be able to remove the stops from the track from here. Next, you should be able to slide the track back over the rollers and snap the new track stop into place.
Replacing your KitchenAid Dishwasher Rack Stop Clip
Customer Repair Stories
rack stop needed to be replaced
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Bruce from Milwaukee, WI
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
The rack stop clip on the upper right rail broke. I ordered two replacements and installed the part in about 15 minutes!
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Patricia from MC CORMICK, SC
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
This part is used to drain water from your dishwasher.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dishwasher Drain Hose
This silverware basket has two blue flip tops and a carrying handle. It is used in dishwasher as a place holder for cutlery and related items
Customer Repair Stories
latch on silverware basket would't lock
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David A from Show Low, AZ
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
Silverware basket opened during wash
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David L from St. Joseph, MO
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins