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WU401 Maytag Dishwasher - Overview

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Screw, 8/18 x 3/8 – Part Number: WP90767
Screw, 8/18 x 3/8
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PartSelect #: PS11746840
Manufacturer #: WP90767
This screw is sold individually.
$5.42
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Hose Clamp – Part Number: WP596669
Hose Clamp
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PartSelect #: PS11743008
Manufacturer #: WP596669
This hose clamp is used in a wide variety of household appliances. Most often it is found in washers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, garbage disposals, or air conditioners. This ...
$11.80
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Screw – Part Number: W11233072
Screw
PartSelect #: PS12349731
Manufacturer #: W11233072
This is a multi-use and multi-appliance screw. It can be used on a microwave, refrigerator, range/oven, air conditioner, dehumidifier, washer, or dryer. The measurements of this screw are 8 x 1/2 inch...
$20.79
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Screw – Part Number: WP179051
Screw
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PartSelect #: PS11738704
Manufacturer #: WP179051
Sold individually. Lock washers are used with screws when vibration from an appliance may cause the screw to loosen. Lock washers are also used in the electrical components of an appliance to ensure ...
$8.04
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Hose Clamp – Part Number: WP285655
Hose Clamp
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PartSelect #: PS11740613
Manufacturer #: WP285655
The hose clamp is used to hold the water hose in place which will prevent the hose from leaking water. Sometimes the clamp may lose its ability to latch on, causing a leaking washer. For the installat...
$11.10
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Clear Belt – Part Number: 6-9021150
Clear Belt
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PartSelect #: PS2347264
Manufacturer #: 6-9021150
The parts specs are: 25 3/8" long and 1/4" wide.
$53.44
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Float Switch – Part Number: WP99002560
Float Switch
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PartSelect #: PS11747680
Manufacturer #: WP99002560
Water that fills your dishwasher lifts this float. When it reaches a certain level, the float triggers the float switch to shut off, thereby shutting off the flow of water into the dishwasher.
$55.39
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Door Spring Kit – Part Number: 901111
Door Spring Kit
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PartSelect #: PS2097003
Manufacturer #: 901111
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$43.13
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Inlet Hose Washer – Part Number: WPY013783
Inlet Hose Washer
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PartSelect #: PS11757437
Manufacturer #: WPY013783
This inlet hose washer, also known as a high pressure inlet hose washer, is used in washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers. The function of this part is to create a watertight seal...
$8.00
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Screw, 8-18 x 1/2 – Part Number: WP3390631
Screw, 8-18 x 1/2
PartSelect #: PS11741443
Manufacturer #: WP3390631
This screw is sold individually.
$7.84
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Screw – Part Number: WP1163839
Screw
PartSelect #: PS11738342
Manufacturer #: WP1163839
10 - 16 x .375
$5.36
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O-Ring Seal – Part Number: WP910934
O-Ring Seal
PartSelect #: PS11746845
Manufacturer #: WP910934
This o-ring seal is well under an inch in diameter. It is all black in color and it is made entirely of rubber.
$5.36
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Dishes not being washed, water below heater element
I attempted to fix it about a year ago. Took apart the screen center stem and water spinner.
I could not find anything wrong. The machine was used very infrequently over the years. Recently my wife approached me again to fix it and knowing I didn't find any thing the first time: I took the lower panel strip off and found the translucent belt broken. I found your site matched up a belt size and ordered it. Three days later it arrived, I installed it and everything seems to work. The water drains and I'm back in business. It was so easy I was embarrassed I did not fix it the first time.
Parts Used:
Clear Belt
  • Theodore from Madison, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Detergent Cup would not open during wash cycle
This repair is very simple. Partselect.com sells a repair kit for this problem that you can use but for simplicity the entire unit is not that much more. First remove the four outside lower philips head screws on the inside of your dishwasher door. Support outer door panel while removing screws. This will remove the outer door panel to gain access to the detergent cup. Remove panel by pulling out bottom first then slightly pulling downward. You will then see the detergent cup. Unplug the two leads that are connected to the unit keeping in mind their orientation. Remove the five screws that hold the detergent cup in place. Remove the cup assembly and gasket. Clean gasket area and install new cup and gasket. Reinstall five screws (do not overtighten) and plug leads back in. To reinstall door panel position door panel at a slight angle and install top first sliding upward into place under control panel then push inward at bottom. Reinstall the four philips head screws on the inside and you are finished. The complete repair will take you less than 30 minutes.
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Detergent Cup with Gasket
  • Robert from Taylor, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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belt broken, dirty water remaining in washer
I had already loosened the motor from inside the tub....so it was fairly easy to wrap the new belt around the motor/pulley system.... even though the old broken belt was 2 inches longer than the new belt(probably as a result of age and use, but the new belt is obviously the right size!) Once in place, I did have to take some care in screwing down the seal from inside being as it wanted to go more to one side than the other from the pressure of the tight belt, but all in all, it wasn't so bad. Unfortunately for me when I put the dishwasher on, I thought the dirty water problem would go away, but I soon learned that I also had a clog in the plumbing. I guess I'll never know if one thing caused the other or it was just 2 things going wrong at the same exact time. But everything is perfect now. Also, the part I ordered was at my doorstep in less than 36 hours!!!! That's fantastic!
Parts Used:
Clear Belt
  • james from smithtown, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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