Part Location Diagram of WP3379369 Whirlpool Upper Wash Assembly
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Replacing your Kenmore Dishwasher Upper Wash Assembly
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Upper Wash Assembly WP3379369

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PartSelect Number PS11741351
Manufacturer Part Number WP3379369
Manufactured by Whirlpool
Product Description

Upper Wash Assembly Specifications

NOTE: *Original may have two screw holes, only one screw is needed now.
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Replacing your Kenmore Dishwasher Upper Wash Assembly

Replacing your Kenmore Dishwasher Upper Wash Assembly
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This part fixes the following symptoms:
Not cleaning dishes properly | Leaking
This part works with the following products:
Dishwasher.
This part works with the following products:
Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Estate.
Part# WP3379369 replaces these:
AP6008218, 3379369
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Upper wash assembly needed to be replaced.
After removing the upper rack, I started to remove the screws holding the assembly on. The screws would not back out readily without prying on them a little because they were installed with some sort of caulking substance. Consequently, the old screws would not thread in securely and tighten up because all the material around the threads came out with the screws. I had to go to the hardware store and buy the next size up in diameter to get it to thread in and hold. I also tried to punch a pilot hole in the side where there was no hole in the replacement part and the ear broke off partially because the plastic is so brittle (mistake on my part). There was still enough of the ear after I carved out half a screw hole to still insert a screw and get it to hold on that side. It would be nice if that part was made with two holes to adequately secure the part.
  • Brian K from BELGRADE, MT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The upper sprayer consists of a plastic spinner attached to the top of the washer.
This spinner is attached to a plastic module PN WP3379369 which is held in place by two screws to the top of the dishwasher. I was able to temporarily reattach the spinner by using a hot soldering iron to melt the nylon axle that goes through the spinner. By using a very small metal washer placed on top of the spinner I was able to melt enough off the end of the nylon axle so as to keep the spinner in place and still be able to rotate. By far the most difficult part of this repair is removing the two stops that prevent the upper washer rack being removed from the machine. Doing so requires using a pair of long nosed pliers and taking note of what needs to be squeezed. Even if installing a new part the upper rack needs to be removed in order to get access to this central part.
  • Eric from SUGAR LAND, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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broken upper wash arm stabalizer bracket...
very easy to fix..i replaced many other parts while i was at it..figured i d "upgrade". washes much better now....less noisy..
Other Parts Used:
Wash Arm Bearing Ring Lower Sprayarm Nut Manifold Screw Cover - White Spray Arm Feed Tube Holder Upper Wash Assembly Lower Sprayarm Seal
  • todd from woodstock, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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lower spray arm nut broken, upper wash assembly was broken
just put the pieces where they belonged and tighten the screws. it longer to figure out how it was supposed to fit than the actual fixing.
Other Parts Used:
Wash Arm Bearing Ring Lower Sprayarm Nut Upper Wash Assembly
  • JOHN from SPOONER, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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upper spray broke off
Removed upper basket and installed the arm. New snap in didn't require phillips screwdriver as old one and new support had split to insert. Replacing upper spray spinner dropped screw down around pump. This caused misery unassembling lower covers to receive Stainless
Steel, so magnet won't help ended up with mirror and hemistat to reach through large screen figures. So make sure to put towel or something in the bottom to catch parts.
Other Parts Used:
Upper Spray Arm Mount Feed Tube Seal Wash Arm Bearing Ring Upper Spray Arm Mount Middle Spray Arm Kit Upper Wash Assembly
  • Rodney from Pleasanton, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Hole in hose to upper spray arm, Damaged top sprayer
Removed the upper spray arm and hose to rear of washer by detaching the hose clip at the back of the upper dish basket and removing the screw at the bottom of the spray arm. Reinstalled the new one piece hose assembly and the new upper spray arm by replacing the screw at the bottom of the spray arm and attaching the new hose clip at the back of the upper dish basket.

My original top spray unit was held in place by two screws. The new top spray unit uses only one screw but the second attachment point is still part of the new unit. I drilled a hole for the second screw. I removed the two screws that held my damaged top spray in place and removed the damaged top sprayer. The small hose to the top sprayer easily slides out of the unit when the screws are removed. I reinstalled the new top sprayer using the two original screws.
Other Parts Used:
Middle Spray Arm Kit Upper Wash Assembly
  • Charles from Blue Jay, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Glasses and dishes had cooked on film on them due to no upper spinner rinse.
Need needle nose pliers to remove the keepers in the end stops on basket rails. Basket must be removed to get to the spinner assimbley.
The upper rinse spinner is held in place by a stainless steal bracket. NO SCREWS!
1. You push the spinner assembly up and push it to the back of the machine.
2. Then you pull the spinner assembly down to clear the bracket and then pull it to the front of the machine.
3. To replace it just reverse the procedure.
Used part # 3379329.

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  • LOUIS from SAN ANTONIO, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dishwasher Rehab
After hearing ominous grinding sounds and water leaking around the gasket, it was about time to rehab the dishwasher. This is usually the point where I say "t'hell with it, buy a new one". I am glad I didn't.
The Kit to rehab the impeller and such had EVERYTHING I needed. Right parts, right price.
Removed the upper arm assembly, T15 screwdriver, the screen strainer, the impeller, T25 screwdriver, the food grinding spring and impeller (the grinding noise, spring was sprung), and finally the post and impeller thingie (had to break it off, very brittle). The pieces went back on a lot more smoothly than it took to get them off!
Use your digital camera! I took pictures of every stage of the parts removal and what I removed. I got confused with some little balls that were inside and the pictures told me exactly where they went.
Door gasket? I should have replaced it YEARS ago, so easy and cheap with PartSelect parts.
Other Parts Used:
Dishwasher Door Gasket - Gray Wash Arm Bearing Ring Drain and Wash Impeller Kit Upper Wash Assembly
  • John from Manchester, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Water was not dispersing properly which left dishes less than clean
I removed the end clips so I could slide out the upper rack........I recommend doing this carefully inorder to reuse the clips. All the repairs were easy..........at first I thought the lower arm was not tightened enough, but a simple search told me that it is supposed to "wobble".
Thank you for making it so easy to find the right parts. You do an excellent job of organizing parts by model #.
Other Parts Used:
Upper Spray Arm Mount Wash Arm Bearing Ring Middle Spray Arm Kit Upper Wash Assembly Lower Sprayarm Seal
  • Deborah from New Paltz, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Dishwasher not cleaning well... then leaking
This gets a little lengthy... but it explains where Cascade Dishwashing Powder came up with its brand name - it's been a cascade project.
I started by replacing the Middle Wash Arm Tube as the old tube developed leaks. As others have stated this is a new design but directly replaceable and easy to do.
This didn't solve the cleaning issue so reading the experiences of others on this site realized I also had broken parts in the Upper Spray Arm Assembly and the Upper Wash assembly. I replaced these and the dishes were suddenly much, much cleaner. These were very easily replaced.
I did find that I did not need the Mount for the upper spray arm (PS402277) as a redesign of the Upper Spray Arm Mounting bracket no longer required it - the bracket simply clipped in -the diagram was out of date.
Everything seemed to go well for about 3 loads when the dishwasher started leaking heavily out of the bottom of the door. I then noticed that the lower Wash Arm Bearing Ring and the Seal, Lower Spray Arm had disintegrated so I replaced those but this didn't affect the leaking. Someone had stated that if the lower wash arm assembly had too much 'wobble' that it cause 'waves' that would leak out the front door... mine had some wobble so I added a nylon washer from Ace Hardware that reduced wobble but still leaked.
I then replaced the Door Seal Kit - this was by far the most difficult part as the door needed to be removed and it was somewhat difficult - and it seemed apparent after we had removed the door that these parts weren't the problem but we replaced them anyway.
Also, someone else had noted that they had to attach the door seal (this is NOT the gasket that goes around the door opening) with a sealant - I had the same problem; the original seal fit tightly with friction but the new replacement required an adhesive - I used silicone. Still leaked.
From here on I can't guaratee any useful information: I took the strainer screen out of the bottom of the dishwasher and found one slightly loose screw holding what I believe is the 'pump outlet' according to the diagram. I had also read that the water fill is controlled not by the float at the bottom of the washer but by the electronics and it was suggested that I disconnect the DW from the power to 'reset' the timer, this I did and hit the 'Cancel' cycle a couple of times to make sure that all programs were cancelled. Whether any of this made a difference I have no idea - except that the dishwasher suddenly stopped leaking and hasn't leaked a drop for at least 20 washes. So I don't know, for sure, why it leaked or how I fixed it, but it's working and washing great now - except the tines on the lower rack are beginning to rust out and breaking off. The rack is pretty expensive but so far I've saved a lot of money and my family thinks I'm a dishwasher genius.
Other Parts Used:
Upper Spray Arm Mount Upper Spray Arm Mount Wash Arm Bearing Ring Wash Arm Retainer Nut Middle Spray Arm Kit Upper Wash Assembly Lower Sprayarm Seal
  • Wesley from Lake Elmo, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Laura
March 8, 2018
I only need the part numbered in the diagram as #11. Which part should i order? I don't see it in the list of parts offered. Thanks, laura
For model number 66517795790
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Hi Laura, Thank you for your question. The part number listed under your model number for number 11 in the diagram, the middle spray arm kit is PS382824. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

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Dollard
October 24, 2019
Part 3379329 fell off. How can i put it back in place?
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Hi Dollard, thank you for your question. This part just slips on to the main tube and then is head in place by a screw at the top of the dishwasher. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.

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Dollard
October 25, 2019
Re part 3379329 again. Is this part meant to rotate?
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Hi Dollard, Thank you for your question. Yes, the round part at the end is designed to rotate. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!

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