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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Upper Rail Roller Replacement #8270016
Whirlpool Dishwasher Upper Rail Roller Replacement #8270016
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Total Parts Cost
$59.47Estimated Savings
$112.5001:29
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing an upper rail roller assembly on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing a rail roller is when it is damaged, causing the dish rack to not roll properly.
All of the information in this rail roller replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Ikea, Estate, Magic Chef, Inglis, Crosley, Roper
Tools used: multi-screwdriver or small flat-head screwdriver
All of the information in this rail roller replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Ikea, Estate, Magic Chef, Inglis, Crosley, Roper
Tools used: multi-screwdriver or small flat-head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace an upper dish rack rail roller pull the upper dish rack out and use a small flathead screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the front rack stops from the upper dish rack rails.
2
Slide out the upper rack.
3
Now use a 3/16th inch socket to remove the screws in the center of each roller to detach the roller assembly from the side panel.
4
Slide the old assembly off of the rail.
5
Install the new upper rollers by sliding them over the rail aligning the assembly on the side panel and replacing the screws to secure.
6
Slide the upper dish rack into position.
7
Snap the front rack stops into place and confirm that the dish rack rails move freely.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing an upper rail roller assembly on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing a rail roller is when it is damaged, causing the dish rack to not roll properly.
All of the information in this rail roller replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Ikea, Estate, Magic Chef, Inglis, Crosley, Roper
Tools used: multi-screwdriver or small flat-head screwdriver
All of the information in this rail roller replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Ikea, Estate, Magic Chef, Inglis, Crosley, Roper
Tools used: multi-screwdriver or small flat-head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace an upper dish rack rail roller pull the upper dish rack out and use a small flathead screwdriver to depress the tabs to release the front rack stops from the upper dish rack rails.
2
Slide out the upper rack.
3
Now use a 3/16th inch socket to remove the screws in the center of each roller to detach the roller assembly from the side panel.
4
Slide the old assembly off of the rail.
5
Install the new upper rollers by sliding them over the rail aligning the assembly on the side panel and replacing the screws to secure.
6
Slide the upper dish rack into position.
7
Snap the front rack stops into place and confirm that the dish rack rails move freely.
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