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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Rack Positioner Replacement #WP8539102
KitchenAid Dishwasher Rack Positioner Replacement #WP8539102
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Total Parts Cost
$60.51Estimated Savings
$112.5001:06
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rack positioner on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the positioner is if the rack will not stay in place.
All of the information for this positiner replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: none
All of the information for this positiner replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: none
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace a rack positioner in your dishwasher pull the upper rack out remove the hanging basket if necessary and lower the tines.
2
If still intact, detach the old positioner.
3
Install the new rack positioner by properly aligning it on the rack.
4
Lift the tines to ensure they can lock into position and replace the hanging basket.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rack positioner on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the positioner is if the rack will not stay in place.
All of the information for this positiner replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: none
All of the information for this positiner replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: none
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace a rack positioner in your dishwasher pull the upper rack out remove the hanging basket if necessary and lower the tines.
2
If still intact, detach the old positioner.
3
Install the new rack positioner by properly aligning it on the rack.
4
Lift the tines to ensure they can lock into position and replace the hanging basket.
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