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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Air Vent Gasket Replacement #WP8269259
Whirlpool Dishwasher Air Vent Gasket Replacement #WP8269259
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Total Parts Cost
$47.27Estimated Savings
$112.5003:27
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the air vent gasket on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the gasket is if it is damaged.
All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver, T-15 Torx bit
All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver, T-15 Torx bit
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the air vent gasket in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Open the dishwasher door and use a t-15 torx bit to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
3
Separate the panels and rotate the control board housing retaining latch out of the way.
4
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to gently pry back the mounting brackets to release the control board housing.
5
To reduce strain on the control board wires, use a wire tie to secure the housing to the inner door panel.
6
Lift off the outer door panel and set it aside.
7
Rotate the air vent cover counter-clockwise to remove.
8
You can now detach the air vent from the inner door panel
9
Remove the old gasket if still intact.
10
Install the new air vent gasket by aligning it in the groove on the vent.
11
Realign the vent on the inner door panel and snap it into position.
12
Hold the vent as you position the cover and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
13
You may need to use a flat-head screwdriver to fully secure the cover.
14
Set the outer door panel on the hinges.
15
Snap the control board housing into place on the outer door panel and rotate the retaining latch down.
16
Join the inner and outer door panels together and rethread all of the screws to secure.
17
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the air vent gasket on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the gasket is if it is damaged.
All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver, T-15 Torx bit
All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver, T-15 Torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the air vent gasket in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Open the dishwasher door and use a t-15 torx bit to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
3
Separate the panels and rotate the control board housing retaining latch out of the way.
4
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to gently pry back the mounting brackets to release the control board housing.
5
To reduce strain on the control board wires, use a wire tie to secure the housing to the inner door panel.
6
Lift off the outer door panel and set it aside.
7
Rotate the air vent cover counter-clockwise to remove.
8
You can now detach the air vent from the inner door panel
9
Remove the old gasket if still intact.
10
Install the new air vent gasket by aligning it in the groove on the vent.
11
Realign the vent on the inner door panel and snap it into position.
12
Hold the vent as you position the cover and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
13
You may need to use a flat-head screwdriver to fully secure the cover.
14
Set the outer door panel on the hinges.
15
Snap the control board housing into place on the outer door panel and rotate the retaining latch down.
16
Join the inner and outer door panels together and rethread all of the screws to secure.
17
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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