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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Water Inlet Gasket Replacement #WP8531323
Whirlpool Dishwasher Water Inlet Gasket Replacement #WP8531323
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Total Parts Cost
$29.50Estimated Savings
$112.5007:05
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet gasket on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the gasket is if the dishwasher is leaking.
All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver, 1/4" nut driver, pliers
All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver, 1/4" nut driver, pliers
Step By Step Instructions
1
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution to replace the water inlet gasket on your dishwasher.
2
You will need to fully uninstall the appliance to do this.
3
Turn off the power to the appliance and shut off the water supply valve.
4
Using a flathead screwdriver, rotate the lower access panel fasteners counter clockwise a quarter turn to detach.
5
Remove the access panel and the attached insulation.
6
Use channel lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve.
7
Be prepared for some water to spill.
8
Use a quarter inch hex-head nut driver or a t20 Torx bit to unthread the screw securing the terminal box cover.
9
Remove the cover.
10
Note the orientation of the power wires, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
11
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
12
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and the power wires from the terminal box.
13
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
14
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
15
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
16
Now, gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
17
Detach the insulation from the rear left corner and move it out of the way.
18
Place a weight on top of the appliance to support it.
19
Now, open the dishwasher door and remove the lower dish rack.
20
Use pliers to unthread the water inlet locking nut.
21
Unhook the drain hose from the side of the tub.
22
Detach the water inlet and remove the old gasket if still intact.
23
Install the new water inlet gasket by aligning it over the outlet port.
24
Snap the drain hose into place on the side of the tub and fully position the water inlet.
25
Thread the locking nut to secure.
26
Replace the lower dish rack.
27
Remove the weight and secure the rear left corner of the insulation.
28
Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall, then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
29
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
30
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
31
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
32
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
33
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box, then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
34
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
35
Join the black wires together and the white wires together, and secure them with the wire nuts, with the wires positioned inside the terminal box.
36
Realign the cover and rethread the screw to secure.
37
Reconnect the water supply line fitting to the inlet valve.
38
Reposition the access panel, making sure the attached insulation does not interfere with the float assembly, and the lower edge of the panel touches the floor.
39
Secure the panel by rotating the fasteners clockwise a quarter turn.
40
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on, as well as the power, and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the water inlet gasket on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the gasket is if the dishwasher is leaking.
All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver, 1/4" nut driver, pliers
All of the information in this gasket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver, 1/4" nut driver, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution to replace the water inlet gasket on your dishwasher.
2
You will need to fully uninstall the appliance to do this.
3
Turn off the power to the appliance and shut off the water supply valve.
4
Using a flathead screwdriver, rotate the lower access panel fasteners counter clockwise a quarter turn to detach.
5
Remove the access panel and the attached insulation.
6
Use channel lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve.
7
Be prepared for some water to spill.
8
Use a quarter inch hex-head nut driver or a t20 Torx bit to unthread the screw securing the terminal box cover.
9
Remove the cover.
10
Note the orientation of the power wires, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
11
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
12
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and the power wires from the terminal box.
13
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
14
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
15
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
16
Now, gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
17
Detach the insulation from the rear left corner and move it out of the way.
18
Place a weight on top of the appliance to support it.
19
Now, open the dishwasher door and remove the lower dish rack.
20
Use pliers to unthread the water inlet locking nut.
21
Unhook the drain hose from the side of the tub.
22
Detach the water inlet and remove the old gasket if still intact.
23
Install the new water inlet gasket by aligning it over the outlet port.
24
Snap the drain hose into place on the side of the tub and fully position the water inlet.
25
Thread the locking nut to secure.
26
Replace the lower dish rack.
27
Remove the weight and secure the rear left corner of the insulation.
28
Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall, then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
29
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
30
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
31
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
32
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
33
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box, then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
34
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
35
Join the black wires together and the white wires together, and secure them with the wire nuts, with the wires positioned inside the terminal box.
36
Realign the cover and rethread the screw to secure.
37
Reconnect the water supply line fitting to the inlet valve.
38
Reposition the access panel, making sure the attached insulation does not interfere with the float assembly, and the lower edge of the panel touches the floor.
39
Secure the panel by rotating the fasteners clockwise a quarter turn.
40
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on, as well as the power, and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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