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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Replacement #WPW10671905
Whirlpool Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Replacement #WPW10671905
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Total Parts Cost
$87.21Estimated Savings
$112.5004:08
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the detergent dispenser on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the dispenser is if it is not dispenser detergent.
All of the information in this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: 1/4" nut driver
All of the information in this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: 1/4" nut driver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the detergent dispenser 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
Next, disconnect the detergent dispenser wire connecter.
8
Use a 3/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the dispenser mounting bracket.
9
Note the orientation of the shields then remove them.
10
Release the retaining tabs and you can remove the old dispenser.
11
Install the new detergent dispenser by positioning it in the inner door panel and snapping it into place.
12
Realign the shields and replace the mounting bracket.
13
Thread all of the screws loosely then tighten.
14
Connect the wire connecter to the dispenser.
15
Set the outer door panel on the hinges.
16
Snap the control board housing into place on the outer door panel and rotate the retaining latch down.
17
Join the inner and outer door panels together and rethread all of the screws to secure.
18
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 detergent dispenser on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the dispenser is if it is not dispenser detergent.
All of the information in this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: 1/4" nut driver
All of the information in this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: 1/4" nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the detergent dispenser 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
Next, disconnect the detergent dispenser wire connecter.
8
Use a 3/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the dispenser mounting bracket.
9
Note the orientation of the shields then remove them.
10
Release the retaining tabs and you can remove the old dispenser.
11
Install the new detergent dispenser by positioning it in the inner door panel and snapping it into place.
12
Realign the shields and replace the mounting bracket.
13
Thread all of the screws loosely then tighten.
14
Connect the wire connecter to the dispenser.
15
Set the outer door panel on the hinges.
16
Snap the control board housing into place on the outer door panel and rotate the retaining latch down.
17
Join the inner and outer door panels together and rethread all of the screws to secure.
18
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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