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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Replacement #W10567604
Whirlpool Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Replacement #W10567604
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Total Parts Cost
$109.44Estimated Savings
$112.5004:05
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the detergent dispenser on Whirlpool dishwasher model #WDF550SAFS. The most common reason for replacing the dispenser is if the dishwasher is not releasing the detergent, leaving the dishes insufficiently cleaned.
All of the information in this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
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 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
3
Remove the outer door panel.
4
Gently pry the Styrofoam insulator off of the inner door panel.
5
Now use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the locking tabs to disconnect the wires from the detergent dispenser wax motor.
6
Next, unthread the screws securing the retaining brackets.
7
With the brackets detached, you can remove the old dispenser.
8
Install the new detergent dispenser by aligning it in the inner door panel then reposition the retaining brackets and secure the brackets with the screws.
9
Connect the wire connecters to the wax motor.
10
If necessary, you can apply some silicone to the contact surface on the Styrofoam insulator then reposition the insulator on the inner door panel.
11
To make it easier to install the outer door panel, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the console.
12
Now realign the outer panel on the door frame under the console.
13
Replace all of the screws to secure the inner and outer door panels.
14
With the repair completed turn the power supply 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 dishwasher model #WDF550SAFS. The most common reason for replacing the dispenser is if the dishwasher is not releasing the detergent, leaving the dishes insufficiently cleaned.
All of the information in this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
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 phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
3
Remove the outer door panel.
4
Gently pry the Styrofoam insulator off of the inner door panel.
5
Now use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the locking tabs to disconnect the wires from the detergent dispenser wax motor.
6
Next, unthread the screws securing the retaining brackets.
7
With the brackets detached, you can remove the old dispenser.
8
Install the new detergent dispenser by aligning it in the inner door panel then reposition the retaining brackets and secure the brackets with the screws.
9
Connect the wire connecters to the wax motor.
10
If necessary, you can apply some silicone to the contact surface on the Styrofoam insulator then reposition the insulator on the inner door panel.
11
To make it easier to install the outer door panel, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the console.
12
Now realign the outer panel on the door frame under the console.
13
Replace all of the screws to secure the inner and outer door panels.
14
With the repair completed turn the power supply back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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