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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Hinge Bracket Replacement #WPW10567602
Whirlpool Dishwasher Hinge Bracket Replacement #WPW10567602
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Total Parts Cost
$79.16Estimated Savings
$112.5010:47
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the hinge bracket on Whirlpool dishwasher model #WDF550SAFS. The most common reason for replacing the bracket is if the door will not open or close properly.
All of the information in this bracket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver, awl, flat head screwdriver, 5/16" socket
All of the information in this bracket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver, awl, flat head screwdriver, 5/16" socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
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To replace the door hinge bracket assembly on your dishwasher, you will need to pull the appliance part way out of the cabinet.
6
Turn off the power to the appliance…
7
…then use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the four mounting screws securing the toekick panel and the inner access panel.
8
Remove both panels and set them aside.
9
Determine if the water and power supply lines provide enough slack to move the dishwasher part way out of the cabinet.
10
If not, you will need to fully uninstall the appliance.
11
To do this, first shut off the water supply valve.
12
Now unthread the top screw securing the terminal box cover.
13
Slide the cover to the right to remove.
14
Note the orientation of the wiring wires…then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the power wires…
15
…and the grounding wire, if applicable, or unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
16
Unthread the strain relief nut…
17
…and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
18
Next, unthread the water supply line from the water supply valve.
19
Feed it through the cabinet.
20
Disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer…
21
…and feed it through the cabinet as well.
22
Open the dishwasher door…
23
…and remove the mounting bracket screws.
24
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
25
Now gently pull the dishwasher part way out of the cabinet.
26
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
27
Remove the outer door panel.
28
Detach both door springs from the hinges.
29
Now detach both hinges from the hinge bracket.
30
Next, unthread the mounting screws securing the hinge bracket assembly to both the left and right sides of the inner door panel.
31
Latch the door.
32
Cut the zip tie securing the wires…
33
…and unthread the screw securing the grounding wire.
34
Now use an awl and a flat-head screwdriver to pry the retainers off of the bracket pins.
35
Slide out the pins and you can remove the old assembly.
36
Before you install the new hinge bracket assembly…
37
…apply some grease to the mounting plate contact points.
38
Align the new bracket assembly…
39
…and insert the pins.
40
You can use a 5/16th inch socket to secure the retainers.
41
Secure the grounding wire to the right hinge bracket with the screw.
42
Rotate the assembly up and use a zip tie to secure the wires to the bracket assembly rod.
43
Replace the mounting screws to secure the new assembly to the inner door panel.
44
Hook the hinges onto the hinge bracket.
45
Reattach the door springs to the hinges.
46
To make it easier to install the outer door panel, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the console.
47
Now realign the outer panel on the door frame under the console.
48
Replace all of the screws to secure the inner and outer door panels.
49
Confirm that the ends of the drain hose and the water supply line are accessible through the cabinet wall…
50
…then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
51
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
52
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet…
53
…or countertop.
54
Feed the water supply line through the cabinet…
55
…and reconnect it to the supply valve.
56
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet…
57
…and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
58
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
59
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box…
60
…then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
61
Join the power wires together and secure them with the wire nuts – black wire to black white – white wire to white wire.
62
Join the grounding wires together as well or secure the grounding wire under the screw.
63
With the wires positioned inside the terminal box, realign the cover…
64
…and rethread the screw to secure.
65
Position the inner access panel behind the toekick panel.
66
Place the two panels against the frame and align the slots in the inner panel with the toekick bracket screw-holes.
67
With the inner panel flush against the floor, thread and tighten the four mounting screws.
68
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on…
69
…as well as the power…
70
…and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
71
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
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Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the hinge bracket on Whirlpool dishwasher model #WDF550SAFS. The most common reason for replacing the bracket is if the door will not open or close properly.
All of the information in this bracket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver, awl, flat head screwdriver, 5/16" socket
All of the information in this bracket replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver, awl, flat head screwdriver, 5/16" socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
To replace the door hinge bracket assembly on your dishwasher, you will need to pull the appliance part way out of the cabinet.
6
Turn off the power to the appliance…
7
…then use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the four mounting screws securing the toekick panel and the inner access panel.
8
Remove both panels and set them aside.
9
Determine if the water and power supply lines provide enough slack to move the dishwasher part way out of the cabinet.
10
If not, you will need to fully uninstall the appliance.
11
To do this, first shut off the water supply valve.
12
Now unthread the top screw securing the terminal box cover.
13
Slide the cover to the right to remove.
14
Note the orientation of the wiring wires…then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the power wires…
15
…and the grounding wire, if applicable, or unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
16
Unthread the strain relief nut…
17
…and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
18
Next, unthread the water supply line from the water supply valve.
19
Feed it through the cabinet.
20
Disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer…
21
…and feed it through the cabinet as well.
22
Open the dishwasher door…
23
…and remove the mounting bracket screws.
24
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
25
Now gently pull the dishwasher part way out of the cabinet.
26
Use the phillips-head screwdriver to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
27
Remove the outer door panel.
28
Detach both door springs from the hinges.
29
Now detach both hinges from the hinge bracket.
30
Next, unthread the mounting screws securing the hinge bracket assembly to both the left and right sides of the inner door panel.
31
Latch the door.
32
Cut the zip tie securing the wires…
33
…and unthread the screw securing the grounding wire.
34
Now use an awl and a flat-head screwdriver to pry the retainers off of the bracket pins.
35
Slide out the pins and you can remove the old assembly.
36
Before you install the new hinge bracket assembly…
37
…apply some grease to the mounting plate contact points.
38
Align the new bracket assembly…
39
…and insert the pins.
40
You can use a 5/16th inch socket to secure the retainers.
41
Secure the grounding wire to the right hinge bracket with the screw.
42
Rotate the assembly up and use a zip tie to secure the wires to the bracket assembly rod.
43
Replace the mounting screws to secure the new assembly to the inner door panel.
44
Hook the hinges onto the hinge bracket.
45
Reattach the door springs to the hinges.
46
To make it easier to install the outer door panel, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the console.
47
Now realign the outer panel on the door frame under the console.
48
Replace all of the screws to secure the inner and outer door panels.
49
Confirm that the ends of the drain hose and the water supply line are accessible through the cabinet wall…
50
…then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
51
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
52
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet…
53
…or countertop.
54
Feed the water supply line through the cabinet…
55
…and reconnect it to the supply valve.
56
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet…
57
…and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
58
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
59
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box…
60
…then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
61
Join the power wires together and secure them with the wire nuts – black wire to black white – white wire to white wire.
62
Join the grounding wires together as well or secure the grounding wire under the screw.
63
With the wires positioned inside the terminal box, realign the cover…
64
…and rethread the screw to secure.
65
Position the inner access panel behind the toekick panel.
66
Place the two panels against the frame and align the slots in the inner panel with the toekick bracket screw-holes.
67
With the inner panel flush against the floor, thread and tighten the four mounting screws.
68
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on…
69
…as well as the power…
70
…and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
71
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
72
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
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