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Whirlpool Dishwasher dispenser not dispensing soap
If your Whirlpool dishwasher soap dispenser is not opening, the most likely problem is a broken dispenser lever that cannot release the detergent door at the right time in the cycle. Next, check the detergent dispenser cover, since a damaged cover can keep the soap door from opening or closing properly. After that, inspect the detergent container and dispenser lid for cracks, warping, or other damage that can cause your Whirlpool dishwasher detergent dispenser not working issue. In some cases, replacing the complete detergent dispenser is the simplest fix if several dispenser parts are worn or broken. A bad control board can also prevent the dispenser from getting voltage, but that is much less common and should be considered only after the dispenser components have been ruled out. If your dishwasher is not dispensing soap, the detergent door is not opening, or you are dealing with a Whirlpool dishwasher soap dispenser not opening complaint, RepairClinic.com can help you match the right part to your machine. Enter your model number to find the exact Whirlpool replacement part for your specific dishwasher.
01 - Whirlpool Dishwasher Dispenser Lever
If the dishwasher dispenser lever is broken, it can cause the dispenser not to open or close properly. Inspect the dispenser lever for damage. If the lever is broken, replace it.
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02 - Whirlpool Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Cover
Inspect the dispenser cover for damage. If the dispenser cover is broken, replace it.
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03 - Whirlpool Dishwasher Control Board
The control board provides power to nearly every component of the dishwasher. If there is a problem with the control board, it might not send voltage to the detergent dispenser, preventing the dispenser from opening. However, this is not likely the case. Control boards are often misdiagnosed—make sure you check more commonly defective parts before replacing the control board
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04 - Whirlpool Dishwasher Detergent Container
Inspect the dishwasher detergent container for damage. If the detergent container is broken or damaged, replace it.
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05 - Whirlpool Dishwasher Dispenser Lid
Inspect the lid for damage. If the dispenser lid is broken or damaged, replace it.
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06 - Whirlpool Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser
If a dispenser part is broken and you don’t want to disassemble the detergent dispenser to replace the part, you can replace the entire dispenser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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