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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Rack Adjuster Replacement #WPW10546503
KitchenAid Dishwasher Rack Adjuster Replacement #WPW10546503
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Total Parts Cost
$37.45Estimated Savings
$112.5002:28
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rack adjuster on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the rack adjuster is if the rack will not stay in the desired position.
All of the information for this rack adjuster replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this rack adjuster replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace a rack adjuster in your dishwasher pull the upper rack out and use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs securing the rack adjusters to the tracks.
2
Fully remove the upper rack.
3
Now release the tabs to detach the adjuster housing cover and remove the housing.
4
Next, detach the front and rear adjuster support straps from the tines and remove them from the rack adjuster.
5
Note the orientation of the rack adjuster then pry off the stop clip to detach the old adjuster.
6
Install the new rack adjuster by aligning it on the rack then snap the stop clip into place to secure.
7
Replace the front and rear support straps.
8
Position the adjuster housing by aligning the locking lever in the adjuster slot then snap the cover on to secure.
9
Replace the upper rack by first inserting the rear tabs into the appropriate slots in the track then snap the front tabs into place.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the rack adjuster on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the rack adjuster is if the rack will not stay in the desired position.
All of the information for this rack adjuster replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this rack adjuster replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace a rack adjuster in your dishwasher pull the upper rack out and use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs securing the rack adjusters to the tracks.
2
Fully remove the upper rack.
3
Now release the tabs to detach the adjuster housing cover and remove the housing.
4
Next, detach the front and rear adjuster support straps from the tines and remove them from the rack adjuster.
5
Note the orientation of the rack adjuster then pry off the stop clip to detach the old adjuster.
6
Install the new rack adjuster by aligning it on the rack then snap the stop clip into place to secure.
7
Replace the front and rear support straps.
8
Position the adjuster housing by aligning the locking lever in the adjuster slot then snap the cover on to secure.
9
Replace the upper rack by first inserting the rear tabs into the appropriate slots in the track then snap the front tabs into place.
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