All Installation Instructions for Whirlpool Dishwasher SHU40011

I had a broken lower rack wheel

I simply snapped off the old broken roller set and snapped on the replacements. No tools were even needed and now the rack rolls smoothly on all wheels! This has encouraged me to try other
repair projects.

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Lance from Hayward, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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1 spring broke

removed the 2 screws that hold in the washer, pulled it out, with the door shut, removed and replaced the remaining spring , then went to the other side and did the one that broke off. then I reinstalled the unit. simple !

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Phil from Ft Lauderdale, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Replaced broken door spring

This repair should have been rated "Easy" but because of a) the age of the dishwasher - 25 years and b) the close quarters to replace the spring, it was a bit of a challenge. If I could have pulled the dishwasher out a few inches, replacing the spring would have been a snap. But because of new flooring on top of existing flooring, that wasn't possible. Also the side cabinets were so close that getting a pair of pliers in there to hook the spring onto the door was tough. Ended up cutting out some cabinet facing that wasn't going to effect the look of things in order to get my hands and tools in there to get the hook end of the spring on the door. After I finally got it on and replaced the kickplate, sat back and had a cold one. Whew!

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Jeff from BRUSH PRAIRIE, WA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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cut wire in center sprayer to remove plastic holder for new basket

after that every thing went very well

Parts Used:

Dishrack - Rack Only

JOHN from IONIA, MI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Leak at the lower part of the Door

Replaced Seal and Seal Frame worked real good

Parts Used:

Door Gasket and Flange Kit

Max from RHINEBECK, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set

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Both Dishwasher door springs broken

Pulled out the DW and removed old spring parts. Used screw driver and pliers to respring

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Claiborne from Atlanta, GA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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left door spring broken - door wouldn't stay up

Removed the two screws securing the dishwasher to the underside of countertop.
Pulled the washer out until the spring mechanism was visible. Vacuumed the area - it was filthy. Assembled the spring and adjusting hook. Took me 4 tries to get the spring into the proper tension slot. Having the other side intact helped in understanding how it worked. Used long nosed pliers to bring spring onto the door retaing plate slot after trying unsuccessfully with regular pliers.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Philip from Hialeah, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Door spring broke

It took longer to take the 2 screws out than it did to put spring on.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Kyle from Jonesborough, AL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The rubber around the cap assembly was torn

I pulled the basket out, pulled the cap and connector assembly off with ease, no tools needed, it comes right up, and put the new one on. Put the basket back in and it works great now!

Parts Used:

Cap and Connector Assembly

Steve from TUCSON, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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dry rotted/missing plastic wheels on bottom dish rack

Popped the old ones off and replaced them with the new set. No tools needed. Just clipped the new ones on.

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Ned from Mauldin, SC
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Dishwasher Not Heating top rack wet dishes and heating rod looks rusted

It took all of 30 minutes from beginning to end remove the old parts and replaced them and run a diagnostic test before I could wash dishes. The parts were exact and Parts Select has always provided the right parts, shipped fast and never disappointed me.

Parts Used:

Rubber Washer

Jose from HOUSTON, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Replaced four lower rack on a whirlpool dishwasher.

I prayed old wheel assembly’s off with the claw end of a claw hammer. Carefully snapped on the new assembly’s which were a little tricky to align. Went well, took about 15 min.

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4