Parts for Maytag PDC3600BWE: 05 - Rinse Aid & Soap Dispenser Parts

Dissolves limescale, mineral deposits, and odor-causing residues from dishwasher tub and spray system. Use monthly to maintain peak cleaning performance.

Soap or rinse aid dispenser not opening? This wax motor actuates the dispenser door release. DIYers report 15-30 minute repairs with basic tools.

This small rubber grommet seals the opening around the dishwasher's detergent/rinse-aid dispenser, helping prevent leaks and moisture intrusion so the dispenser operates reliably throughout the wash cycle.

• Seals the dispenser passage to keep water from leaking into or out of the dispenser cavity
• Helps ensure proper detergent or rinse-aid dispensing
• Can reduce moisture-related corrosion or staining in the dispenser area

• Disconnect power and turn off water before servicing
• Remove inner door panel to access the dispenser assembly
• Note grommet orientation; seat fully to ensure a watertight seal
• Inspect surrounding surfaces for debris or damage before reassembly

Fix loose or rattling dishwasher trim panels with this dispenser retainer clip. Secures interior panels and exterior trim for proper fit. Easy repair.

Note: Check Serial Number for correct part

Replacement tension spring for dishwasher doors and mechanisms. Restores proper return force when the original spring is broken, stretched, or missing.

Holds and dispenses rinse aid during the final rinse to prevent spots and improve drying. Replace if cracked, leaking, or not dispensing properly.

Dissolves limescale, mineral deposits, and odor-causing residues from dishwasher tub and spray system. Use monthly to maintain peak cleaning performance.

This O-ring creates a watertight seal in your dishwasher's wash or drain system, helping prevent leaks and maintain proper water pressure. Replace a brittle, flattened, or damaged ring to restore a reliable, leak-free connection.

• Provides a watertight seal between mating parts such as pump housings, fittings, or hose joints
• Helps stop drips and seepage caused by a worn or deformed seal
• Common symptoms: water under the unit, moisture around pump/tubing connections, or leaks after reassembly
• Replace if the old ring is cracked, cut, flattened, or hardened

• Disconnect power and turn off the water supply before servicing
• Place a towel or shallow pan to catch residual water
• Clean the groove and mating surfaces; lightly moisten or use a manufacturer-approved lubricant to help the ring seat without pinching
• Seat evenly, reassemble without overtightening, and run a short test cycle to check for leaks

This is a small metal or plastic hinge pin that secures the detergent dispenser door on the dishwasher's inner door panel. It allows the dispenser cover to pivot open during the wash cycle to release detergent. Replace this pin if the dispenser door falls off, won't stay closed, or fails to open properly during a cycle.

This is the longer of the two dispenser lid hinge pins. For the shorter lid hinge pin order WPY912679.

Dissolves limescale, mineral deposits, and odor-causing residues from dishwasher tub and spray system. Use monthly to maintain peak cleaning performance.