Customer Questions and Answers for Dishwasher Upper Rack Adjuster Cover by Whirlpool

This cover snaps over the upper rack height-adjuster mechanism to keep it secure and protected. Replacing a damaged or missing cover helps the upper rack stay level and maintain its selected position. What it does:

• Shields and retains the upper rack adjuster mechanism
• Helps the rack adjust smoothly and hold its set height
• Replaces a cracked, worn, or missing adjuster cover
• Symptoms include exposed adjuster parts, difficulty changing rack height, rack not staying in position, or a loose/tilted upper rack

• One rack adjuster cover

• Disconnect power to the dishwasher and shut off the water supply before servicing
• Pull out the upper rack to access the adjuster on the affected side
• Release the old cover's tabs, remove it, then align and firmly snap the new cover into place
• The rack adjusts and locks evenly on both sides