Customer Questions and Answers for Dishrack (Dishwasher Rack) by Whirlpool

This dishrack organizes and supports dishes inside the dishwasher during wash cycles. Replacing a damaged rack restores smooth loading, keeps items upright, and helps prevent rust stains or snags from broken tines or flaking rack coating.

• Holds and organizes plates, bowls, and cookware during wash and rinse cycles
• Keeps items spaced and upright to promote spray coverage and drainage
• Slides in and out on the rails when the rack is straight and intact
• Common failure signs: rusting/chipping coating, broken or bent tines, cracked or warped wire frame
• Needed if dishes won't stay put or the rack binds when moving on the tracks

• Disconnect power at the breaker and turn off water before servicing interior parts
• Open the door, extend the rack, and remove rail end caps to release the rack
• Transfer any clip-on components from the old rack to the new rack as needed
• Seat the rack on the rails, reinstall end caps, and check for smooth operation