{"id":2152,"date":"2023-02-16T11:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T19:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=2152"},"modified":"2026-01-27T11:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T19:45:12","slug":"how-to-install-a-whirlpool-dishwasher-adjuster-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-install-a-whirlpool-dishwasher-adjuster-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Install A Whirlpool Dishwasher Adjuster Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Replacing a damaged or stuck adjuster arm is a quick job you can take care of in just a few minutes. With a couple of basic tools, the right replacement parts, and this tutorial from AppliancePartsPros.com, you\u2019ll have your dishwasher back in adjustable shape in no time at all!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22301,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"%%title%% %%page%%","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"","_aviaLayoutBuilderCleanData":"[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-mdep4kbg' admin_preview_bg='']\r\nAre dishwasher rack adjusters giving you trouble? Say goodbye to the frustration of a stuck or broken rack adjuster that's been cramping your dishwashing style! Dive into our simple step-by-step guide, complete with a helpful how-to video, and get your dishwasher back to optimal functionality in just a few minutes.<\/span>\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-9kbg88']\r\n\r\n[av_video src='https:\/\/youtu.be\/PfmoVMR1SQA' mobile_image='' attachment='' attachment_size='' format='16-9' width='16' height='9' conditional_play='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-le6130da']\r\n\r\n[av_hr class='default' icon_select='yes' icon='ue808' position='center' shadow='no-shadow' height='50' custom_border='av-border-thin' custom_width='50px' custom_margin_top='30px' custom_margin_bottom='30px' custom_border_color='' custom_icon_color='' av-desktop-hide='' av-medium-hide='' av-small-hide='' av-mini-hide='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-7o5bgo']\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-le612pmd' admin_preview_bg='']\r\nMany dishwashers now feature adjustable dishracks. With the press of a lever, you can raise or lower the upper rack, allowing you to fit in items that may not have had the clearance otherwise. It\u2019s a convenience that you\u2019ll likely miss if something goes wrong, but lucky for you, a damaged adjuster isn\u2019t an issue you need to live with.<\/span>\r\n\r\nReplacing a damaged or stuck adjuster arm is a quick job you can take care of in just a few minutes. With a couple of basic tools, the right replacement parts, and this tutorial from AppliancePartsPros.com, you\u2019ll have your dishwasher back in adjustable shape in no time at all!<\/span>\r\n\r\n[lwptoc numeration=\"none\"]\r\n[\/av_textblock]\r\n\r\n[av_textblock size='' av-medium-font-size='' av-small-font-size='' av-mini-font-size='' font_color='' color='' id='' custom_class='' av_uid='av-le63evtz' admin_preview_bg='']\r\n

Finding The Right Replacement Adjuster Assembly<\/span><\/h2>\r\nFrom model to model and brand to brand, dishwasher adjuster assemblies can look fairly different, so you\u2019ll want to make sure you\u2019re getting a compatible OEM part. To do that, you\u2019ll need your appliance\u2019s full model number, which will be on a sticker somewhere on the appliance.<\/span>\r\n\r\nCheck for a label inside the door. If it\u2019s not there, you might find it on top or side of the door itself or somewhere on the door jam.<\/span>\r\n\r\nOnce you\u2019ve got your appliance\u2019s model number, picking up a compatible part is as simple as <\/span>typing that information into the search bar on our website<\/span><\/a>. You\u2019ll be presented with a list of compatible components, and if you order through AppliancePartsPros.com you can have what you need in as little as two days!<\/span>\r\n\r\nAdjuster assemblies are usually sold as full kits. For some dishwashers, this is little more than a few plastic pieces. For the dishwasher in our tutorial video, the kit includes a number of plastic and metal parts as well as necessary hardware. Consult your appliance\u2019s manual to be sure you\u2019re purchasing everything you need to replace a broken dishrack adjuster before moving on.<\/span>\r\n

How To Install A Whirlpool Dishwasher Adjuster Kit<\/span><\/h2>\r\nThis tutorial will walk you through how to change out the shelf adjusters on a Whirlpool dishwasher. It may also be helpful to anyone with a dishwasher in the Whirlpool family of brands, including Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, and Roper, among others.<\/span>\r\n\r\nFor the most part, adjusters are all installed in roughly the same way regardless of appliance brand, but there may be some small but significant differences in how they are removed or put in place. While you may find this guide useful regardless of your dishwasher\u2019s make and model, we still advise consulting your appliance manual for diagrams and specific instructions if you are working on a dishwasher from a manufacturer other than Whirlpool.<\/span>\r\n\r\nWith that out of the way, let\u2019s get started!<\/span>\r\n

Tools for the job<\/span><\/h3>\r\nTo replace the adjusters on your Whirlpool dishwasher, you\u2019ll just need a few basic tools:<\/span>\r\n