The Dispenser Drawer is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. It is responsible for properly dispensing the correct amount of laundry detergent at the appropriate time in the wash cycle. The detergent dispenser drawer is specifically designed to hold laundry detergent pods or liquid in its molded compartments.
Causes of a damaged detergent dispenser drawer can include corrosion or degraded plastic parts over time caused by repeated exposure to laundry detergents.
Symptoms of a malfunctioning dispenser drawer include:
- Improper dispensing or no dispensing of detergent during wash cycles
- Residue buildup or leaks from the dispenser area
- Drawer not opening or closing securely as intended
- Dispenser components broken, cracked, or non-functional
This genuine OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Water leak and lid lock malfunction. Chris W. • Richardson , TX • July 17, 2021
Replaced cold water valve and lid lock assembly; locks have a tendency to fail on these washers, I think this is my third one. Both jobs are super easy. Disconnect water lines and unplug the washer, remove 5 hex screws that hold on the rear upper panel, 2 screws that hold the lid, and 1 screw that holds a little metal cover. The cold water valve is held in by 2 vertical screws. There are 2 mildly tricky parts: (1) the electrical connectors were too tight to remove by hand and required needle...
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