How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6017357 / WPW10224428 Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Assembly

Ordered new soap dispenser and installed it. Installation was easy after cleaning the rust from the affected parts. 

Soap dispenser was easy after we reviewed the video that was provided on line. Basket was a lift off and set on the new one. My husband did the work easy, easy! 

Order the part, watched your installation video, and installed the new part in about 20 minutes. Easy as pie. 

Installed the part the day it arrived; as soon as it arrived. perfect. 

Replaced 

Disconnect electrical supply, remove pump & drain hose connections at wash sump assembly. Remove optical sensor(twist release), pull 3 sump assembly slot retainers that hold sump to tub assembly, push complete assembly up thru the tub opening, disconnect motor harness at motor quick disconnect. Clean flange of tub, lightly lube new sump assembly outer gasket with jet dry liquid or liquid soap. Press sump into tub opening after connecting motor harness to motor, carefully aligning keyway in tub to sump ,(you may need assist holding the sump in place) then install all 3 slot retainers and reconnect optical sensor, pump assembly, drain hose and electrical. run rinse and check for leaks 

Replaced soap dispenser in about 15 minutes. Video was very helpful. 

Ordered replacement parts 

Replaced soap dispenser this is straight forward repair with the exception of the power connetor on my dishwasher was slightly different than new one supplied I was able to remove adapter ove r connector on new part and it worked perfectly 

I ordered the correct part and it was delivered the next day. I watched the how to video and the I changed the part, cleaned the appliance and area around it. Filled the unit with dished and now the dishwasher works like it was new. Total time including ordering the part was 25 minutes.