The Silverware Basket Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It provides an organized space for holding and separating silverware and small utensils during the dishwashing cycle, ensuring they are properly cleaned and dried. This basket measures 8 inches wide, 11-1/2 inches high, and 12 inches deep.
You should replace the silverware basket assembly if it becomes cracked, warped, or damaged. Causes of a bad silverware basket assembly can include regular wear and tear from repeated use, damage from overloading or mishandling, and exposure to high temperatures.
Symptoms of a bad silverware basket assembly include:
- Broken or missing sections of the basket
- Utensils slipping through holes or falling out
- Difficulty placing or removing silverware
- Inefficient or uneven cleaning of silverware
This OEM 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
Flappers on docking station were worn out and/or missing also the pump filter fabric was torn so a new pump filter was installed as well Gregory P. • Mansfield , OH • January 01, 2017
Dishes were 'gritty' with an almost invisible coating of specks smaller than grains of salt. Prior to ordering parts, I had to determine which part(s) needed replaced and which could benefit from a good cleaning. After viewing Appliance Parts Pros YouTube Videos, I removed the Main Manifold (snaps right off) including the Top Spray Arm. I discovered the Flappers of the Docking Station (AP6009888) were worn out and/or missing. I removed the Docking Station simply by popping the old one off...
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