The Adjuster Cover is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. This part allows for the vertical adjustment of the dishwasher's upper rack to accommodate larger items in either the upper or lower rack. The adjuster cover protects the internal components of the adjuster mechanism from water, detergent, and debris, ensuring smooth operation and extending the life of the adjuster mechanism.
Over time, the adjuster cover can become worn or damaged due to exposure to harsh dishwasher detergents, high water temperatures, and general wear and tear.
Symptoms of a bad Adjuster Cover include:
- The upper rack becomes difficult to adjust or won't stay in the desired position.
- Visible cracks, warping, or breakage of the cover.
- The adjuster mechanism gets easily clogged with debris or corroded by detergent.
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Upper basket rails were falling apart Charles F. • Ashburn , VA • October 05, 2019
While this is a Whirlpool dishwasher, I have the Kenmore Elite version of it. I believe them to be identical for parts. A little background: The first symptom I had of problems was plastic bits from the ball bearing retainer strips in the slides falling out. Then ball bearings falling out. A common problem with this dishwasher. When disassembling the upper basket, some of the gray plastic pieces were very brittle and easily snapped off. So I ended up replacing all of the plastic pieces related...
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