Kenmore Dishwasher 665.13973K013 (66513973K013, 665 13973K013) Parts

This factory screw secures appliance components. It restores a tight, reliable hold when the original hardware is stripped, missing, or corroded—helping prevent vibration and keeping panels and brackets properly aligned.

• Provides threaded fastening for panels, brackets, covers, or internal components
• Replaces worn, rusted, stripped, or missing hardware
• Helps reduce vibration and rattling from loose parts
• Restores proper alignment and a secure fit of attached parts

• Disconnect power; turn off water supply before service
• Note original screw location and retain any spacers or clips for reassembly
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading
• Tighten snugly; do not overtighten to prevent stripping

Quantity of ONE. Size: 8-18 x 5/8 inch. (#8 screw, 18 threads per inch, 5/8 inch long)

This dispenser assembly replaces a worn or damaged chute module in the door dispenser, restoring smooth ice delivery and a proper seal at the opening to help prevent frost buildup, dripping, and warm air infiltration.

• Directs ice from the bin through the door opening during dispensing
• Integrated flap helps seal the opening when not in use
• Wear or damage can cause frost/condensation around the dispenser, ice jams, or dripping from the chute
• Restores consistent cube/crushed ice flow and reduces air leaks at the dispenser

• Disconnect power and shut off water before service
• Remove dispenser trim/panel to access mounting screws; note wiring and linkage positions
• Transfer any reusable hardware or brackets from the original assembly
• After installation, verify smooth flap movement and proper sealing before restoring power

Color: Grey. 4oz bottle with brush used for touching up damage to your dishracks. For blue use W10840471. For white use WP676453. For tips use 676458.

This small clip secures the guard/shield on the dispenser assembly. Replacing a cracked or missing clip keeps the guard firmly attached and aligned so the dispenser operates properly without interference, noise, or premature product loss. What it does:

• Fastens the dispenser guard to its mounting point on the dispenser assembly
• Keeps the guard aligned to prevent interference with dispenser door/flow
• Restores a secure fit if the original clip is cracked, deformed, or missing
• Common symptoms: loose or missing guard, rattling, incomplete dispensing or residue left after a cycle

• 1 dispenser guard clip

• Disconnect power to the appliance; turn off water supply if applicable
• Open access, support the guard, and release the worn clip from its tabs
• Snap the new clip fully into place, ensuring it engages all locking points
• Ensure the guard is secure and that the dispenser door/flow path is unobstructed before use

Color: White. 4oz bottle with brush used for touching up damage to your dishracks. For blue use W10840471. For grey use WP676455. For tips use 675679

This factory-specified screw secures panels, brackets, and internal components in your appliance. Replacing worn or missing hardware restores a tight fit to help reduce vibration, noise, and premature wear.

• Fastens sheet metal, brackets, or plastic parts as designed by the manufacturer
• Helps maintain alignment and reduce vibration/rattling
• Direct replacement for stripped, corroded, or missing screws
• Common signs: loose panels or trim, shifting components, screw won't tighten

• Disconnect power; shut off water or gas supply if applicable
• Use the correct driver to avoid stripping the head
• Start threads by hand to prevent cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening
• Replace one-for-one in the original location per service information

This heater terminal nut fastens the heating element's electrical connector to its stud, keeping the connection tight under heat and vibration. Replacing a worn or missing nut restores safe contact and consistent heating performance.

• Secures the wire/ring terminal to the heater stud for a solid electrical connection
• Helps prevent arcing, discoloration, and heat damage from a loose connection
• Signs include a loose terminal, burnt odor, or melted/charred insulation at the heater connection

• Disconnect power and allow the appliance and element to cool completely before service
• Photograph wiring for reference; remove old hardware and clean the terminal
• Inspect the ring terminal, insulators, and stud; replace any heat-damaged components
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; snug with the correct nut driver—do not overtighten

Bottle with brush. Color: Black. Size: 0.6 fl.oz.

This cup shelf clip secures the dishwasher's fold-down cup shelf to the upper rack. Replacing a cracked or missing clip restores a stable shelf so cups and small items stay organized throughout the wash cycle.

• Fastens the cup shelf to the upper rack wire to prevent wobble or detachment
• Helps the shelf pivot and lock properly when raised or lowered
• Typical symptoms: shelf hangs loose, falls off, won't stay in position, or the original clip is broken/missing

• Open the door and fully extend the upper rack; remove the rack if needed for access
• Squeeze the old clip's tabs to release and lift it off the rack wire or shelf
• Align the new clip on the rack wire and press until it snaps securely into place
• Verify the shelf moves and locks correctly before running a cycle

Note: Left Hand side with release lever.

This compression tube nut secures water inlet tubing to a threaded fitting to create a reliable, leak-resistant seal. Replace a cracked or stripped nut to stop drips at the connection and keep your appliance's water system working properly.

• Compresses the tubing against the fitting to seal the water line at the inlet valve, filter head, or other water-system connections
• Helps correct leaks at the water line connection point
• Replaces nuts that are cracked, cross-threaded, or deformed
• Common symptoms: water dripping at the connection, difficulty tightening the line, or a poor seal after reassembly

• Shut off the water supply and disconnect power before servicing.
• Slide the nut onto the tubing first, seat the tube fully on the fitting, then hand-tighten and snug with a wrench; do not overtighten.
• Inspect and reuse the existing sleeve/ferrule and tube insert if in good condition; replace if worn.
• Restore water and check for leaks at the connection.

This replacement shield fits over the heater/probe area to provide a protective barrier. It helps prevent direct contact and excessive radiant heat exposure, protecting nearby components and supporting accurate temperature sensing for consistent operation. What it does:

• Shields the heating element and adjacent temperature probe/sensor area
• Helps prevent heat damage to nearby plastics, wiring, and components
• Reduces the chance of items contacting or striking the heater/probe
• Common signs it's needed: cracked, warped, or missing shield; discoloration; rattling or an exposed probe/heater area

• 1 shield

• Disconnect power and allow all heated parts to cool before servicing
• Access the heater/probe area and note the original shield orientation
• Seat the shield fully; secure with existing clips/fasteners if applicable
• Verify clearances around the heating element before restoring power

The door balance mount is the side-frame bracket that supports the dishwasher's door counterbalance system. When worn or broken, it can let the door drop, slam, bind, or feel heavy. Replacing it restores smooth, controlled door movement. What it does

• Anchors the door springs and balance link/cable to counterbalance the door's weight
• Helps the door open and close smoothly without dropping or slamming
• Guides the balance link for consistent, quiet movement
• Common symptoms: door feels heavy or uneven, falls open, won't stay put, or makes grinding/squeaking noises; visible damage to the bracket or rollers

• One door balance mount (bracket)

• Disconnect power and shut off water before servicing
• Pull the dishwasher out slightly to access the side where the mount is installed
• Carefully relieve spring tension; note link/cable routing before removal
• Transfer the spring/link to the new mount, secure the bracket, and check door balance on both sides

This small retainer secures the flexible tine-row "comb" on the dishwasher rack. Replacing a cracked or missing clip keeps fold-down tines aligned and stable so dishes load properly and rack parts stay in place.

• Holds the flexrow comb firmly to the dishrack to support adjustable/fold-down tines
• Helps prevent the comb strip from loosening or popping off the rack
• Common symptoms: flexrow won't stay attached, tines collapse or misalign, broken or missing clip
• Restores original rack function and stability

• Disconnect power to the dishwasher for safety
• Pull the rack out and locate the flexrow comb and its retainer
• Release the old retainer's locking tabs (a small flat-blade screwdriver can help), then remove it
• Align and snap the new retainer into place; the tines move and lock as intended

This feed tube assembly channels wash water from the pump to the upper spray system. Replacing a cracked or obstructed tube helps restore upper-rack cleaning performance and can prevent leaks at the back of the tub. What it does:

• Routes water from the circulation pump to the rear manifold/upper spray system
• Helps maintain proper spray pressure for upper-rack washing
• Addresses visible cracks, broken locking tabs, or mineral buildup on the tube

• 1 feed tube assembly

• Disconnect power and shut off water to the dishwasher before servicing
• Remove racks as needed; release retaining tabs/clips and detach the tube from its connections
• Inspect and reuse existing seals/clips only if in good condition; replace worn seals
• Ensure the tube is fully seated and latched at all connection points before reassembly