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Customer Questions and Answers for Detergent Dispenser Assembly by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18039567
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8558129

The Detergent Dispenser Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers, designed to store and release detergent and rinse aid at the appropriate times during the wash cycle. This component ensures that your dishes are cleaned efficiently by dispensing the correct amount of detergent for optimal washing performance. 

Causes of a malfunctioning dispenser can include mechanical failure of the latch or spring mechanism, clogging due to detergent buildup, or electrical issues preventing the dispenser from operating correctly.

Symptoms of a bad Detergent Dispenser Assembly include:

  • Detergent not being dispensed correctly, leading to poorly cleaned dishes.
  • The dispenser door not opening during the cycle or failing to latch properly before starting.
  • Leakage of detergent from the dispenser, indicating a seal failure.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Detergent Dispenser Assembly (Part Number: OEM18039567)

J.B. for Model Number KUDS01DJSS0

The right half--the rinse aid dispenser--has a circular cap, with "Lock" and "Refill" as the two markings. When I twist counterclockwise to "Refill" is the cap supposed to come off? The one I just bought from Appliance Parts Pros doesn't. Before I try to force it, I want to make sure it's actually supposed to come off (vs. lift up so I can pour rinse aid in the gap??) This is about the detergent dispenser (Detergent Dispenser Assembly WP8558129 / AP6013186 Part Number: AP6013186)

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John, There really would be no additional hints or advice. You are correct that doing both repairs would essentially be the same. Just make sure that you turn off the power to the appliance before doing any repairs.

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Albert, the dispenser WPW10224430 would be used with the model number provided. As the manufacturer does not list an alternative, we would not be able to guarantee that one would fit properly.

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Wallace, Thanks for the question!!! It sounds like it is time to replace that dispenser.

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Hello James, as long as the dispenser is still working correctly, dispensing detergent and rinse aid correctly, its ok.

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James, We will need your model number to help diagnose your problem. Please post another question with all your info included thank you.

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Michael, Thanks for the question!!! Yes, you can do that but it is not recommended as the will be reduced serviceability for the next time repair is needed.

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Hello Richard, the manufacturer does have a part manufacturing site in Mexico, there was also a manufacturing site in Germany. All current stock is likely now manufactured at the Mexico site and as such we have no control over that. However, if the dispenser is leaking rinse aid that is a faulty part, internally there is a plunger that prevents this, it may be stuck in the open position, however the dispenser assembly is not considered to repairable just replaceable.

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