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Customer Questions and Answers for Gasket And Strike Kit by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM16950831
Manufacturer Part Number: W10542314

The Gasket and Strike Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers, designed to ensure a tight and leak-proof seal around the dishwasher door. This kit includes a door gasket and a door strike, both crucial components in preventing water from leaking out during the wash cycle. 

Causes of a bad Gasket and Strike Kit can include normal wear and tear from regular use, leading to a loss of elasticity in the gasket.

Symptoms of a bad Gasket and Strike Kit include:

  • Water leaking from around the dishwasher door.
  • Difficulty closing the dishwasher door or ensuring it stays latched during operation.
  • Visible signs of wear, such as cracks or hardening on the gasket, or bending or damage to the strike.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

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Susan, the gasket can be replaced without having to slide the dishwasher out. However, the repair video for the gasket and strike kit W10542314 is showing the dishwasher being pulled out as this is necessary to replace the strike.

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Carol, Make sure that there is no residue or stickiness around the door where the gasket will meet the door. It is possible also that the gasket, when installed, was stretched out and is not pushing in properly. Try taking the gasket out and push it in on either side starting from the center. Do not run your finger across it to push it in like in a line, push it in a little at a time.

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Steven, Based on the information provided it is not likely to be a door gasket leak if the machine has not been running. If it is from the dishwasher that you have not been using then it would likely be a water valve. The water valve is where the line pressure stops when the machine is not in use.

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Peppy, The correct door seal and latch for the model number you supplied is W10542314/W10542314 Gasket and Strike Kit. The part is in stock and available at this time. There is also a "how-to" video attached to the parts order diagram that may be helpful to assist you in the repair. Thanks,

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Hello Mike, start by checking the dishwasher is level ,that the door gasket on that side is ok and the door inner liner presses and seals to it along its length, then check the lower inside lip of the tub that it is not deformed, next, check lower spray arm and its mounting for wear/cracks/splits, then the water tube that runs up inside of tub at the lower connection to the top of the sump assembly ,it should be locked in place , lastly check the alignment of the upper rack mounted spray arm.

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Sue, On our website under your part number, we have a video to show you how the gasket is installed.W10542314. Replace the strike also and no it shouldn't hang over that long. Start at one end and without stretching the gasket insert all the way and you can trim access off.

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Katywoodworker, If you remove the outer cover you can see more where the possible area of leakage is. It could be the vent, dispenser, or leaking from the bottom. Make sure spray arms turn as unit washes and the machine is level. Also, make sure there's no buildup of grease at the bottom of your inner door.

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