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The Steam Vent is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It is designed to allow steam to escape from the dishwasher during and after the washing cycle, preventing excessive moisture buildup inside the appliance.

Causes of a bad steam vent can include clogs due to mineral deposits or food particles, damage to the vent mechanism from repeated use or accidental impact, and wear over time that affects its sealing capability. A malfunctioning steam vent can disrupt the dishwasher’s drying process and lead to poor performance.

Symptoms of a bad steam vent include:

• Excessive moisture or condensation inside the dishwasher
• Poor drying performance
• Noticeable steam escaping from areas other than the designated vent
• Unusual noises during the drying cycle

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

This mounting bracket secures an appliance component in the correct position, providing stable support and alignment. Replacing a damaged bracket helps stop looseness and vibration that can lead to noise, poor fit, or premature wear.

• Provides a rigid mounting point to hold the related assembly in place
• Restores proper spacing and alignment for consistent operation
• Helps reduce rattling, buzzing, or vibration from movement
• Replaces cracked, bent, or corroded brackets that no longer hold securely

• Disconnect power; shut off water supply if applicable
• Note the original orientation; transfer any clips, spacers, or grommets from the old bracket
• Reuse existing screws/fasteners; hand-start threads to avoid cross-threading
• Do not overtighten fasteners; confirm clearance and smooth operation before reassembly

The Tine Clip is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dishwashers. This clip is designed to secure the tines in the dishwasher rack, keeping them properly aligned to hold dishes and utensils in place during the wash cycle. It ensures stability and maximizes the rack's capacity and efficiency.

Symptoms of a bad Tine Clip include:

• Tines becoming loose or collapsing during the wash cycle
• Difficulty in organizing dishes due to unstable tines
• The clip appearing cracked, broken, or missing

Causes of a failing Tine Clip can include regular wear from repeated use, stress from heavy loads, or accidental damage during loading and unloading. A damaged clip may lead to inefficient cleaning and reduced rack usability.

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

The Hex-Head Screw is an OEM replacement part for use in Whirlpool dishwashers. This metal screw measures approximately ¾ inch long. Its primary purpose is to secure the dispenser bracket in place, ensuring stable operation. This hex-head screw is designed for use with compatible hexagonal tools. This makes installation and removal straightforward. This part is sold individually and is guaranteed to fit your dishwasher door panel. This screw is compatible with select Whirlpool brand models including Amana, Crosley, Estate, Inglis, Jenn Air, Kenmore, Kitchen Aid, and Maytag.

The Power Cord Kit is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It is a 3-prong grounded, 16-gauge cord that includes all the hardware needed for installation. Includes all hardware needed for installation.

Causes of a bad power cord can include normal wear and tear over years of use, accidental impacts or cuts to the wiring, or improper installation that damages components.

Symptoms of a bad power cord include:

• The dishwasher not turning on or completing cycles
• Warm or hot power cords during operation
• Frayed, cracked, or exposed copper wiring

This is a genuine Whirlpool OEM replacement this part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air, and some Kenmore models.

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)

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.

Color: blue. It measures about 2 inches in diameter.

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 diverter disc directs wash water to different spray zones during a cycle, helping ensure alternating spray patterns and thorough cleaning. A worn or damaged disc can cause poor wash performance or incorrect spray routing.

• Routes water from the sump to selected spray arms/zones
• Helps alternate spray to improve coverage and cleaning
• Worn discs may lead to weak spray, poor cleaning, or unusual cycle behavior
• Can contribute to water leaking at the diverter area if the seal interface is compromised

• Disconnect power and water before servicing
• Access is typically from the bottom; remove the toe kick and lower panel as needed
• Note the disc orientation in relation to the diverter mechanism during removal
• Inspect related components (diverter motor/shaft, seals, sump) and replace if worn

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

Color: Stainless   Note: Comes with Allen wrench, spare set screw, and instructions.

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