Mcd1611st Parts

This float controls your dishwasher's water level. As the tub fills, it rises to signal the float switch to shut off incoming water, helping prevent overfilling and leaks.

• Lifts with the water to actuate the float switch and stop filling
• Helps protect against overfilling and door leaks
• Replace if the float is cracked, deformed, waterlogged, or sticks in its well
• Symptoms can include: won't fill or stops filling early; overfilling or leaks at the door

• Disconnect power and shut off the water supply before servicing
• Remove the lower rack and locate the float in the tub floor
• Lift the old float straight up; clear any debris; seat the new float and free up-and-down movement
• Restore power and run a fill test to proper operation and check for leaks

This bracket is the structural support that secures a mating component inside the appliance. Replacing a damaged or missing bracket restores a tight, aligned fit so parts stay in place and operate without excess vibration or noise. What it does

• Provides a rigid mounting point and proper alignment for the attached component
• Helps prevent movement, vibration, rattling, and premature wear
• Direct replacement for a cracked, bent, or missing bracket
• Common symptoms include a loose/misaligned part, rattling sounds, or intermittent operation

• 1 bracket

• Disconnect power; if the repair involves any water-carrying parts, turn off the water supply
• Note the original orientation and reuse existing model-specific fasteners
• Transfer any clips, spacers, or grommets from the old bracket if present
• Tighten securely but do not overtighten to avoid stripping threads or deforming the bracket

The Whirlpool latch spring is an OEM replacement part responsible for securing the ice container or bin in place on a refrigerator. Its main function is to provide tension and support to the ice container latch, allowing it to engage and disengage properly. When the ice container is inserted into the refrigerator's ice compartment, the latch spring ensures that it securely locks in place, preventing accidental spillage of ice.

Causes of a bad latch spring can include metal fatigue from repeated use, rust or corrosion from exposure to moisture, or physical damage from accidental impacts.

Symptoms of a bad latch spring include:

• The ice container not staying in place and sliding out of position
• Difficulty in properly attaching or detaching the ice container from the refrigerator
• The ice container feeling loose or wobbly when inside the ice compartment
• The ice container not aligning correctly with the ice dispenser or auger

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

Size: 8 x 1/2 ab.

Color: Black

This evaporator defrost heater melts frost from the evaporator coil during the automatic defrost cycle to restore airflow and stable temperatures. Replacing a failed heater helps prevent ice buildup that restricts cooling and leads to warm spots. What it does:

• Heats the evaporator coil to clear frost/ice during defrost
• Helps maintain proper airflow between freezer and fresh food sections
• Typical symptoms: heavy frost on the back panel/evaporator, weak cooling or rising temperatures
• Also cause evaporator fan noise from ice contact and longer run times

• 1 evaporator defrost heater

• Disconnect power before servicing; allow any ice to thaw
• Access the heater behind the freezer's rear panel; avoid damaging fins or refrigerant lines
• Secure the heater and route wires exactly as original, keeping them clear of the fan and sharp edges
• Restore power and verify the defrost cycle per the service procedure

Ice maker water line: 1/4x 8ft.

The Shelf Stud is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It serves as a support peg that holds the refrigerator shelves in place, ensuring they remain stable and properly positioned.

Causes of a bad shelf stud can include wear and tear from regular use, accidental impact that causes the stud to break, or repeated removal and reinstallation of shelves leading to loosening or damage.

Symptoms of a bad shelf stud include:

• Shelves not staying securely in place
• Shelves tilting or collapsing
• Visible cracks or damage to the stud
• Difficulty in inserting or removing shelves

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

This is a rear stud with a screw. For the front stud with screw use part number W11223328. For studs with no screw use kit part number 4388538.

Clip for bottom grill. If your original clip is riveted, order screw WP489478.

This black refrigerator toe grille covers the lower front opening, protecting internal components and helping guide airflow through the condenser while giving the appliance a clean, finished look. Replace a cracked or missing grille to restore fit and appearance.

• Helps direct airflow to the condenser area for proper ventilation
• Shields the machine compartment from bumps and debris
• Provides a finished, uniform look along the base
• Replace if cracked, warped, tabs are broken, won't stay attached, or rattles

• Disconnect power before servicing and wear cut-resistant gloves
• Remove the existing grille by releasing clips or removing screws (as designed)
• Align the new grille with mounting points and secure with the original fasteners
• Ensure ventilation slots are clear and unobstructed after installation

This limit switch monitors a set condition and opens or closes its contacts when that limit is reached. Replacing a failed switch restores proper safety cutoff and consistent operation of the appliance's heating or movement system. What it does:

• Senses a limit condition at its mounting point (such as temperature or travel/position, depending on model)
• Changes state at a defined threshold to protect components and wiring
• Interrupts power to heat or motor circuits, or signals a control to respond
• Common failure signs: no heat or shuts down early, runs continuously, won't start, or intermittent operation

• 1 limit switch

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing
• Note wire positions; transfer connectors one at a time or take a photo for reference
• Reinstall in the original orientation so the actuator or sensing surface contacts the correct area
• Address root causes (blocked airflow, binding mechanisms, shorted components) to prevent repeat failures

This wax motor is the actuator for the dishwasher's rinse aid dispenser, releasing rinse agent at the correct time in the cycle. Replacing a weak or failed unit restores consistent rinse aid dispensing and helps minimize spotting.

• Actuates the rinse aid dispenser by extending a plunger when energized
• Works with the control to meter rinse aid during the final rinse
• Failure symptoms can include rinse aid not dispensing, the level never dropping, and increased spotting/filming on dishes
• Dispenser may remain closed with no audible actuation during the cycle

• Disconnect power at the breaker and shut off water before servicing
• Remove the door panel to access the dispenser; label and disconnect wires
• Release the old motor and install the new one in the same orientation, ensuring it seats fully
• Run a test cycle to ensure the dispenser releases rinse aid

This lower ice crusher bin fits inside the ice bucket and holds the crusher blade stack in position as cubes are processed. Replacing a cracked or worn bin restores reliable crushed-ice dispensing and helps prevent jams and grinding noises.

• Supports and aligns the crusher blades inside the ice bucket during dispensing
• Helps produce crushed ice when selected at the dispenser
• Maintains proper clearances to reduce jams and inconsistent ice size
• Symptoms: ice won't crush, only cubes dispense, dispenser jams or makes grinding noises, visible cracks in the crusher bin

• Disconnect power and remove the ice bucket from the freezer.
• Carefully disassemble the crusher assembly, noting the order and orientation of blades and spacers.
• Transfer components to the new lower bin and ensure tabs/retainers are fully seated.
• Reinstall the bucket and test both Cube and Crush settings.

This coupler and hose assembly connects your portable dishwasher to the sink faucet during operation. It supplies fresh water and returns drain water to the sink, helping stop leaks and restore reliable filling and draining.

• Provides a quick-connect link to a compatible faucet adapter for temporary hookup
• Carries incoming water to the dishwasher and routes drain water back to the sink
• Maintains a secure, leak-resistant seal during wash and drain cycles
• Replace if the coupler won't attach or stay on the faucet, hoses are cracked/kinked, or you see leaks and poor fill/drain performance

• Unplug the appliance and turn off water before service
• Verify the faucet adapter and O-rings are in good condition; hand-tighten only—do not overtighten with tools
• Route hoses to avoid kinks and sharp bends
• Open the faucet slowly and run a short test cycle; check all connections for leaks

This speed clip is a small retainer that slides over a panel edge to provide a captive thread for a screw. Replacing a worn or missing clip restores a tight, rattle-free hold on the attached component. What it does:

• Slides over a panel or bracket to create a captive thread for a mounting screw
• Maintains tension to resist vibration and loosening
• Helps when a screw spins or won't tighten due to a missing retainer
• Addresses loose, rattling, or misaligned panels or trim

• 1 speed clip

• Disconnect power and, if applicable, shut off water before servicing
• Note the original clip's location and orientation for correct fit
• Fully seat the clip on the edge; start the screw by hand to avoid cross-threading
• Do not overtighten; ensure the component is secure and noise-free

This small insert slides into the end of plastic water tubing to reinforce it for a compression-style connection. It helps create a secure, leak-resistant seal at valves and couplings on appliance water lines.

• Supports the tubing wall so the ferrule and compression nut can tighten without collapsing the tube
• Helps prevent drips or seepage at the connection point
• Useful when the tubing end is cracked, deformed, or won't hold a tight seal
• Common symptoms include leaks at a fitting, a connection that won't stay tight, or restricted flow from a pinched tube end

• Shut off the water supply and disconnect power before servicing
• Cut the tubing square; remove any damaged section and deburr the edge
• Slide the compression nut and ferrule onto the tube, fully seat the insert, then assemble the fitting—do not overtighten
• Restore water and check all connections for leaks