Mdb7960awq 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

This power cord connects your appliance to a household outlet. Replacing a worn or damaged cord restores safe, reliable power and can help resolve no-power or intermittent power issues caused by a compromised lead.

• Delivers electrical power from the outlet to the appliance
• Replaces cords with cracked, frayed, or heat-damaged insulation or a damaged plug
• Helps when the unit won't power on or loses power when the cord is moved
• Addresses visible scorching, arcing, or melting on the cord or plug

• Disconnect power before servicing; verify no voltage is present
• Note wire positions or take a photo before removal; match to the same terminals on install
• Use the proper strain relief/clamp and route away from sharp edges, moving parts, and heat sources
• Confirm the ground connection is secure; do not modify the plug

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

The Access Panel is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. Located along the bottom front of the dishwasher, it serves the dual purpose of protecting the unit's exterior from kicks and impacts while allowing technicians interior access.

Causes of a bad access panel can include normal wear over years of use, accidental dents or damage from impact with carts or cabinets below.

Symptoms of a bad access panel include:

• Gaps or openings along the bottom that compromise insulation and efficiency
• Distorted fitment that makes full panel removal challenging
• A severely damaged look that detracts from the dishwasher's appearance

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

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.

The Cntrl-Elec is an OEM component specifically designed for Whirlpool dishwashers. This control board governs and directs the electronic operations of the dishwasher. It allows the dishwasher to run through wash cycles and heat water to the appropriate temperatures. 

Symptoms of a bad control board include:

• The dishwasher not turning on at all
• The dishwasher not completing full cycles
• Issues with heating or not heating water properly
• Error codes appear continuously 

The control board is susceptible to faults over several years of regular usage. Water exposure or power surges can potentially damage electronic components. Replace yours with this genuine Whirlpool OEM part to restore full functionality to your dishwasher.

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

This replacement support restores a firm, level mount for its paired component inside your appliance. It keeps the part properly seated and aligned so shelves, racks, bins, or mechanisms remain stable and operate as intended. What it does:

• Secures the mated component in the correct position
• Maintains alignment and level support during use
• Helps prevent wobble, sagging, binding, or disengagement
• Common signs of failure: cracked or missing support, loose/uneven fit, rattling, component won't stay seated

• 1 support

• Disconnect power and shut off water supply before servicing.
• Remove the affected component to access the support and note orientation.
• Transfer/reuse original screws or clips if required by your design.
• Seat the new support fully; if the design uses paired supports, inspect/replace both for even alignment. Test operation.

The Drain Hose is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It serves as the connection that allows dirty water to exit the dishwasher tub and flow into the water drain system after each wash cycle. The hose transports wastewater from inside the dishwasher out through the standpipe.

Causes of a bad drain hose can include mineral or food debris buildup blocking water flow within the hose, cracks or breaks in the plastic material from repeated bending, or a loose or damaged hose clamp connection.

Symptoms of a drain hose failure include:

• Standing water remaining in the bottom of the tub after a cycle
• Puddles or leaks developing near or underneath the dishwasher
• Water failing to properly drain during the designated drain portion of cycles
• Kinks or sagging appearing in the hose affecting water drainage

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

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

Replace a damaged or missing silverware basket with this dishwasher basket. It organizes and separates flatware and small utensils so water can reach each piece, improving cleaning results and keeping items contained throughout the wash.

• Holds and separates silverware and small utensils during the dishwasher cycle
• Helps keep pieces upright for better spray coverage and cleaning
• Replace if the basket is cracked, warped, or has broken grid sections that let utensils fall through
• Also replace if missing or if the basket no longer stays securely in place

• Turn off power to the dishwasher before working inside
• Remove the old basket and place the new basket in the designated location for your model
• Ensure spray arms rotate freely with the basket installed
• Load utensils per your owner's manual for best results

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 dishrack adjuster restores smooth height adjustment and support for your dishwasher's upper rack. Replacing a worn or broken adjuster helps keep the rack level, sliding easily, and provides proper clearance for tall items.

• Supports and positions the upper dishrack
• Provides rack height adjustment for loading flexibility
• Helps keep the rack level and stable during wash cycles
• Common symptoms: rack drops or sits crooked, won't raise/lower, binds on rails, or has cracked/broken plastic

• Disconnect power and water supply before servicing
• Pull out the upper rack and remove the rail end stops to access the adjuster
• Release the old adjuster and transfer any reusable hardware from the original as needed
• Reinstall the rack and verify smooth travel and positive height engagement

This factory fastener replaces a worn, stripped, or missing screw to securely hold appliance components in place, restoring proper fit and reducing vibration, noise, and loosening issues. It helps maintain alignment and safe operation of the affected assembly. What it does:

• Secures panels, brackets, or internal components as designed for the appliance
• Maintains assembly alignment for reliable performance
• Helps prevent rattling or vibration from loose hardware
• Replace when the original screw is missing, corroded, stripped, or damaged

• 1 screw

• Disconnect power; for gas- or water-connected appliances, shut off supply before servicing
• Match the screw to its original location and retain any spacers or clips used with the original
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; use the correct driver size
• Tighten until snug; do not overtighten to avoid stripping threads

The Top Spray Arm is an OEM part for Whirlpool dishwashers. It serves an important role on the upper rack, directing a spray of water across dishes during the wash cycle to thoroughly clean all surfaces. As a rotating component, the top spray arm endures constant motion which can cause wear over time.

Causes of a bad top spray arm include deterioration or cracks in the plastic from extended use, or blockages that restrict water flow.

Symptoms of a bad top spray arm include:

• Incomplete cleaning of upper rack dishes
• Buildup of food debris or grime that won't rinse away
• Noticeably weaker spray pattern from the arm nozzles

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

This replacement wire restores a reliable electrical path between appliance components. Use it to replace a damaged or heat-stressed lead so power or signal can flow correctly for consistent, safe operation.

• Carries electrical power or signals between components to restore continuity
• Helps resolve issues caused by broken conductors, loose/burned terminals, or brittle insulation
• Can address intermittent operation or components not energizing due to an open circuit
• Ideal when the original lead shows scorching, melting, or corrosion

• Disconnect power (and shut off gas/water if applicable) before servicing
• Document wire routing and connections before removal to ensure correct reassembly
• Transfer any reusable sleeves, clips, or ties from the old lead if present
• Seat connections fully and route the wire away from sharp edges and high-heat areas

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