January 14, 2019

Replacing a lower dishrack roller on Kenmore 665-series and Whirlpool dishwashers video

Replacing a lower dishrack roller on Kenmore 665-series and Whirlpool dishwashers.
Replacing a lower dishrack roller on Kenmore 665-series and Whirlpool dishwashers.

Replacing the broken lower dishrack roller wheel on your dishwasher is a quick fix that can get your dishracks sliding smoothly in and out of your dishwasher. This video shows how to replace the lower dishrack roller on a Kenmore 665-Series or Whirlpool dishwasher.

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How to replace a lower dishrack Roller

  1. Pull out the lower dishrack and set it on a counter.

  2. Pry the roller assembly lower locking tabs loose with a screwdriver and pull off the assembly.

  3. Align the new roller assembly on the dishrack and snap into place.

  4. Slide in the lower dishrack.

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