January 31, 2019

Replacing upper dishrack metal height adjuster rollers on Kenmore 665-series and Whirlpool dishwashers video

Replacing dishwasher dishrack metal height adjuster rollers.
Replacing dishwasher dishrack metal height adjuster rollers.

Replacing a broken roller on an upper dishrack is a quick fix that will get the dishwasher rack moving smoothly again. This video is for Kenmore 665-series and Whirlpool dishwashers with a metal height adjuster on the upper dishrack.

For more dishwasher troubleshooting advice, step-by-step repair guides and error code charts, check out our DIY repair page.

Remove the upper dishrack 

  1. Press the release tab and pull the rack stop off the inside track of the rail. If your dishwasher has different rack stops, follow the instructions in your owner’s manual.

  2. Pull the dishrack out and set it upside down.

Replace the broken roller

  1. Remove the screw from the broken wheel’s axle, then pull off the wheel and axle.

  2. Insert the new wheel on the axle and attach it to the dishrack.

Reinstall the upper dishrack

Once the new roller is on, slide the wheels into the track rails and push the upper dishrack into the dishwasher. Reinstall the rack stops.

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