KitchenAid
Dishwasher

Model # KDS21 Official KitchenAid dishwasher

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Gasket B-116202
#13

Fill and overfill diagram

Gasket

Part #B-116202

Replaced by #WP8531743

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Adapter 110552
#4

Fill hose and cord #kdi-61 diagram

Adapter

Part #110552

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Screw SD-17-11
#15

Fill hose and cord #kdi-61 diagram

Screw

Part #SD-17-11

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Roller C-240683
#3

Lower rack diagram

Roller

Part #C-240683

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Spring C-241342
#20

Door and latch diagram

Spring

Part #C-241342

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Screw SC-117-52
Screw

Part #SC-117-52

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Inlet Valve A-116152
#7

Fill and overfill diagram

Inlet valve

Part #A-116152

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Silverware Basket E-101296
#4

Lower rack diagram

Silverware basket

Part #E-101296

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Clip P-101685
Clip

Part #P-101685

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Screw SC-109-58
#2

Wash and drain pump diagram

Screw

Part #SC-109-58

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