This OEM Dishwasher Upper Rack Adjuster is a grayish-black, plastic part which will require a screwdriver to install. It fits onto the dishwasher rack and connects it to the track allowing it to slide in and out. If broken then the rack will no longer slide properly, and the part must be replaced. The installation has been rated as "easy" by customers. Before beginning any repair, you should unplug the dishwasher and wear gloves to protect your hands. Check your model number and user manual to see if this part is right for you! Your dishwasher should have a left and right upper rack adjuster, and both are the same part. These parts are sold individually, so if you are looking to replace both, you will need to order two parts.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Door won’t close | Door latch failure | Not cleaning dishes properly | Leaking
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Gilles D - 2 days ago
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Exact fit
This part was an exact replacement. I’m very satisfied with it
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Stephen P - 3 days ago
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Works just like new.
Just like the original!
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Jose C - August 25, 2024
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All fit perfectly !
The part was exactly what I needed and delivery was really fast. Thanks.
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Alyson K - July 22, 2024
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Kitchen Aid top rack part
Fits perfect and saved us from replacing the entire dishwasher!! Would order parts from this website again!
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Deborah R - July 12, 2024
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That was the part I needed
Received the part quickly and once we watched the repair video, we were all set.
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Sharon Carruthers C - April 18, 2024
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Super easy fix
Couldn’t believe how quickly the part arrived and how simple it was for me to install. Super service!
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Denis P - April 15, 2024
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Dishwasher top basket brackets replacement
The parts were delivered in good shape, although shipped in a padded envelope. Installation was easy and top rack now fixed.
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Danièle F - April 5, 2024
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Réparation facile
La livraison était rapide et la réparation vraiment simple.
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April T - April 4, 2024
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Quick delivery and easy to replace
The product was the right part and I followed the YouTube instruction and managed to replace it in no time!
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Kevin A - November 30, 2023
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Easy repair, part as advertised.
I may be the least handy person on the face of the planet, but between Part Select making it easy to find what I needed and the instructional video, I was able to fix my own dishwasher! Part Select will be my go-to for repairs going forward.
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Broken parts on rack
Easy...easy....I first watched YouTube videos on how to fix our problem. We replaced both tracks and also the rack adjuster on both sides of the rack. The entire repair took about an hour and most of that time was spent finding the tools at our house!! I ordered the parts on a Sunday evening and they were at our house on Tuesday!!! Will use this sight again if repairs are needed.
The original part broke down with use and needed to be replaced
The repair was easy. First remove the entire rack from the dishwasher. There are three clips that hold the rack adjuster in place. It's relatively easy to see how to loosen the clips to remove the old rack adjuster. I took a couple of photos before I loosened the clips to help remember where they belong. When putting the rack adjuster it's important to move the rack height adjustment release lever up and down until the vertical part of the rack adjuster easily slides into the slot in the upper rack bracket. Once the rack adjuster in in it's proper location replace the three clips removed at the start of the procedure. Place the rack back into the dishwasher.
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Leon from FALLS CHURCH, VA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Original rack adjuster broken at retainer clip posts.
I watched the YouTube video I found in the link provided but PartSelect and followed the steps shown in the video. I replaced the two broken rack adjusters in about 20 minutes. I especially like the fact that PartSelect helped with the link provided in the email that acknowledged the part order. A great customer service. I’ve passed this fact on to my other friends who routinely DIY repair projects.
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Richard from SIGNAL MTN, TN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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plastic parts degraded and failed
I pulled the rack and removed failed parts, then reassembled. I would note that the videos are helpful as dishwasher racks can be a bit of a puzzle.
Why manufacturers use so much plastic in a heated environment is beyond me. The heat cycle degrades the plastic to failure - poor design!
My upper rack, even after replacing the upper rack tracks, would pivots forward or backward out of the horizontal.
It was easy to remove the old parts by using a screwdriver to push in “tabs” that kept retainer clips in place. Once removed, it was a matter of easy assembly in reverse and then re-clip. It became clear that the problem was because a few tabs that click into the sliding track and worn to the point where they no longer retained a tight connection to the track causing the upper rack to tilt with weight to front or back. Sure, the parts are a bit pricey but not when compared to a repair visit or a new KitchenAid which otherwise was functioning perfectly.
Two of the four small nylon/plastic tabs on the adjusters that support the top rack on the rack slides, broke off (one on each side).
Before the new parts arrived, I printed the limited (but definitely helpful) instructions that were available and familiarized myself with the adjuster assemblies.
As practice, I took one adjuster assembly apart making notes of any "gotchas." The main gotcha I found is that the nylon/plastic parts are easy to break (obviously) as prying is involved during removal and replacement. It took me about 20 to 25 minutes to take one side apart and about 10 minutes to put it back together again.
When the new parts arrived, I was able to do the first side in about 10 minutes (removal and replacement), and the second side in about 5 minutes, all because I had printed the instructions, familiarized myself, and practiced. I hope this helps.
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Michael from MIDLAND, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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The left front tab holding Rack Adjuster to slide out rail snapped off
I did a Youtube search and discovered there were a couple that showed the replacement in detail. I watch the entire process once and then had my laptop beside the upper rack and paused the video after each step. That worked well
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Keith from BRECKENRIDGE, CO
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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One side had broken
This was tricky, not so much the difficulty of the repair so much as finding the right instructions. There weren’t any on your website. YouTube videos were all over the place in terms of specific set ups. Eventually I found the right one. This would have been very easy and would have taken less than 15 minutes if I had the right instructions from the start. Most of my time was taken with searching for instructions.
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Arthur from GLENSIDE, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Draw not sliding properly. Water manifold low pressure.
Remove entire top rack and place on a large flat work surface. A small screwdriver is needed to release several plastic clips holding the upper drawer slider brackets and manifold in place. Carefully pry the clips free of their mounting holes and remove the bracket. Take some time to study how things are held together before removing anything since one plastic clip is closely affected by the others. Without pictures, and a video, it's really difficult to put into words. I must stress, do not force anything. When disassembling, use the opposite side to as a visual aid to reassemble.
Hardest part was figuring out how to release and remove upper rack as mine did not match the instructions. After that is was tricky but not overly difficult. The instructions on-line did not make sense, but it all was fairly intuitive process. Take some before pictures, lol. Dishwaswasher works great.
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Gary
November 8, 2018
Are the rack adjusters the same on both side or are there left and right ones like the track?
For model number JDB8200AWP3
Hi Gary,
Thank you for your question. Yes, it would be the same for both sides. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Randy
January 9, 2018
Part #4 seems to fit the bill for my problem. Are the the knobs that rest in the u-channels part of this. Problem: One of the plastic knobs broke off the upper rack support (part is entregal). The knob will ride in a metal channel that is part of the slide.
For model number KDTE104DSS0
Hi Randy, Thank you for the question. Yes, the Rack Adjuster comes with the knob that ride in the metal channel. Hope this helps!
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Philip
August 8, 2019
Does the rack adjuster kit (ps11756150) include parts for both sides of the rack, or do i need to order 2? Thanks
For model number KDTE254EWH1
Hi Philip, thank you for your question. Unfortunately no. You would have to order two. Good luck with your repair.
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Val
September 6, 2017
How do you remove the broken part installed a new one? Part ps11756150
For model number Model kude60hxss1
Hi Val,
Thank you for your inquiry. Before beginning any repair please unplug the dishwasher and wear gloves to protect your hands. Release the track stops from the upper dishrack rails and pull the upper rack from the dishwasher and place it upside down on a work surface. Raise the wheels to the maximum height. Release the top of the long rear clip from the dishrack tine and push the clip down to the release point and remove it. Press the tab down on the front clip move the clip up to pull it off. Release the locking tabs on the clip in the middle of the height adjuster and remove the clip. Using a slot screw driver pry the housing cover down and out to release the upper tabs on each side. Pry the bottom of the housing cover out of the 2 lower locking tabs. Pull the housing cover off the rack. Remove the adjuster housing and wheel assembly and repeat the procedure on the other side. Slide the vertical portion on the new wheel assembly between the fourth set of vertical tines from the back of the dishrack and rotate the wheel assembly so that it lays flat against the side. Insert a positioner clip above the rear wheel and snap the tab into the slot. Install a positioner clip on the front wheel. Position the adjuster body over the vertical portion of the wheel assembly and push in into the slots. Locking tabs at the bottom of the adjuster body engage the the wheel assembly once it is fully inserted the tabs. Insert the actuator lever into the adjuster body with the thumb pad facing the front of the rack. Two half circle cut outs on the adjuster body hold the actuator in place. Push the adjuster body down and install the adjuster cover. Install the adjuster cover mounting screws. Repeat this process on the other side of the rack. Push the upper dishrack onto its tracks. Close the track stops on the rails and the repair is done. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Mark
February 16, 2018
Are there video installation instructions for replacing the adjuster part w10546503
For model number KUDE60SXSS3
Hello Mark, Thank you for your inquiry. At this time, we do not have a video for this exact part number but I have found instructions for you. Use a small flat head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs securing the rack adjustors to the tracks. Fully remove the upper rack. Using the flat blade screwdriver, release the tabs to detach the adjuster housing cover and remove the housing. Next detach the front and rear adjuster support straps from the tines and remove them from the rack adjuster. Note the orientation of the rack adjuster, then pry off the stop clip to detach the old adjuster. Install the new adjuster by aligning it on the rack and snap the stop clip into place to secure. Next replace the front and rear support straps. Position the adjuster housing by aligning the locking lever in the adjuster slot then snap the cover on to secure. Then put the upper rack back into place. Hope this helps!
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VIOLET
December 8, 2017
The part that i'm finding on line for a upper rack adjustment mechanism does not look the same as the one on my dish washer and we could not locate the model number on the dishwasher where would we locate that on the unit
For model number KDFE104DSS
Hello Violet, Thank you for your inquiry. You would locate your model number on the left edge of the dishwasher's door, on the upper left hand corner of the unit's frame, on the top of the door jamb-to the left, right, or in the center, on the door itself, to the left, right or in the center, or on the underside of the control panel. Hope this helps!
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Rochelle
June 25, 2019
I used the adjuster to lower the right side of top rack. Now the door will not close. I can't turn the dishwasher on.
For model number KDFE104DWH1
Hello Rochelle, Thank you for the question. I suggest putting the rack back to the normal setting in height to see if the door will close. If the door closes you may need to replace the adjuster. It might be causing the rack to come forward and not allow the door to close properly. Hope this helps!
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Havilah
January 10, 2019
I have a Kenmore dishwasher. The little plastic piece that sits inside of the roller has broken off and the rack is now sagging on one side. It looks like this adjuster piece is what i need to replace it but, it does not have Kenmore in the list compatible brands. Will this piece work for my dishwasher? Thank you so much and i look forward to your time!In him,
havilah
For model number 665.13543N412
Hello Havilah, thank you for your question. The upper rack roller is part of the T shaped adjuster that attaches to the rack itself. The new rack adjuster kit provided by the manufacturer provides all the replacement parts for the right and left sides of that rack. The part number PartSelect Number PS10065979 will be the adjuster kit you need to order. I hope this helps!
What is the new part number for the rack adjuster on the left side? What about same for the right side?
For model number MDB8969SDMO
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. This is the part that is listed as compatible with your model, and will work for both the left and the right side. We hope this helps!
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Elton
September 28, 2023
Does this part come with both sides and are they also available in stainless steel?
For model number Wpw10546503
Hi Elton, thank you for the great question. We have found that the part you mentioned does not come with both sides and is sold separately. This part is only available in plastic, it does not come in stainless steel. We hope this information helps!
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This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS11756150
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10546503
