Model # WDF518SAHM0 Official Whirlpool dishwasher

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Pump and motor parts diagram

Impeller

Part #W11226886

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Dishwasher drain pump

Part #W11226877

Replaced by #W11611440

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Inner door parts diagram

Door hinge

Part #W11226199

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Control panel and outer door parts diagram

Button

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Fill drain and base parts diagram

Pressure swi

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Inner door parts diagram

Hinge join b

Part #W11230131

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Block

Part #W11226514

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Control panel and outer door parts diagram

Button

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Control panel and outer door parts diagram

Control panel

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Bracket

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dishwashers

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Why does my dishwasher door drop open too fast?

Main causes: broken door spring, damaged or broken door hinge…

Why is my dishwasher leaking?

Main causes: damaged or stuck spray arm, leaking door seal, damaged door hinge, leaky heating element water seal, cracke…

Why does my dishwasher stop mid-cycle?

Main causes: broken door latch, tripped circuit breaker, broken heating element, faulty vent fan, sensor failure, contro…

Why isn't my dishwasher getting dishes clean?

Main causes: improper loading, low water temperature, improper detergent dosage, detergent dispenser failure, spray arm …

Why won't my dishwasher drain?

Main causes: clogged kitchen sink drain, clogged drain hose, drain check valve damaged, drain pump failure, control syst…

Why can't I adjust the dishwasher rack height?

Main cause: damaged rack height adjuster…

Why is my dishwasher noisy?

Main causes: glass or popcorn kernel stuck in the chopper blade, drain line vibrating against the cabinet, debris in was…

Why don't my dishes get dry?

Main causes: not using rinse aid, rinse aid dispenser failure, broken heating element, malfunctioning vent, drying fan f…

Why won't my dishwasher start?

Main causes: light switch beside the sink turned off, lack of power, bad dishwasher door switch, control system failure,…

Most common repair guides to help fix your dishwashers

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How to replace a dishwasher door latch assembly

If the dishwasher door doesn't click shut, a broken door latch is a likely cause. Follow these instructions to replace i…

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How to replace a dishwasher user interface control

The user interface control houses the selection buttons and display. If it fails, you can't select the cycle and setting…

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How to replace a dishwasher thermal fuse

A completely dead control panel often indicates that the thermal fuse on the electronic control board is blown; follow t…

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15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dishwashers

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Model # WDF518SAHM0 Official Whirlpool dishwasher

Model diagram and schematic

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dishwashers

Why does my dishwasher door drop open too fast?

Why is my dishwasher leaking?

Why does my dishwasher stop mid-cycle?

Why isn't my dishwasher getting dishes clean?

Why won't my dishwasher drain?

Why can't I adjust the dishwasher rack height?

Why is my dishwasher noisy?

Why don't my dishes get dry?

Why won't my dishwasher start?

Most common repair guides to help fix your dishwashers

How to replace a dishwasher door latch assembly

How to replace a dishwasher user interface control

How to replace a dishwasher thermal fuse

Effective articles & videos to help repair your dishwashers

5 Holiday Cleaning Tasks Essential to Boosting Your Home’s Image

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

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