Detergent dispenser W10861000 is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part that fits some Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag and Amana dishwashers.
Detergent dispenser W10861000 attaches to the inner door panel and holds the dishwasher detergent and rinse aid in covered compartments.
This dishwasher detergent dispenser measures approximately 5 inches wide and 4.5 inches high.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Will not dispense detergent | Door latch failure | Not cleaning dishes properly
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RICHARD M - April 1, 2024
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Fairly easy repair for anyone remotely handy
The part was brand new and an exact fit. Dishwasher dispenser back up and running.
Took roughly 45min to an hour taking my time from start to finish.
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Carl B - February 7, 2024
Verified Purchase
Exact replacement
Recieved promptly and was an exact replacement. Installed fairly easily and is working as intented
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Karen M - June 10, 2023
Verified Purchase
Worked great!
With the help of a YouTube video, we were able to replace our detergent dispenser on our dishwasher pretty easily. The part works just as it should and arrived quickly.
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Peter S - March 16, 2023
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not as easy as the video!
The detergent dispense we received was fine, but we had trouble releasing the old dispenser from the door. The metal tabs that hold the dispenser in place were NOT easy to push down so that it could be removed. Very difficult. We had to jerry rig different flat head screwdrivers etc to hold the various tabs down. In the end we did it, but it was much more difficult than the video demonstrated. In truth the rest of video was very helpful.
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Douglas H - March 12, 2023
Verified Purchase
Once installed, the detergent dispenser has worked flawlessly!!
The part arrived and I endeavored to install it. It was simple enough to remove the old part. But, there is where it got tricky. The stiff steal spring arms are installed between the two door components - the outer door and innner door. It took some innovation and patience to put the door back together.
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Susan D - January 8, 2023
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Detergent Dispenser
I am hoping this dispenser lasts longer than 7 months. In 3 years, I have had to replace this part 3 times; twice within the past year
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Robert K - May 2, 2022
Verified Purchase
Very difficult to install, I needed to call a professional to do the job.
The part was the correct one and once installed by a professional worked well.
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Mike P - March 7, 2021
Verified Purchase
Working well, so far
The new dishwasher dispenser has only been installed a week or two, but so far is working well. The installation video was not exactly accurate, due, I assume, to changing model construction methods. The actual way to remove the old part is more difficult than depicted. But the video was still very helpful. Thankx for providing them
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Meryl E - December 5, 2020
Verified Purchase
Easy repair. Thanks for the video.
The part is working perfectly.
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Hershell S - May 23, 2020
Verified Purchase
Repair part
Very pleased with part and service.
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Dispenser Slide Lid Missing
After Accessing Inner Panel of Door. Opened 8 Small Tang Clips Holding Unit. Cleaned Surface and Straightened Tangs. Popped Unit In Securely & Reassembled. Cleaned Drain Strainer to Load & Wash !
Terry from Mertens, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Replacing the soap/rinse dispensing module in front door of dishwasher
1. Remove front of door with torx screws around inside top and sides of door. 2. Unclip and remove plug with two wires for dish soap solenoid. You may have to lie on your back or use a mirror to see the location of the small clip retaining the plug. 3. Unclip and remove dispenser module. Here's the rub: the clips used to retai
... Read moren the unit in the door panel of my dishwasher are tabs cut in the stainless steel cut-out and rolled back at a 90 degree angle to retain their springiness. They seat against the back edge of three plastic ridges along the top, bottom and one along each side of the dispenser module. The key is to remove the module without permanently bending these tabs, thereby losing their springiness and destroying their ability to clip tight against the new module to hold it in. I had some success slipping 3 pieces of flashing under the stainless tabs along the top and sides of the old module, allowing the plastic retaining ridges to ride under the tabs all together and move forward to disengage the clips without permanently bending the tabs. 4. Reassembly is just the reverse.
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Tom from CANBY, OR
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A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Worn out detergent dispenser
Total repair time after watching videos was 53 minutes. I estimate I saved between $200 to $300 by doing this myself. If you have any DIY skills, don't hesitate to replace the detergent dispenser yourself.
Greg from KENT, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Detergent dispenser latch broken
Replaced the detergent dispenser module by first unscrewing the front outer cover from the dishwasher and removing it, then by unplugging the old detergent dispenser, then by bending the metal latch clips outward to remove the old detergent dispenser, then by bending the metal latch clips inward before inserting the new detergent dispense
... Read morer, plugging the new one into the wiring harness then re-securing the front outer cover of the dishwasher door.
This repair could be done in under 15 minutes but my dishwasher is so old that there was a lot of gunk built-up around the screws that hold the front cover on that I wanted to take my time cleaning up real nice.
The detergent dispenser is VITAL for getting dishes clean. Without it working properly, the detergent will be removed from the wash during the pre-wash/soak function and your dishes will not come out clean. I HIGHLY recommend doing this repair if your detergent dispenser is not working, and I had a great experience with www.PartSelect.com
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Benjamin from KNOXVILLE, TN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
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Detergent door was not locking closed
Super simple. Remove all screws around the stainless metal shroud inside the door. DONT remove the hinge screws. Torx bit required.
Unplug detergent dispenser and place outer door assembly aside. Dispenser has small clips holding it in, top, bottom and sides I believe. Push these in, dispenser falls out into dishwashe
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Insert new unit, reverse all steps. Done. Dont for get to reattach the wires!
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David from Swanzey, NH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Upper rack adjuster broke on one side. Detergent dispenser slide cover broke.
Replaced upper rack adjuster on both sides as these adjusters seem brittle due to heated drying over years. Followed YouTube video for repair. Very easy to fix.
Replaced the detergent dispenser on the door. Followed YouTube video with slight modification given moderate difference in model on video and my model. Relatively easy
... Read more repair that takes a little bit of time.
Searched internet found a YouTube video not quite the same model but close enough to get me going and the steps were the same
Dennis from APACHE JCT, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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CYNTHIA
November 16, 2017
The spring for the sliding soap dispenser door had broken. Will i need to replace the entire dispenser or can i just get a new spring? If i do need to replace the dispenser, is this something that i can do myself or does it require a technician? If i can do it myself, are there directions on this site or with the part that can guide me through the process?
For model number WDT780SAEM2
Hi Cynthia,
Thank you for your inquiry. The spring is sold with the dispenser. You should be able to to do the repair yourself. There is a video on our website that you can reference on how to install the dispenser. You will find the video under part number PS11746408. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Gary
August 8, 2017
Reference part# w10861000, soap dispenser ---- the gasket for the dispenser has come loose twice. Do i need a new dispenser? What causes the gasket to come loose?? thank you.
For model number KDTM404EBL1
Hi Gary,
Thank you for your inquiry. The gasket for the dispenser is not sold separately and you would need to replace the dispenser in order to get a new gasket. From information I have reviewed, you may also be able to use some gasket cement to keep the gasket in place. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Steve
April 11, 2019
Is there a "dishwasher soap and rinse aid door replacement kit" for this model? Or do I need to purchase the entire soap dispenser?
For model number WDT780SAEM2
Hello Steve, thank you for your question. On your model you would need to replace the entire Detergent Dispenser part PS11731570.
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Ken
January 2, 2018
The issue that I have with the soap dispenser relates to the door only and not the entire dispenser. There is a u-tube video dated 11/16/2016 that indicates that there is now a "dishwasher soap and rinse aid door replacement kit" which provides the door assembly and spring only and that the door can simply be snapped off and replaced without having to replace the entire dispenser. I could purchase the entire dispenser, but the door and spring assembly are supposedly available separately as a kit. Can you provide the part number for the kit so I can avoid buying the entire dispenser [part w10861000]
For model number KDTM354DSS4
Hi Ken, Thank you for the question. The kit only works on particular model numbers, checking the model number provided they do not offer the kit for the door and spring. This model only offers the full dispenser. Hope this helps!
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Barbara
August 6, 2018
I need the plug that stops the rinse solution from runnng out of dispenser.
For model number WDF760SADM2
Hello Barbara, thank you for your question. The rinse aid cap for your specific model is not available as a separate part. You would have to order the dispenser which is part number W10861000. I hope this helps!
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Cheryl
October 3, 2017
I have a question in reference to part #w10861000. The gasket has come off my dishwasher's soap dispenser, and i do not know how to replace it. It appears to be in good condition and i do not want to buy a whole new dispenser just because the gasket came loose. Any tips? Thanks for any help you can give.
For model number MDB4949SDH2
Hi Cheryl,
Thank you for your inquiry. The detergent dispenser gasket is not sold separately and is sold with the dispenser. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Karan
November 19, 2018
What is the return policy? If we replace the soap dispenser and the dishwasher still does not work, can we return it.
For model number kdte104ess
Hi Karan, thank you for your question. We have a 30 day Return Policy. More information can be found here: https://www.partselect.com/Thirty-Day-Returns.htm. Parts must be in resaleable condition to qualify: - “Resaleable” means that the part must not have incurred damage, such as signs of installation by the customer, marks, or scuffing. - Part must also be in its original packaging to be considered resaleable. Please inspect part before removing from its packaging, as this can cause return to be rejected. - Electrical parts are subject to additional scrutiny. - Rejected returns cannot be shipped back to customers. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Ron
July 20, 2021
The spring in my soap dispenser door came out but is not broken. Can i reinstall the spring? If so, what do i need to do to access the inside of the sliding door without breaking it. Thanks
For model number WDT750SAHZ
Hi Ron,
Thank you for your question. If the spring has come apart from the dispenser, then the dispenser will need to be replaced. If you would like to place an order for it, you may order it either online or by calling our customer service line and anyone will be happy to assist you. We hope this helps! If you have any questions, please let us know.
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Marie
January 11, 2020
Just moved in and have this Electrolux. Need to know what the small "latch" on the detergent & the Jet dry door does.
For model number KDFE104DSS5
Hello Marie,
Thank you for your question. The latch keeps the cover on the dispenser secure while it dispenses during the wash. We hope this helps!
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Christy
January 13, 2018
I need to replace the soap dispenser door on my dishwasher. There is a youtube video dated 11/16/2016 that indicates that a "dishwasher soap and rinse aid door replacement kit" is now available. I have looked through the Whirlpool parts for this piece and didn't see it. Can you tell me if this is available for my model, and if so provide the part number for the kit, so i can possibly avoid replacing the entire dispenser? Thanks!
For model number WDF760SADT2
Hello Christy, Thank you for your inquiry. Only the full dispenser is available for your model. Hope this helps!
