Whirlpool Dishwasher Upper Rack Adjuster Parts — Models & Compatibility

The upper rack in your Whirlpool, KitchenAid, or Kenmore dishwasher won't stay up anymore. One side keeps dropping mid-cycle, or the adjustment wheels have snapped off completely. This hub covers the W10712395 upper rack adjuster kit — the component that lets you raise and lower your dishwasher's top rack to fit taller items below.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your dishwasher's model number before ordering. You'll find it stamped on the door edge (open the door and look along the top or side frame) or on a label inside the tub. This kit fits multiple Whirlpool-manufactured dishwashers across WDT, WDTA, KDFE, and KDTE series models from roughly 2013-2020.

About This Replacement Part

The W10712395 is a complete adjuster kit that includes both left and right rack adjustment mechanisms. These plastic assemblies mount to the sides of your upper rack and engage with rails inside the dishwasher tub. Over time, the gears strip out or the wheel assemblies crack — usually from overloading the rack or forcing it up when something's blocking the path. You'll know it's failed when one corner drops, the rack tilts during wash cycles, or you can't adjust the height at all. This kit replaces older part numbers W10350375, W10250159, and AP5957560, so if you've seen those referenced in your manual, this is the updated version.

Compatible Whirlpool Dishwasher Models

This adjuster kit works across several Whirlpool series. Here are the most common models:

• WDT750SAHZ0 — Whirlpool
• WDT750SAHB0 — Whirlpool
• WDT750SAHV0 — Whirlpool
• WDT750SAHW0 — Whirlpool
• WDT780SAEM0 — Whirlpool
• WDT780SAEM1 — Whirlpool
• WDT780SAEM2 — Whirlpool
• WDT970SAHZ0 — Whirlpool
• WDT970SAHB0 — Whirlpool
• WDT970SAHV0 — Whirlpool
• WDT970SAHW0 — Whirlpool
• WDT975SAHV0 — Whirlpool
• WDT975SAHZ0 — Whirlpool
• WDTA50SAHZ0 — Whirlpool

Installation Overview

Replacing these adjusters isn't complicated, but you'll need to remove the upper rack completely from the dishwasher. Pull the rack forward until it stops, then lift up at an angle to unhook it from the rails. The old adjusters typically snap or screw onto the rack sides. Take a photo before you start so you remember which direction everything faces. The new kit includes both sides, and you'll want to replace both even if only one failed — they wear at similar rates.

Why This Part Fails

Rack adjusters break from mechanical stress. If you regularly load heavy pots on the upper rack or yank it up without pressing the release levers, the plastic gears inside strip out. Hard water can also gum up the sliding mechanism, causing you to force it and crack the housing. Once the teeth are gone, there's no fixing it — you need new adjusters.

Verify Your Part Number

The W10712395 kit supersedes several older numbers. If your dishwasher originally came with W10350375 or W10250159, this is the correct replacement. Double-check your model number against the compatibility list above, or contact us if you're not certain. Getting the wrong adjuster means dealing with return shipping and another week without a properly functioning dishwasher.

Order Your Replacement Kit

This part ships from our warehouse and typically arrives within 3-5 business days. We stock OEM-equivalent replacements that meet the same specifications as factory parts. If you've confirmed your model number matches, you're ready to order.