Whirlpool dishwasher front panel

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We have a built-in Whirlpool Quiet Wash Series dishwasher. The panel that covers the door and the rubber strip that held it in place fell off. We have been unable to get the strip and panel to stay back on. The rubber strip has foam backing. Thanks for any advice.

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Get out parts list, order new, apply per instructions.

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[Appliance Repair Aid]

Hi,

This does little to ID the d/w.....model#??

model# helps.

Hopefully someone will recognize it and can help :)

jeff. Appliance Repair Aid

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Thanks for responding. The Model # is DU8700XY-5. The serial # is FC4419548.

[Appliance Repair Aid]

Hi,

The parts breakdowns might help...

#20 pushes/clips into #26 to hold the panal in place.

There is an "Dishwasher door panel channel retainer kit" for your model#.

jeff. Appliance Repair Aid

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Thanks for finding the information for me. The "retainer kit" looks like parts #20 & 26 plus some kind of adhesive. It seems I already have the parts and perhaps just need the correct adhesive to reattach the door panel. What kind of adhesive would do the best job? Is it as simple as I am describing or should I order the "retainer kit" for $40? Mike

[Appliance Repair Aid]

Hi,

*As long* as they are intact/not cracked or broken and will hold ok, they likely can be reused. New kit -may- be something updated, might call them and ask about that.

A water and higher temp adhesive should do fine...

Outside the d/w the above is fine, inside we use something food grade/safe!

jeff. Appliance Repair Aid

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Thanks again, Jeff. Very kind of you to help me with your advice. I left an email message at the Whirlpool website asking their opinion of whether I need new parts or not. With their help and yours, I should be able to make the repair. Mike