How to Install Dishrack Track WPY912545 in a Whirlpool Dishwasher

Quick answer: Open the door, release the stops at the front of the upper rack tracks and roll the rack out. Unhook the worn track from the tub wall, hang WPY912545 on the same mounts with the channel facing the tub center and the stop toward the door, then roll the rack in and confirm it slides fully.

The upper rack in these Whirlpool-family dishwashers rides on a pair of tracks attached to the tub side walls. The rack's rollers run in the track channel, and the track stop keeps the rack from rolling off onto the door. Part WPY912545 is the replacement dishrack track for models such as the CDU600V, DU2000W, DW700W, DW701B and the Admiral ADW862EAB. When a track cracks at its mounting hook, warps from years of heat, or loses its front stop, the rack sags, binds partway or drops when pulled out with a load of glasses.

This is a fast repair done from inside the tub with the door open. There is no water or wiring involved. On these older tub designs the track hangs on molded tabs or screws in the tub wall, so the whole job is releasing the old track without damaging the tub tabs and making sure the new one is fully seated before you load the rack. Buy two tracks if both sides show wear, since a new track opposite a worn one still leaves the rack crooked.

See part details and every compatible model: WPY912545

⚠️ Safety First
  • Turn the dishwasher off so a cycle cannot start with the rack removed.
  • Let the tub cool; the tracks and tub walls hold heat after a cycle.
  • Wear gloves. A cracked track has sharp plastic edges and older tub tabs can be brittle.
  • Do not pry against the tub wall to release the track; a broken tab is a tub repair.

Tools and Parts You Need

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Small flat-blade screwdriver for clips and rack stops
  • Flashlight
  • Old toothbrush and vinegar for scale on the mounting tabs
  • Towel
  • Work gloves

Step-by-Step Installation

  1. Remove the upper rack Open the door fully and pull the upper rack out to its stop. Release the stop at the front of each track by flipping or unclipping it, roll the rack out and set it on a towel.
  2. Inspect both tracks Look at the tracks on each side wall. Check for cracks at the hooks, a missing front stop, or a channel worn wide. Note which one WPY912545 is replacing.
  3. Release the old track Remove the screw or clip at the front or rear of the track if present, then slide the track to disengage its hooks from the tub tabs or slots and lift it away.
  4. Clean the mounting points Scrub scale and grease from the tub tabs or slots with the toothbrush and vinegar. Dry the area so the new track can seat fully.
  5. Hang WPY912545 Hold the new track with the channel opening toward the tub center and the front stop toward the door. Engage the rear hook first, then the front, and slide it until it locks.
  6. Secure the track Refit the screw or clip if the design uses one. Push and pull on the track to confirm it does not move on its mounts.
  7. Reinstall the rack Align the rack rollers with both track channels and roll the rack in. Refit the stops at the front of each track.
  8. Test Slide the rack fully out and in several times. It should run level and smooth, stop firmly at the front, and stay on the tracks when pulled out.

Fit Checks Before You Call the Job Done

  • The track hooks are fully engaged on the tub mounts and the track does not shift.
  • The front stop faces the door and catches the rack roller.
  • The rack rolls the full length of the track without rubbing the tub wall.
  • Both front stops are refitted and hold the rack.
  • The rack is level side to side when fully extended.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mounting the track backwards With the stop at the rear, the rack rolls out onto the door. The stop faces the door.

Skipping the front stops Without them the loaded rack drops off the track the first time it is pulled out.

Prying the tub tabs Older tub tabs are brittle. Slide the track to release it instead of levering.

Replacing one track when both are worn The rack stays crooked and binds. Replace them as a pair if both show wear.

Ignoring worn rollers Flat-spotted rollers bind in a new track. Check them while the rack is out.

Troubleshooting After Installation

Rack still binds partway Inspect the rack rollers for flat spots or cracks and check that the opposite track is not warped.

Rack drops when fully out A front stop is missing or the track is mounted backwards. Correct the stop orientation.

Track pops off during a cycle The hooks were not slid into the locked position. Remove and reseat the track.

Rack sits lower on one side The track is on the wrong tab or not fully seated. Compare the two sides and reseat.

Care Tips After the Repair

  • Do not lean on the extended upper rack while loading; the stops take the load.
  • Rinse scale from tracks and rollers every few months.
  • Roll the rack in gently; slamming it cracks the front stop.
  • Replace worn rollers along with a track so the parts wear together.

Compatible Models (Sample)

This part is listed for 39 Whirlpool models in our fitment data. Always confirm your exact model number on the appliance's rating plate.

Repair Difficulty and Time

Difficulty: Easy. Typical time: 15 to 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which dishwashers use track WPY912545?

It is listed for Whirlpool-family models including the CDU600V, CDU250B, DU2000W, DU2000B, DW700W, DW701B and the Admiral ADW862EAB and ADW862EAS.

Is the track for the left or right side?

Check your model's parts diagram. On many of these units the same track number fits either side, mounted as a mirror image.

Do I need to remove the lower rack?

No, but pulling it out gives more room to reach the rear track hooks.

The rack rollers are also worn. Does the track include them?

No. Rollers are separate parts on the rack. Replace them at the same time if they show flat spots.

Final Checklist

  • Dishwasher off and tub cool
  • Front stops released and upper rack removed
  • Old track unhooked without prying the tub tabs
  • Mounting points cleaned
  • WPY912545 hung with the stop toward the door and locked
  • Rack rollers aligned and rack reinstalled
  • Front stops refitted
  • Glide tested fully out and in

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