Parts for MDB8969SDM1 — Whirlpool Dishwasher

We found 18 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Dishwasher MDB8969SDM1.

Compatibility table

All 18 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
W11230938Control Panel12 models$159.52
W10847822Control Panel, Stainless12 models$170.26
W10620451Control Panel, White12 models$204.06
WPW10562146Dishwasher Door Outer Panel21 models$198.61
W10837013PANEL21 models$156.39
W10525645Dishwasher Dishrack, Lower25 models
WPW10740408Left side Rack adjuster25 models$77.22
WPW10740410Right Side Adjuster25 models$77.75
W10688890Dishwasher Drain Hose and Check Valve27 models
W10744902HARNS-WIRE28 models$125.62
W10696509Element Assembly633 models
W10348269Dishwasher Drain Pump662 models
W10195416Lower Dishrack Wheel1,016 models$33.69
W10300924Dishwasher Door Seal1,343 models
W10445975Dishwasher Hose1,395 models$61.97–$66.77
W10158291Dishwasher Door Balance Link2,030 models
4396277BARRIER4,961 models$22.17–$27.36
8269144Dishwasher Drain Hose5,275 models

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on MDB8969SDM1: W11230938 (Control Panel), W10847822 (Control Panel, Stainless), W10620451 (Control Panel, White), WPW10562146 (Dishwasher Door Outer Panel), W10837013 (PANEL).

Dishrack hardware (rollers, wheels and tines)

Symptom: A dish rack that binds, drags, or comes off its rail track when you pull it in or out, or a rack with a cracked, loose, or missing wheel or tine.

Check: Pull the rack fully out and check each wheel or roller for a crack or a missing axle pin, and check that tines aren't snapped off or pushed out of alignment along the row.

Parts in this group on MDB8969SDM1: W10525645 (Dishwasher Dishrack, Lower), WPW10740408 (Left side Rack adjuster), W10195416 (Lower Dishrack Wheel).

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on MDB8969SDM1: WPW10740410 (Right Side Adjuster), W10744902 (HARNS-WIRE), W10696509 (Element Assembly), W10445975 (Dishwasher Hose), W10158291 (Dishwasher Door Balance Link), 4396277 (BARRIER).

Water inlet and drainage

Symptom: The dishwasher won't fill, or dishes come out with standing water still in the tub bottom after the cycle ends.

Check: Check the inlet valve's screen filter for sediment, and check the drain pump and drain hose for a clog or a jammed object -- a piece of broken glass or a bottle cap is a common culprit.

Parts in this group on MDB8969SDM1: W10688890 (Dishwasher Drain Hose and Check Valve), W10348269 (Dishwasher Drain Pump), 8269144 (Dishwasher Drain Hose).

Door and drum seals

Symptom: Water leaking out from around the door during or after a cycle.

Check: Check the door gasket for tears, flattening, or a section pulled loose from its channel, and confirm it seats evenly all the way around when the door is closed.

Parts in this group on MDB8969SDM1: W10300924 (Dishwasher Door Seal).

Before you buy

Match MDB8969SDM1 exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

On most dishwashers, the model and serial plate sits on the edge of the door or the tub rim. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Neighbouring Whirlpool Dishwasher models

These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.

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