Parts for MDBS661AWQ — Whirlpool Dishwasher

We found 8 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Dishwasher MDBS661AWQ.

Same parts list as MDB5651AWB (Whirlpool Dishwasher). MDBS661AWQ shares an identical confirmed parts list with MDB5651AWB (Whirlpool Dishwasher). That page is the canonical version of this parts list — use it if you want the primary reference, or stay here since the list below is exactly the same for MDBS661AWQ.

Compatibility table

All 8 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
WPW10130695Dishwasher Door Handle And Latch Assembly with Switch77 models$23.33–$44.23
99002749Screw146 models
99002753Dishwasher Top Wash Arm Retainer164 models
99002975Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve314 models
99002659Dishwasher Pump Impeller362 models
99002852Injection Hose657 models
99002971Heater Element740 models
99002652Dishwasher Drain Hose765 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 MDBS661AWQ: WPW10130695 (Dishwasher Door Handle And Latch Assembly with Switch), 99002749 (Screw).

Filtration and spray system

Symptom: Dishes come out with food residue, spots, or a cloudy film, or you notice leftover debris in the tub bottom after a cycle.

Check: Remove and rinse the filter assembly under the tub, and check that the spray arm spins freely and its jets aren't clogged -- these are the first things to check before assuming a pump has failed.

Parts in this group on MDBS661AWQ: 99002753 (Dishwasher Top Wash Arm Retainer).

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 MDBS661AWQ: 99002975 (Dishwasher Water Inlet Valve), 99002652 (Dishwasher Drain Hose).

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 MDBS661AWQ: 99002659 (Dishwasher Pump Impeller), 99002852 (Injection Hose), 99002971 (Heater Element).

Before you buy

Match MDBS661AWQ 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

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Other models with this exact parts list

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