Parts for MDBTT53AWB2 — Whirlpool Dishwasher

We found 14 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Dishwasher MDBTT53AWB2.

Same parts list as MDBH949AWB2 (Whirlpool Dishwasher). MDBTT53AWB2 shares an identical confirmed parts list with MDBH949AWB2 (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 MDBTT53AWB2.

Compatibility table

All 14 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
W10810104Control Panel - Black30 models$204.94
W10810347Control Panel with Touchpad - White30 models$204.94
W11098065Silverware Basket30 models$64.69
W10285180Dishwasher Electronic Control Board268 models
W10331789Retainer408 models
W10284090Dishwasher Door Seal and Strike Kit692 models
8565920Stop1,019 models
W10134009Dishwasher Heating Element1,140 models
W10137608Dishwasher Drain Hose1,324 models
8558995Dishwasher Drain Pump1,591 models
661663Fuse2,067 models
661566Dishwasher Thermostat3,785 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 MDBTT53AWB2: W10810104 (Control Panel - Black), W10810347 (Control Panel with Touchpad - White).

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 MDBTT53AWB2: W11098065 (Silverware Basket), W10331789 (Retainer), 8565920 (Stop), 661663 (Fuse), 4396277 (BARRIER).

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that stops partway through, an error code or blinking light, or the unit not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Parts in this group on MDBTT53AWB2: W10285180 (Dishwasher Electronic Control Board).

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 MDBTT53AWB2: W10284090 (Dishwasher Door Seal and Strike Kit).

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: Dishes don't dry at the end of the cycle, or a heated-dry setting doesn't seem to do anything.

Check: With the dishwasher unplugged, check continuity across the heating element or thermostat with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.

Parts in this group on MDBTT53AWB2: W10134009 (Dishwasher Heating Element), 661566 (Dishwasher Thermostat).

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 MDBTT53AWB2: W10137608 (Dishwasher Drain Hose), 8558995 (Dishwasher Drain Pump), 8269144 (Dishwasher Drain Hose).

Before you buy

Match MDBTT53AWB2 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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