Parts for MDC4000AWE — Whirlpool Dishwasher

We found 10 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Dishwasher MDC4000AWE.

Compatibility table

All 10 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
WP99001868Coupler and Hose Assembly15 models$141.51
W10175931Dishwasher Conversion Kit27 models$122.57
WP903297Caster Wheel30 models$11.77
99001918Float44 models
99001922Short Float55 models
99001788Dishwasher Spray Arm Assembly, Lower172 models
912546Rack Stop256 models
99001004Float257 models
900882Water Switch451 models
902899Wax Motor572 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.

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 MDC4000AWE: WP99001868 (Coupler and Hose Assembly), W10175931 (Dishwasher Conversion Kit), WP903297 (Caster Wheel), 900882 (Water Switch), 902899 (Wax Motor).

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 MDC4000AWE: 99001918 (Float), 99001922 (Short Float), 99001004 (Float).

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 MDC4000AWE: 99001788 (Dishwasher Spray Arm Assembly, Lower).

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 MDC4000AWE: 912546 (Rack Stop).

Before you buy

Match MDC4000AWE 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.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.