{"product_id":"8194001-dishwasher-door-balance-link-kit","title":"8194001 Dishwasher Door Balance Link Kit - For Kenmore Whirlpool KitchenAid Dishwashers","description":"\u003ch2\u003e8194001 \/ 8194001VP Dishwasher Door Balance Link \u0026amp; Cable Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Tensile Braided Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered with a reinforced braided cable designed to withstand the constant tension and repetitive cycling of heavy dishwasher doors without stretching or snapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-Molded Polymer Ends:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features upgraded plastic mounting terminals that snap securely into the dishwasher door hinge and spring, providing a stable, low-friction connection for the balance system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Door Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically designed to counteract the weight of the dishwasher door, preventing it from \"crashing\" to the floor when unlatched and protecting the hinges from over-extension damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth-Glide Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cable's surface is optimized to slide effortlessly over the frame's friction pads, ensuring a quiet, consistent, and \"feather-light\" feel when opening or closing the door.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete 2-Piece Restoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e This kit provides both the left and right side cables, allowing for a simultaneous replacement to ensure perfectly balanced door tension across the entire cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAP3775412\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePS972325\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8194001VP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1059756\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8270018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8270021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8270022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8524474\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8535568\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW10158291\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis balance link kit is the standard replacement for most Whirlpool-manufactured tall-tub dishwashers. Key compatible brands include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhirlpool \u0026amp; Maytag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits hundreds of WDT, WDF, and MDB series models (e.g., WDT720PADM, MDB4949SHZ).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKenmore (665 Series):\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with dozens of 665-prefix \"Elite\" and standard dishwashers (e.g., 665.13263K311, 665.1573291).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchenAid \u0026amp; Jenn-Air:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits various KDTM, KDTE, and JDT series units (e.g., KDTE104ESS, KUDC10FXSS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmana, Roper, \u0026amp; Estate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct fit for ADB and DU series models utilizing the 8194001 cable style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These cables are located on the **lower sides of the dishwasher tub**, connecting the door hinges to the heavy-duty balance springs at the rear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoor Falling Open:\u003c\/strong\u003e The door lacks any resistance and drops heavily to the floor when unlatched, usually because one or both cables have snapped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoud Snapping Noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sudden \"bang\" or \"pop\" heard while opening the door, indicating a cable or a plastic mounting end has failed under tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible Fraying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upon inspection, the braided cable looks shredded or has loose strands, which will eventually lead to a complete break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUneven Door Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e The door feels \"crooked\" or pulls to one side during opening, suggesting one cable is stretched or a plastic end is cracked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSqueaking or Grinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plastic ends have worn down or the cable is rubbing against the metal frame because the friction pads are missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e You MUST unplug the dishwasher or turn off the circuit breaker. 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