{"product_id":"8558307-dishwasher-dispenser-cap","title":"8558307 Dishwasher Dispenser Cap - For Whirlpool Kenmore Dishwashers","description":"\u003ch2\u003e8558307 \/ WP8558307 Dishwasher Rinse Aid Dispenser Cap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Temperature Structural Polymer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from a specialized, heat-stabilized plastic designed to withstand the intense thermal stress of \"Sani-Rinse\" and \"Heated Dry\" cycles without warping or becoming brittle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated EPDM Rubber Seal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a high-performance internal rubber gasket that creates an airtight and watertight seal, preventing rinse aid from leaking into the tub prematurely or water from diluting the reservoir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Twist-Lock Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered with a standardized locking tab system that provides a secure, friction-lock fit with the dispenser housing, ensuring the cap remains seated during high-pressure wash cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Finger-Grip Tab:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed with a raised central rib that makes it easy to grasp and turn, even with wet hands or when wearing rubber cleaning gloves.\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\"\u003eWP8558307\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP6013204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePS11746426\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8193984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8539095\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8558310\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWP8558307VP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAP11746426\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1060792\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dispenser cap is the standard replacement for the rinse aid reservoir of most Whirlpool-manufactured 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 high-end 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 8558307 cap style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eRinse Aid Reservoir\u003c\/strong\u003e located on the inner door panel. It is not for the detergent door latch or the bottom sump filters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse Aid Leaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e You see blue or clear liquid streaks running down the inner door panel after closing the door, indicating the gasket has flattened or cracked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCap Won't Stay Locked:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plastic locking tabs have snapped or worn down, causing the cap to pop out during the wash cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloudy Glassware:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the cap is loose, the rinse aid may be washed away too early in the cycle, leading to spots, film, and poor drying results on your dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible Heat Damage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cap looks yellowed, brittle, or deformed after years of exposure to the dishwasher's heating element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMissing Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original cap was lost or accidentally thrown away, leaving the reservoir open to water dilution and contamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Tools Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a simple \"twist and lock\" replacement. Ensure the dishwasher is off and the inner door panel is dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the Reservoir Opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before installing the new WP8558307 cap, use a damp cloth to wipe away any old rinse aid residue or mineral scale from the threads of the dispenser housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the Gasket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the black rubber gasket is seated flat against the underside of the new cap. If the gasket is twisted, the reservoir will leak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Quarter-Turn\" Lock:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert the cap into the opening and turn it clockwise until it stops. It should feel snug and flush with the dispenser housing. Do not over-tighten, as the plastic tabs can snap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop-Off the Reservoir:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the ideal time to refill your rinse aid. 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