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Thread: KitchenAid Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Gasket Failure

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    Question KitchenAid Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser Gasket Failure

    Model Number: KUDS02FRBL1
    Brand: KitchenAid
    Age: 1-5 years

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    The detergent dispenser gasket appears to have failed on our KitchenAid dishwasher. The detergent and heat combined to erode the dispenser bracket and the 3 top mounting screws. I've ordered the bracket, the dispenser, screws, and shield from Parts Dr. I am wondering if I should apply a silicon-based gasket material on top of the new gasket to ensure a good water tight barrier? If you can also explain where the rinse aid physically dispenses from the storage chamber, I would be thankful. My sense is that the solenoid operates the detergent door latch only. Perhaps it also releases rinse aid, but I simply cannot determine where the rinse aid is released. This is only relevant if I do add silicone: I do not want to block the flow of rinse aid. I appreciate your input.

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    The gasket on the dispenser should work fine for sealing this as long as the surface the gasket is sealing against is clean. I would not add any additional silicon to it. The rinse aid dispenses from a small hole below the "pre-wash" detergent compartment.
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