Whirlpool Dishwasher Dish Rack (W10161215)

The Whirlpool Dishwasher Dish Rack holds dishes, glasses, and utensils in place during the wash and dry cycles. It slides in and out on the rack tracks so you can load and unload items, and its tines and supports keep items spaced so water spray can reach all surfaces.

Dish racks often fail from normal wear and moisture exposure. The vinyl coating can crack, peel, or wear through. This can let the metal underneath rust. Rails, wheels, and tine ends can also bend or break from heavy loads, impacts, or repeated sliding.

Look for these symptoms to help decide if replacing the dish rack may fix the problem:

• Rust spots or rust flakes on dishes or at the bottom of the tub
• Exposed metal where the rack coating has chipped, cracked, or peeled
• Broken, missing, or bent tines that no longer hold items steady
• Rack feels uneven, sags, or does not sit level when loaded
• Rack binds, catches, or is hard to slide in and out
• Dishes tip over, clatter, or come out with poor cleaning due to shifting during the cycle