Whirlpool Washer dispenser drawer hook / retainer WP8181721, Fixes Dispenser drawer will not stay closed or seated
Genuine Whirlpool OEM drawer hook used with the washer detergent dispenser. It retains the dispenser drawer and helps keep it seated and closed.
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Common Symptoms
- Dispenser drawer will not stay closed.
- Dispenser drawer pops open or falls out.
- Drawer does not latch or retain properly.
- Drawer hook is cracked, broken, or missing.
Check Before Replacing
- With power disconnected, inspect the dispenser drawer hook for cracks, breakage, or missing material.
- Check whether the drawer remains seated and closed when manually pushed fully into the dispenser housing.
- Compare the hook and its mounting area with the dispenser drawer for visible damage or misalignment.
Pro Tip
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Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before servicing the washer.
- Remove or open the dispenser drawer as required to access the hook.
- Do not force the drawer or hook; use model-specific service information for the exact removal and installation method.
Verified Compatible Models
110.42822201, 1102647751K, 11042822200, 11042822202, 11042822203, 11042824200, 11042824201, 11042824202, 11042824203, 11042826200, 11042826201, 11042826202, 11042826203, 11042832200, 11042832201, 11042834201, 11042836201, 11042922201, 11044921300, 11047512600, 11047576601, GHW9160PW1, GHW9250MT1, MHWE450WJ01, MHWE500VW11, WFW8400TE00, WFW8500SR04, WFW9250WW02, WFW9400STA10, WFW9400SU01, YMHWE251YL00, YWFW9050XW01
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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