Hotpoint Dishwasher Dish Rack

The upper, lower or cutlery basket that holds the dishes and cutlery in the dishwasher.

DifficultyVery easy

Typical timeUnder 10 minutes

ToolsNone

Safety. Unplug the dishwasher and turn the water off before you start. Keep towels and a tray ready for trapped water.

Signs it has failed

A broken, rusty or bent basket
Peeling coating exposing metal
A basket that will not sit on its runners
Missing tines, clips or hinges

Check before you buy

Check the runners and wheels, as they cause the same sticking
Measure the width and depth of the basket
Check which basket you need (upper, lower or cutlery)

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your dishwasher and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

Pull the basket out as far as it goes
Release the stops and lift it off the runners
Fit the new basket onto the runners
Refit the stops and check it slides smoothly

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Baskets differ in size, runner type and layout. Match the part number or your model number, and check the position (upper, lower or cutlery).

Check your model number first. It is on the rating plate — usually inside the door frame, on the back or side panel, or inside the appliance. Parts that look identical often differ by model, so match the number to the listing before you order.