{"product_id":"wd12x10304-dishwasher-upper-rack-slide-end-cap-4pack","title":"WD12X10304 Dishwasher Upper Rack Slide End Cap for GE Kenmore Hotpoint Dishwashers - 4 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWD12X10304 \/ WD12X344 Dishwasher Upper Rack Slide End Cap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Impact Structural Polymer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from a specialized, reinforced plastic designed to withstand the intense thermal stress of \"Sani-Rinse\" and \"Heated Dry\" cycles without warping or becoming brittle over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Friction-Fit Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a standardized \"press-on\" mounting system that slides securely onto the end of the metal rack slide rail, providing a physical barrier that prevents the upper rack from rolling off its tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Safety Stop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically engineered to absorb the impact of the upper rack being pulled forward or pushed back, ensuring the rack remains safely captive within the cabinet even when fully loaded with heavy glassware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetergent-Resistant Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% rust-proof and resistant to the caustic enzymes, surfactants, and high-pH chemicals found in modern dishwasher detergent pods and rinse aids.\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\"\u003eAP4484666\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePS2370502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWD12X344\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWD12X0344\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWD30X97\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWD30X93\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWD12X10238\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1556527\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAP2370502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAH2370502\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rail end cap is the standard safety stop for the upper rack tracks of most GE-manufactured plastic and stainless steel tub dishwashers. Key compatible brands include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGE (General Electric):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits hundreds of GSD, GHD, GDW, GDF, and GDT series models (e.g., GSD2100V35WW, GDT695SSJ2SS).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHotpoint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with various HDA, HDB, and HLD series budget-friendly dishwashers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKenmore (363 Series):\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits many 363-prefix models produced by GE for Sears (e.g., 363.14352101).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e These caps are located at the \u003cstrong\u003eends of the metal slide rails\u003c\/strong\u003e (the tracks attached to the cabinet walls). They are not the wheels that attach to the rack itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Rack Rolling Out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rack pulls completely out of the dishwasher and falls into your hands because the end cap has snapped or fallen off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible Heat Damage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The white plastic looks \"yellowed\" or has visible stress fractures from long-term exposure to the dishwasher's heating element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMissing Clips:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cap has popped off during a cycle and was lost or melted against the dishwasher's heating element at the bottom of the tub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack \"Jumping\" the Track:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rack feels unstable when pulled forward, suggesting the cap is loose and no longer providing a solid vertical stop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrittle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plastic feels \"stony\" and snaps easily when touched, a common result of years of exposure to high-heat drying cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Specialized Tools Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a simple \"press-fit\" repair. Open the dishwasher and pull the upper rack forward slightly to expose the ends of the metal rails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemoving the Old Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most caps slide off with firm finger pressure. If it is stuck, use a small flat-head screwdriver to gently pry the locking tab away from the metal rail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean the Rail End:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before installing the new WD12X10304 cap, wipe away any old food particles or mineral scale from the tip of the metal rail to ensure a secure, permanent lock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the \"stop\" portion of the cap is facing outward (away from the rail). Slide the cap onto the rail until it is fully seated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Tug\" Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently pull the rack forward against the new clips to ensure they are locked securely. 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