Description
Description
Replace the failing dispenser lid on your dishwasher with the genuine OEM part 166621 — designed for select Bosch and compatible dishwashers. This cover helps ensure detergent is sealed properly within the dispenser compartment and releases at the correct time during the cycle.
⚠️ Please check with your maintenance technician prior to ordering to confirm that this part fits your specific dishwasher model and uses the correct dispenser lid assembly.
Features & Benefits
Features:
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Genuine OEM part number 166621 (also listed as 00166621). partselect.com+2appliancepartspros.com+2
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Designed to replace the dispenser cover in Bosch dishwashers. Amazon+1
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Includes gasket/seal to ensure proper detergent release. Walmart.com+1
Benefits:
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Restores the sealing and release function of the detergent dispenser, ensuring your dishwasher works as intended.
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Helps prevent detergent leakage or dispensing failures which can impair cleaning performance.
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OEM-quality fit and reliability means fewer compatibility or performance issues compared to generic lids.
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Straightforward replacement that can save you from a full dispenser module replacement.
Common Symptoms That Indicate Replacement Needed
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Detergent compartment not opening or remaining stuck closed during cycle.
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Detergent leaking into the tub or forming residue because the lid seal is compromised.
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Visible cracks, warping or damage on the dispenser lid.
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Poor cleaning results due to incorrect detergent release timing.
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Dispenser latch/cop mismatches that make the lid loose or misaligned.
Compatible Appliance Models (Partial List)
This part fits many Bosch dishwashers and compatible Kenmore models that reference part 166621 / 00166621 as the dispenser lid. partselect.com+1
Example models include (verify your exact model number and version):
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Bosch dishwashers with dispenser assembly part 00166621
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Kenmore dishwashers that cross-reference 166621 / 00166621
Note: This is a partial list — always confirm with your technician or appliance parts diagram before ordering.
Cross-Reference / Alternative Part Numbers
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166621 (primary)
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OEM listing: 00166621. appliancepartspros.com+1
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Replaces older references: AP2802328, PS8697155. partselect.com
Compatibility Notes
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Verify your dishwasher’s model and the parts diagram to ensure 166621 is correct for your detergent dispenser lid.
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Some older or variant models may use a different style lid, latch or spring mechanism—check fit and function.
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If the dispenser assembly beneath the lid is damaged or the latch mechanism is faulty, replacing the lid alone may not fully resolve the issue.
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Installation should be done or reviewed by a qualified maintenance technician if you are unsure, especially if water access or wiring is involved.