Installation Location: Inside the washer cabinet at the detergent/softener dispenser and associated water-routing hose connection.
Function: Houses and/or routes dispenser water and detergent solution into the washer tub system.
Specific Identification Details: Exact fit is determined by the complete appliance model, installation position and OEM part number.
Critical Fit / Identification Details: Match the complete washer model, exact dispenser position, hose diameter/routing, ports, mounting points and OEM part number.
Manufacturer Part Numbers / Cross-References: WH42X36117
What This Listing Includes: One genuine OEM WH42X36117 dispenser housing / hose assembly.
Model Evidence Note: Model-first verification is required; no incomplete model list is presented as a complete fit list.
Compatibility Basis: Exact OEM part number, appliance application and model-first verification.
Correct Part / Compatibility Check: Confirm that WH42X36117 (or a verified manufacturer cross-reference shown above) is specified for the complete appliance model, then match the exact installation position and identification details before ordering.
Distinguish From Similar Parts: Dispenser housings, drawer assemblies, inlet hoses and tub-to-dispenser hoses are separate model-specific components.
Possible Related Symptoms / Reasons to Inspect: Leaks, poor dispenser flushing or visible cracks/blockage may justify inspection after checking valves, hoses and drawer passages.
Important Safety / Service Note: Disconnect power and shut off water before service; verify all hose clamps and seals are secure before operation.
Ordering Note: Symptoms can identify a system to inspect, but they do not prove this specific component is defective. Confirm the exact OEM part number and model-specific parts diagram/service information before ordering.