Product review (1 stars): Kitchen Aid/Whirlpool Part #99003605 Inlet and outlet bezel cap
I purchased a rather pricey, two-drawer Kitchen Aid dishwasher in May 2011, and it is March 2013 as it write this, so only 22 months have elapsed. I have had to replace this simple part 3 times now, within that period. The bezel cover attaches to the inside of the dishwasher tub, held by 4 small plastic tabs and, unless I'm mistaken, covers the fan assembly and holds a small fiber filter in place. When used without this bezel cover, the fan will break and/or leaks will ensue.

The problem is that the four tabs, which are small, seem to break off or disintegrate rather easily, as a result of either heat, water, or jostling within the dishwasher -- or a combination of all three. Note that these are PRECISELY what happens inside of each and every dishwasher ever manufactured. Therefore, this is, in my view, a result of poor design and engineering and cheap parts quality.

Who in the world would design and place a part inside of a volatile dishwasher (with water temperatures of 120-140 degrees, as specified by the manufacturer) held fast by four fragile, easily-broken fasteners? I would hazard a guess that it is someone who is interested in planned obsolescence. A smart fix would be to produce a metal bezel cover.

Be warned. DO NOT PURCHASE any Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool, Jenn-Air or other dishwasher that contains this part, pictured above. It will bring you continual problems within months of purchase.

Part #99003605 Inlet and outlet bezel cap