KUDS30IXBL1 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Instructions

Pulled the dishwasher out. Un-hooked the springs from the frame- removed both balance cords and replaced with the new ones. It couldn't be easier.

Pulled diswasher out, removed old part, hooked end of new cord to spring and other end to post (by hand, easy). Also replaced the cord guide/roller with a revised part that came in the kit (both sides, one screw) that eliminated the terrible noise the door previously made whenever it was opened (since new).

Removed screws securing dishwasher to countertop, slid dishwasher out to expose door balance system, replaced broken link and reinstalled dishwasher.

Make sure the dishwasher is empty (to keep the weight down) Removed bottom plate of dishwsher. Removed screws attaching dishwasher to the countertop. Lowered dishwasher (foot balancers). Slid dishwasher out. Found spring on broken balance kit. Removed old plastic pulley by removing mounting screw (new part has two wheels that spin to prevent the cords from breaking - less tension) put in new plastic pulleys Upper part has to be alliigned and turned 1/4 turn then secure with screw on lower end. Attach cord to spring. THEN pull on the spring to give some slack to the cord and then feed into the serpentine mechanism. I first tried to put it though the two pulleys and then attach the spring to the frame. This was impossible. If you just attach it to the frame first, you can easily feed it through the two pulleys in just 20 seconds. Since the new mechanism is better, I did both sides this time. The second side took only 2 minutes, while the first side took 10. After you attach these slide the dishwasher back in place. Reallign it with the cabinet. Reattach the upper screws to the countertop. Re-raise the dishwasher with the adjusting screws on the feet so it is level and at the proper height. Put back on the lower plates with the two screws. And then start washing dishes.

The door balance kit comes with two pullys and two cords, one for each side of the door. The cords have plastic tips which wear out and break every few years. Just slide the dishwasher out about 1/2 way and snap the new cords between the door and the spring going around the pully. It is easy to see and easy to reach. I received my door balance kit from Partslect in about 3 days. Thanks, Partslect, you saved me a service call and a long wait while they ordered the parts.

I pulled the dishwasher out from the canbinet and replaced the broken rope assembly. I can't believe that they use a rope for this versus a cable. The made a design change that would help improve on the failure I had.

Repair was easy. We have had problems with ALL our kitchen aid appliances. Combo micro oven the worst. Very expensive repairs after 3 years. Never again

My husband was able to take the original part off that had cracked and replace the part within 15 minutes on both sides

Removed old balance link lines and poorly designed roller system with new lines and improved design rollers.

simply put it on!

Very simple repair when you're supplied with the proper parts. Their delivery time is exceptional !

The PartSelect video was quite good. I viewed it before ordering to determine if I was confident that I could do the repair and reviewed it again immediately before performing the repair as a refresher. Here are a few extra items of information: (1) There was plenty of extra length in the drain hose and electrical connections, so I only needed to disconnect the hot water supply before pulling the dishwasher out from under the cabinet. (Be sure the circuit-breaker is opened and test for dead on the dishwasher electrical supply.) This simplified later re-connecting and tightening and dealing with drips. (2)When I tipped the dishwasher onto its side, a bit more water than expected drained from the sump out onto the kitchen floor. I put 2 2x4 blocks under the dishwasher side to prevent the insulation from getting wet. (3)When loosening the 3/8" retention bolt and shield, I needed to use a flexible screwdriver shaft and a nutdriver socket on the end of the flexible shaft, since a brace under the dishwasher prevented a straight-on approach. (4)The guidance on the video showing the amount of wiggling to remove the old impeller/motor was valuable, since it provided confirmation that some repetition of the twist and pull motion was needed/expected. (5)Finally, it can be helpful to carefully track which is the old motor and which is the new, since if one inadvertently places them next to each other, the only identifiable difference may be a small amount of water in the old impeller assembly. (One would hate to inadvertently re-install the old motor.) Re-assembly was easy and straightforward.

Followed retro fit instructions, it went great !

Forget about trying to lube these hinges! This is a "known problem" relating to the nylon cord and pulley configuration. The real solution is to replace this faulty part and it's really easy to do... check out KitchenAid site for help.

Easy to find part online, quick delivery, new part had different end but site claimed it fits my brand/model and it DID! One of my few true "five minute jobs"