KUDS30SXWH2 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Instructions

Most of the repair is simple. You remove the 2 retaining clips on each rack adjuster. Do one rack adjuster at a time. The trick comes in with the alignment of the center opening in the rack adjuster with the mechanism that allows the rack to move up and down. I had no instructions; and, that part of the repair is not intuitive. With a combination of depressing the rack height lever and simultaneously sliding the rack adjuster to meet it, I was finally able to engage both components, allowing the rack to slide up and down. Later, I also had to replace the broken retaining clips. That repair is self-evident. The clips snap on and off. Just watch the orientation.

snap it back in.

exactly as your great video suggested.thanks

Read comments on-line here. Then removed both drawers, removed one screw from top filler tube. Gently pulled tube down just enough to remove small "button", after first putting a cloth over entire bottom of dishwasher to catch it if it, or screw, fell. Button goes in "pointy side" down. Squeezed new spinner onto button until it "popped" on. Replaced top screw, drawers and ran a load. Worked perfectly. Button was worn out. Would be nice if only button could be purchased.

Removing and Replacing the Rack Adjuster on a Model KUD30FXSS4 Dishwasher

Go to the PartSelect website from which you ordered the Rack Adjuster (part “4”) and print an illustration of the top rack. The model show is KUD30FXPA1, but there are essentially no differences. The only difference I could find is there are two (2) parts“5” and two (2) parts “6,” whereas on my dishwasher there was only one (1) of each.

Begin by taking a small screwdriver and gently removing part “5.” Next, slide the Rack Adjuster down as far as possible and gently remove part “6.” I found that removing this part did not require a screwdriver; instead gently twisting would get it to come off.

The next disassembly is to separate part “9” from part “2.” Part “2” fits inside the top and two sides of part “9.” There is a round tab near the bottom of part “9” on each side that goes into a corresponding hole near the bottom of part “2.” Gently insert the screwdriver between the sides of the two parts near the bottom and twist the screwdriver slightly. The tab will come out of the hole and the slight twisting will move it enough so that it will stay out. Do the same on the other side. Then insert the screwdriver about middle ways of the two parts and they should easily separate. With the Rack Adjuster slid as far down on the rack as it will go, take the screwdriver and gently pry out part “3.” I found that working from the bottom of each leg rather than from the top was the easiest way. Your Rack Adjuster is disassembled.

Replacing the part is just putting all the parts back together in reverse order. Use the Rack Adjuster on the opposite side of your upper rack as a guide of the proper location and orientation of the new one. Two things are particularly helpful here is there is a flat tab on the upper corner on each side of part “9.” Those tabs go into corresponding slots on part “2.” Second, the upside down blue “V-shaped” structure on part “2” goes into a corresponding slot on the Rack Adjuster.

Begin reassembly by placing the Rack Adjuster in the proper location and orientation on the top rack. Place part “2” on the rack properly with the blue item mentioned above into the corresponding slot of the Rack Adjuster. Insert the flat tabs of part “9” into the slots of part “2.” With a screwdriver, gently work the tabs at bottom of part “9” into the corresponding holes on part “2.” Replace parts “3,” “5,” and “6.” No screwdriver is needed for these replacements.

The Rack Adjuster is ready for use.

Difficulty: Little if one uses these directions and works gently

Tools Needed: One small flat-head screwdriver

The dishwasher was so load I was sure the pump had a bad bearing. . . After reading the on line comments I examined the chopper and it looked ok. As it turned out the damage was on the shaft and caused the shaft to lock onto the screen without the ability for the spring to work it must have caused excess pressure making the loud noise. I replaced the chopper and now the dishwasher is very quiet again. To replace I took out the baskets and four screw on the big screen and one more screw on the chopper cover then I had to pull on the chopper with moderate force and install the new one . Then I put back the covers and basket. . . Very easy

pieces snap together - having the new piece made it easier to figure out how to dis-assemble the broken part from what had to remain with the new one. Not obvious in all cases how it comes apart but figured it out in a few minutes - have to be careful not to break anything else.

Very easy to repair. Took off two supporting clips, opened up the shelf adjuster and replaced part. Be careful prying open the adjuster

you need to remove 3 clips which is very easy and straight forward. The more difficult part is removing the adjustment slide, the main part. A few words of instruction with the part would have been very helpful. I kept moving the part around until it snapped out. Realignment to put the new part back in was trial and error. It finally slipped in and reinserting the three clips was easy.

I bought only ajusters #4 and used the old #5,#6,#3,#9.If you think they may break you might whant to order these also.Study which side of rack the part is on that you are about to remove.Dissconnect part #5 from rack and slide down to remove from #4.Slide #6 down to remove from #4. Part #3 has two pins on back side ,squeeze and push to remove from #4. #9 has two pins on either side at bottom,use screw driver to push out sides of part #2 to remove pins from holes.Top will slide down out of slots at the top of #2. Assembly- Start with #5and #6 to help hold adjusters in place,then #3 and #9. I hope this will help you.

Installed brackets

1. Remove top rank. Do this by opening the clips at the end of each railing. This allows the rack to slide out. 2. With a screwdriver take apart the rack adjuster. Be careful not to break the adjuster clips. 3. Reassemble new rack adjuster with clips. 4. Hint: Take apart and reassemble each side separately. This way you will always have one assembled side as a reference when putting everything back together.

It was a little scary pulling the parts apart from each other. I found that placing a screwdriver through the center and pulling the plastic apart. As you do this try and push the other plastic wider with your hands and they will pop apart. Putting them back is a easy .Good Luck

Remove power to the machine. My particular installation did not require physically removing water and drain lines. Remove the dishwasher from the cavity. Put a towel or two down on the floor. Lay the washer on its face on the towels and this orients the motor in the up position on the bottom of the washer. CAREFULLY unplug the motor wiring harness but if possible, leave the heating element connection in place as spade connectors tend to lose their grip with multiple engagements. Remove the single bolt located between the motor and stainless bottom of the cavity that locks the motor in place. Leave it in the cardboard shield, that really helps in reinstalling it. CCW rotation of the motor disengages it from its housing. Work the motor straight up and out of the housing. This was the most difficult part of the entire process due to the metal housing not quite clearing the plastic pump housing where they mate, but its do-able. Nothing should have to be forced. Now you have the motor in hand. Be very attentive how and what order you disassemble. Remove the back of the motor housing to block the armature to remove the impeller. DO NOT NICK THE FIELD WIRING IN THE MOTOR. I believe the threads were left hand but I don't remember the rotation. They do tighten in the direction of the motor rotation though. Carefully pry the seal out of the pump housing with many short lifts as to not mar the housing itself. Added a little dishwashing detergent on the outside of the new seal and carefully pushed it into place with the end of my screwdriver. Don't cut yourself on the metal insert in the center of the seal.Reassemble the impeller to the shaft WITH the spacer that comes with the new impeller kit. Make sure the impeller is tightened down completely to the end of the threads to insure proper clearances when reassembled. Don't force or over tighten. You'll feel a positive stop. Reassemble the motor to the housing Lubricate the housing o ring seal on the outside with a VERY small amount of dishwashing liquid lest you create a suds factory on startup. Replace the holding bolt on the pump housing. Reconnect the motor leads and heater element if removed. Stand the washer back up. There will probably be water around the door area from the pump when the machine is returned to the upright position. Reconnect lines and check under the pump housing for leaks while in operation being careful not to get into moving parts or electrical connections. Good luck.

Followed video on your site rapair was the same as the video