18585 (1988) Kenmore Dishwasher - Instructions
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Dishwasher was leaking
Had to remove entire lower unit from dishwasher but it is a tight fit between the pump inlet flange and the floor.The next problem was to get the E clip off of the valve shaft. I knew the E clip had to be a straight fit when put back on the shaft so I had to straighten out before putting it back on the shaft after putting the new seal on the shaft correctly.Put the solonoid back on and made sure the valve shaft turned freely. Next fun was getting the pump unit back in place. Not easy (clearance) but got-er done!
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Jon from Henderson, NV
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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First silverware basket had a hole in it.
Took out old one and put in the new one. Not hard at all. Thanks
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Jackie from Lebanon, OR
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Replace dishwasher basket
Pulled out old basket with holes at bottom and replaced it with new basket. Perfect fit!
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Kim from DETROIT, MI
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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old silverware basket had slots that were broken and knives would fall through and get stuck.
Opened the box the new silverware basket came in and replaced the broken one.m
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Joanna from SEWELL, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Threads on the cap broken
A no brainer, replaced old fill cap with new fill cap. Delighted I was able to order the part, website is user friendly.
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Martie from FULTON, MO
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Fill Cap Just Keep Turning, Not Locking In Place
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Broggie from Burlington, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Rinse Aid Fill Cap missing from dishwasher in condo I just bought.
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Harry from Franklin, TN
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Could not get the arm to close.
I could not pull it out to get the new one in so I used a dremmel. Then pressed in the new one.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
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David from Pembroke Pines, FL
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Silverware Basket Missing
This is erins dad. She just bought her first home and it was missing the basket. I went online found your company and ordered.
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ERIN from LAS VEGAS, NV
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Replaced Broken Silverware Basket
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Stephen from Palm Desert, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Leaking Drain Valve Shaft Seal
I took the lower cover pannel screws out of the dish washer to view the pump assy. Then remove the solinoid bracket which covered the Drain Valve Seal. The hardest part was removing the star washer in front of the seal. That is where I had to use the pliers to remove it. Then I had to straighten
the washer out so I could reuse it. Pulled old Seal out and replaced with new and reassembled. Test ran a cycle and wasn't leaking any more. Easy fix!
the washer out so I could reuse it. Pulled old Seal out and replaced with new and reassembled. Test ran a cycle and wasn't leaking any more. Easy fix!
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Perry from LaFontaine, IN
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers
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Fill Cap broke off left portion in door
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ALBERT from LYNN, MA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Basket missing from Dishwasher
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Dana from Plano, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Silverware basketcracked
I pulled the old basket out with my right hand and inserted the new basket with my left hand! HA! Maybe 5 seconds!
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Patricia from Lido Beach, NY
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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The dishwasher was missing the silvare basket
Just plopped it in, it fit perfectly! I love it! Very easy to order the part, and very fast shipping! I order it and it took a day to get to me!
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LuAnne from Fairview Heights, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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