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18585 (1988) Kenmore Dishwasher - Instructions

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Dishwasher was leaking
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jon from Henderson, NV
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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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First silverware basket had a hole in it.
2 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jackie from Lebanon, OR
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Took out old one and put in the new one. Not hard at all. Thanks
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Fill Cap Just Keep Turning, Not Locking In Place
6 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Broggie from Burlington, NJ
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
I Just Open Door And Put Fill Cap In And Turn That It
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Replace dishwasher basket
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Kim from DETROIT, MI
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Pulled out old basket with holes at bottom and replaced it with new basket. Perfect fit!
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old silverware basket had slots that were broken and knives would fall through and get stuck.
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Joanna from SEWELL, NJ
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Opened the box the new silverware basket came in and replaced the broken one.m
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Threads on the cap broken
1 person found this instruction helpful.
  • Martie from FULTON, MO
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
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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Fill Cap broke off left portion in door
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • ALBERT from LYNN, MA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
Used drill and easy out to remove broken part, then put in new one
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Rinse Aid Fill Cap missing from dishwasher in condo I just bought.
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Harry from Franklin, TN
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Opened package, removed cap and screwed it in place.
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Silverware Basket Missing
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • ERIN from LAS VEGAS, NV
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
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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Replaced Broken Silverware Basket
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Stephen from Palm Desert, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Simply took out old and put in new
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Leaking Drain Valve Shaft Seal
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Perry from LaFontaine, IN
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers
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. Pu lled 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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Could not get the arm to close.
4 of 11 people found this instruction helpful.
  • David from Pembroke Pines, FL
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
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.
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leaking shaft seal
1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • JOHNNY from ASHLAND, VA
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Well disassembly was good - removed the spring cam assembly on the dump valve cam, then two screws of the solenoid to remove the solenoid, beyond that the repair became a little tough since the seal / shaft retainer wasdifficult to remove. The shaft has a grove which the retainer clip is hard to remove from, and once removed - it deform ed, so i installed the seal using a nut driver as a seal press to evenly press it into place. then had to work the retainer with a small set of pliers to reshape it, then reaasembled in place which is when i realized why it was hard to get off due to the shaft grove, which as well as holds the seal it also aligns the shaft latteraly in the pump housing, but after putting it all together and firing up the dishwasher, no leaks and it was an hour laying on my side which i feel was worth it, thx jon
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Basket missing from Dishwasher
1 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Dana from Plano, TX
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Just set it in as it was exactly as described and ordered.
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dishwasher was filling up .but it was,nt washing .had a repair man looked at it and said it needed a seal .so we bought it and install it our self and .it wasn,t that it was the moter .instead of a seal .
3 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Sebrana from Tompkinsville, KY
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
took the moter off and the impellar off replaced the impeller .back and turn the washer back on but it still wouldnt .wash .the moter wouldnt turn .so had the moter tested and it was the moter . found out how and what to look for on you tube .it was a big help in how to fix your washer .typed in model and what kind portable .it was easy . thank you for haveing my part also .and shipping was real fast .
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All Instructions for the 18585
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