363147 Kenmore Dishwasher - Instructions
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Motor/Pump Siezed - Only Getting A "Humming" Sound
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Scott from Oklahoma City, OK
- A Bit Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Only getting "humming" sound from dishwasher. Although water had filled the dishwasher tub, pump/motor would not operate. After some research, figured the motor had siezed and I had to replace the pump/motor assembly as mentioned on this site. The kit came in a couple days and I reserved a Sunday afternoon for the repair which I had neve
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r done before. Hardest part of repair was unhooking and removing dishwasher from under counter and then getting it back in proper place. I would suggest providing some instruction within the repair instructions showing how the dishwasher is installed or how to remove it as I had never installed one so I was not quite sure what screws etc I needed to remove on the dishwasher itself to start to remove it? I was able to find the original installation instruction for the dishwasher and found that all you had to do was remove two screws from the inside top of the dishwasher which were securing it to the bottom side of the kitchen counter and then the whole thing just slides out. Once removed, turned dishwasher over to access bottom where pump/motor is located. After determining which diagram to use with the instructions, proceeded to replace the motor/pump assembly. It came out easily after wrestling with some corroded bolts/nuts and the existing pump inlet and outlet hose clamps. Mine were old and worthless and no new ones (3-4") are supplied with the kit. Had to run to hardware store to get new hose clamps for the inlet/outlet of the pump before intalling new one. Suggest new hose clamps be provided with the kit. Only thing that was not too clear in instructions was when reconnecting power wiring harness to motor. By looking closely at the instruction diagram I was able to locate what looked to be the right power extension harness from the bag of parts and attach it to the existing power wire harness and the new motor. Suggest also that you somehow better distinguish or identify the proper way the power wire harness should be fastned to the motor? The existing power wires were both the same color and both the female and male connections for the power at the new motor were identical leaving you to guess which wire goes to which connection. After re-installing dishwasher, put about a gallon of water in bottom of unit prior to starting and then put it through a few cycles. It has been working just like new. Suggest having a helper when removing and re-installing dishwasher from under kitchen counter to assist with the power cord, water line, drain line, and help to turn the dishwasher upside down and right side up again.
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spray arm falls off
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JAMES from AUBURN, WA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Turn off power at breaker box.
Remove lower covers and 2 screws into counter top.
Verify sufficient length on water and electrical connection to allow sliding dishwasher out approx. 2/3. I disconnected the electrical at the j box on the dishwasher. If you must disconnect the water line, shut off supply, usually located under nea ... Read more rby sink, and provide a rag or sponge for small amounts of water left in supply line.
Carefully pull back the insulation to expose two screws on top where water line runs into the center.
Pull the top tray part way out and reach in to hold the spray arm while removing the screws. The spray arm will easily drop out.
Hold the new spray arm in place making sure the raised screw posts push into the holes, then reinstall the two screws. Done. Pull insulation back into place, retape if necessary. Reconnect electrical and water if necessary.
Slide unit back in, checking alinement. Rescrew to counter top and reinstall lower covers. Task complete. 15 mins if prepared. 30 mins if both elect. & water are disconnected and you are somewhat hesitant.
Remove lower covers and 2 screws into counter top.
Verify sufficient length on water and electrical connection to allow sliding dishwasher out approx. 2/3. I disconnected the electrical at the j box on the dishwasher. If you must disconnect the water line, shut off supply, usually located under nea ... Read more rby sink, and provide a rag or sponge for small amounts of water left in supply line.
Carefully pull back the insulation to expose two screws on top where water line runs into the center.
Pull the top tray part way out and reach in to hold the spray arm while removing the screws. The spray arm will easily drop out.
Hold the new spray arm in place making sure the raised screw posts push into the holes, then reinstall the two screws. Done. Pull insulation back into place, retape if necessary. Reconnect electrical and water if necessary.
Slide unit back in, checking alinement. Rescrew to counter top and reinstall lower covers. Task complete. 15 mins if prepared. 30 mins if both elect. & water are disconnected and you are somewhat hesitant.
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Dispenser cap would not stay in place because it had melted
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Patricia from Clifton, NJ
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
First I opened the package and screwed the new dispenser cap into place.
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Motor and pump kit was easy, but the panel was a bit difficult. Lining up pnl to mount and adding the nut plates.
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Roderick from SNELLVILLE, GA
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Remove two front mount screws from counter top
Lower dishwasher floor feets
Pulled electric leads cover and disconnect electric leads
Pulled dishwasher out and leaned on it's back
Sorry missed a step turn off breaker to dishwasher
Removed water line and drain hose
Removed motor/pump using only a socket setup ... Read more and cross tip screw driver
Installed new motor/pump using same tools as removal
Stand dishwasher back up push back into space and reconnect all item mention in removal
Turn back on breaker
Ops check dishwasher
Done.
Lower dishwasher floor feets
Pulled electric leads cover and disconnect electric leads
Pulled dishwasher out and leaned on it's back
Sorry missed a step turn off breaker to dishwasher
Removed water line and drain hose
Removed motor/pump using only a socket setup ... Read more and cross tip screw driver
Installed new motor/pump using same tools as removal
Stand dishwasher back up push back into space and reconnect all item mention in removal
Turn back on breaker
Ops check dishwasher
Done.
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Leaking water pump
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John from Palatine, IL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Disconnect water line and screws (2) holding dishwasher under cabinet, and clamp for wastewater line. Pulled dishwasher out, turned on its side, and removed pump. Disassembled pump per instructions (great instructions) and installed new parts. Reversed to reassemble and except for a loose clamp that leaked (I tightened) it went well.
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Just under 1 hour.
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water wouldn't pump out
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Anthony from huntington beach, CA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
The Solenoid black plastic had melted around the solenoid shaft. I unplugged the solenoid, removed 2 screws,then one C clip and pulled the the unit out. The new solenoid is difficult to install all together as the shaft it goes on holds it all together when both springs are installed - - so I installed in one piece, with the 2 screws, e
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xcept for the white plastic thing, the C clip that holds it on the shaft, and one of the two springs - - these three items went on separately. I wanted to thank the help your expert gave, but I couldn't figure how to do that.
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Severe lwater leak around door
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Merle from Boulder, CO
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed door panel. Removed old door seal and cleaned seal recess. Installed new seal. Replaced door panel on door and ran a cycle to check for leaks. Readjusted door latch to correct small leak. Ran another leak test. Job complete and wife is happy!
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Leaked at bottom while running
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Robert from Wyckoff, NJ
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed seven screws that held the inside panel to door. removed inside panel to work area and cleaned. After carefully observing the position of the old gasket, it was easily removed and the new one but in its place. Replaced the door being careful toalign the handle before tightly securing all seven screws. Repair worked, no more leak.
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Dishwasher leaked
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Robert from Colleyville, TX
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
Plumber had suggested trying a new gasket rather than replace the dishwasher. Ordered one and installed it. Cleaned door and installed gasket in about 30 minutes. So far it works great .... and ... cheaper than new dishwasher.
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Motor froze up on dishwasher
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Raymond from Oshkosh, WI
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed dishwasher, took off motor, and ordered part. It was delivered in a timely fashion (3 days). Determined which directions to follow. Used screwdriver to hook up motor. Put dishwasher back into cabinet area, made sure there were no leaks before fastening the dishwasher in place. Took about 1/2 hour to complete process. Very satisfie
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Rinse Aid Fill Cap melted because it landed next to the heating element because it wasn't screwed in
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Helen from Carol Stream, IL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Simply screwed in new cap
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A mouse chewed through the hoses to the dishwasher
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THERESA from HENDERSON, NV
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench set
Ordered the part online and replaced the hoses. Very easy...took maybe 20 minutes
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poor dish washing
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THOMAS from LACONIA, NH
- A Bit Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Read directions. They were poorly drawn. Set them aside. Opened up unit on December 26th. I made careful observation of the wiring, two hoses, one metal bracket, the hose two clamps, and then proceeded. Instructions said 1 to 2 hours, to complete. Ha Ha, perhaps if you've done it before. It was actually really closer to four hours.
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When done, it worked perfectly. The best part, my wife said: "This was the best Christmas present ever!" That made my day! Dishes are clean again, just like new! Thank you: www.PartsSelect.com.
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Dishes not clean after wash,White film all over.
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Carl from Corpus Christi, TX
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers, Socket set
Pulled unit out of cabinet took two top screws out of spinner spray arm and put back together.Old sprayer was plugged up not letting wash go through.Thanks for helping me fix and not replace unit.Saved at least 400.
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at start of the wash cycle did not take in any water
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wojciech from bayonne, NJ
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
very easy old part out new part in direct replacement, fit right in and it is working. Great deal and about half of the price than ge website. Thank you.
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