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Water inlet valve had frozen and cracked
Turn off water and power to the dishwasher. Remove kickboard cover to gain access below the door (2 screws). Water inlet valve was removed using a 5/16 nut driver (1 screw). It is located on the front left side of the dishwasher as you face the appliance. My dishwasher did not need to be pulled out from the cabinet, so using an adjustable wrench removed the supply line. Used a pair of pliers to remove spring clamp on the other line. I then removed the two wires from the clips on the side of the valve. Installation is the reverse, the wires can be reversed with no consequence.
Very, very simple. The axles are nylon plastic and snap into the plastic-coated metal grid that forms the lower dishwasher rack. Over time they get brittle and break. Replacement consists of snapping the old axle out of the rack and snapping the new one in. I replaced some of the wheels at the same time, as we had lost them. The wheels don't seem to wear out, so if you did this repair in time, you could re-use the wheels. These little axles are EXPENSIVE ($3.50 each!), but for $30 you can replace all eight of them, and your dishwasher rack will work like new again!
removed the two cover in front of the dishwasher then removed the water inlet valve located behind these covers. replaced the old valve with a new valve by connecting the water supply line and the outlet hose going to the dishwasher.
One of the axles broke off, requiring no removal. The other wheel broke off, but the axle remained. That required squeezing (pliers) to push out. Replacement was easy; just put wheel onto axle and push axle through mounting space. Total: 5 minute job.
For several years I endured difficulty in pushing in and pulling out a fully loaded lower dishwasher tray in my KitchenAid Superba dishwasher. The tray would "fall out" out of its "track" and jam requiring me to lift up the whole tray to try to pull it out. Then one of the plastic roller "axles" broke and its wheel fell off. So I went on to Part Select's website to find a replacement. When I got it in the mail I replaced the one that broke. I noticed how much more rigid the wheel then ran on its "track." So I replaced all the roller axles and, lo and behold, the lower tray does not jam anymore. It rolls just like new! I am very satisfied. Chris from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
A roller came off the bottom washer tray in the dishwasher because of broken axle
I removed the broken axle with the help of a small screwdriver and replaced it with a new one. Then I installed a new roller, which was easy because all I had to do was push it on with my fingers.
One of the easiest repairs I've ever made on anything and now I'm happy because my wife is happy!
I just installed the new part. There were no tools required. I bought an extra part I ordered the part on Monday, and it arrivefor the other side in case it breaks. d by FedEx the next day. I live in Southern California.
