DU401 Jenn-Air Dishwasher - Instructions
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Dishwasher was overfilling
Remove lower cover, 4 Phillips screws. Remove bracket with float switch, two hex head screws in the rear. After removal pull switch wires, two in plastic housings. Remove float switch, one small Phillips head screw. Remove float switch lever, one Phillips head screw. Clean the bracket and lever. Replace the lever and lube with silicone. Replace the float switch, (new one) and replace wires. Reinstall install bracket with original hex head screws. Replace lower cover. Done.
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James from AMISSVILLE, VA
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set
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upper spray arm nut was broken
found the parts ordered them an poof dishwasher us as good as new
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janet from waterford, CT
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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Detergent dispenser would not always dispense detergent
It was either the timer assembly of the Dispenser cup assembly. After looking at the dispenser critically< it appeared that the cam was quite worn. The replacement was accomplished by removing the bottom part of the door (4 screws) and then removing the dispenser cup (8 hex-head screws). If you keep the starter lever to "off" there is not power to the timer and you do not need to disconnect power
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john from union, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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The drive belt was too old and it broke. It was not draining the water inside the dishwasher.
I opened the bottom part of the dishwasher, from there you can see all parts of the motor including the pulleys where the broken belt came from. From here, I took the new belt, placed some silicon all around it and installed it by rotating the pulleys clockwise until the belt wraps around it.
Then I tested it by turning the control on the Wash/Rinse mode and it started to drain the water right away.
DONE!
NO PROBLEM!!!
PS.
THANK YOU FOR DELIVERING IT ON TIME.
Then I tested it by turning the control on the Wash/Rinse mode and it started to drain the water right away.
DONE!
NO PROBLEM!!!
PS.
THANK YOU FOR DELIVERING IT ON TIME.
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Rafael from Porter Ranch, CA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Soap door wouldn't open.
Removed four screws that hold front panel. Disconnected two wires, removed six screws, cleaned of old gasket material. Installed new gasket and soap dispenser with six screws. replaced two wires. replace front panel.
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Charles from Cement City, MI
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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The door gasket was leaking.
My daughter and son removed the old gasket and installed the new one. It went well.
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Margaret from Westampton, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Broken belt
This was a pain to change due to very limited access. Also belt had very little stretch. Had to really put some thought in it before attempting.
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Kelly from Forty Fort, PA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
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Detergent cup would not dispense/open
It is realatively simple to replace the dispenser cup. Revove the 4 screws on the inside edge of the door (Not the upper screws for the upper
control panel). The front cover will come away exposing the dispenser cup. Using a 1/4 nut driver
remove the 6 (I think) screws after unplugging the electrical connector. (Be sure & replace in the same position.) After removing the screws, the unit will easily come away. Clean the old gasket remnants & crud well and place the new gasket and cup in line with the nut holes.
control panel). The front cover will come away exposing the dispenser cup. Using a 1/4 nut driver
remove the 6 (I think) screws after unplugging the electrical connector. (Be sure & replace in the same position.) After removing the screws, the unit will easily come away. Clean the old gasket remnants & crud well and place the new gasket and cup in line with the nut holes.
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James from Marietta, GA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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belt on old maytag dishwasher broke
removed screws that secured cover plates. discovered that belt was broken. ordered new belt. ordered friday; delivered monday. read some previous repair experiences.
the trick to getting belt onto the pulleys is to first wrap it around the spindle part. then set the belt into the motor pulley groove. carefully start working the belt in the other pulley into the groove while rotating both pulleys. i had to lay on my stomach on the floor to do this, but it did not take very long. once the belt is in place, lubricate it with the included gel. took about 20 minutes with some trial and error.
the trick to getting belt onto the pulleys is to first wrap it around the spindle part. then set the belt into the motor pulley groove. carefully start working the belt in the other pulley into the groove while rotating both pulleys. i had to lay on my stomach on the floor to do this, but it did not take very long. once the belt is in place, lubricate it with the included gel. took about 20 minutes with some trial and error.
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Ed from Cupertino, CA
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Soap Dispenser did not always open due to leak around the stem
Removed front panel by removing four screws. Used 5/16 nut driver to remove six screws holding dispenser and disconnected two wires. Inserted new dispenser and reattached cover. Longest time taken was to realign cover properly. Best approach seemed to install with door as near vertical as possible and to start screws by hand. ONLY FOUR screws hold the panel in place. Very easy repair for anyone. part arrived sooner than expected.
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Jim from Woodbridge, VA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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soap cup would not open for second wash cycle
bimetallic latch to release soap cover was broken.
Had to order entire soap cup assembly to get the bimetallic strip. Removed strip from new assembly and replaced broken strip. Put remainder of cup in box and saved for spare parts.
Had to order entire soap cup assembly to get the bimetallic strip. Removed strip from new assembly and replaced broken strip. Put remainder of cup in box and saved for spare parts.
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Lewis from Brentwood, TN
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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belt broke
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gary from elk grove, IL
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Both motor clips broken - >40 year old dryer!!
Removed the back - Saw the broken clips on the base of the dryer (the wires to the motor were pulling out because the motor was slipping).
Guessed that the parts were motor clips (no pix in the web site!)
Got the parts in post - they were identical except needed some rubber grips inside to hold tight (Used pieces of bike tire inner tube cut to fit for this.) Attached clips. Works fine!!
(Son is an engineer - he found the problem. Husband is a retired doctor - he couldn't!! but together they
supplied the muscle)
Sue (67 years old)
Guessed that the parts were motor clips (no pix in the web site!)
Got the parts in post - they were identical except needed some rubber grips inside to hold tight (Used pieces of bike tire inner tube cut to fit for this.) Attached clips. Works fine!!
(Son is an engineer - he found the problem. Husband is a retired doctor - he couldn't!! but together they
supplied the muscle)
Sue (67 years old)
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susan from Socorro, NM
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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replaced broken belt
lostened motor mounts,
streched belt across pulleys,
thghtened motor tension
replaced access panel.
streched belt across pulleys,
thghtened motor tension
replaced access panel.
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Michael from Edina, MN
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Wrench set
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the washer got to where it would run and stop and repete
had to remove the iner door plate and remove the main switch or latch to get to the micro switches witch one had over heated over time,it is working like new at this time.
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J.T. from Natchez, MS
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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