DU8500XT2 Whirlpool Dishwasher - Instructions
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The rubber on the nozzle cap fell off
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Steve J from Brookville, IN
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Unscrewed the old one and replaced it with the new one. My wife actually ordered this Pat and repaired the dishwasher.
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Several of the wheels for the lower rack had fallen off.
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Leo from Idyllwild, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I removed the rack and then pushed down on the old rollers to remove them from the rack. I then installed the new rollers in the same location.
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Water leaking from the right front of appliance
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Gerald from Millbrae, CA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
The repair was simplicity itself. Remover the sprayer arm, removed the torx screws, replaced the seal, and reversed the process of disassembly. When I found out where the dishwasher was leaking from, I called KitchedAid and was ready to replace the overflow float. The part was 42.00 and wouldn't have fixed the problem. When I found this w
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eb site and read other peoples experience, I checked the pump seal, and it was obvious that it had blown out. That saved me a Loy of time and money.
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Rollers had broken on old rack
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joel from jena, LA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Received new rollers promptly as ordered. Removed the old ones by snapping them off and simply snapped the new ones on. Took less than 5 minutes and job was a complete success. Wife happy and I am safe for now
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lower rack wheels
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john from mastic, NY
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
took off the old wheels and put on the new.couldn't be easier.
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lower rack wheels broke off roller assembly
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MARVIN from NESBIT, MS
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
Old tandem rack for rollers popped off lower rack by applying a small amount of pressure. New tandem rack rollers look slightly different, but pop right in place. By replacing all four tandem rack rollers the lower rack glides smoothly in and out of the dishwasher. Entire replacement can be done without tools, by hand in less than fifte
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The poor old dishwasher finally stopped cleaning.
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Boyd from georgetown, TX
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I tried going online to get some diagnostic help and never found a site that had a step by step help plan. I then did a little reading on different sites, to eliminate and perhaps diagnose my problem I use epoxy to glue the impeller(which spun freely) to the screw and it held long enough for me to see how it worked. I surfed sites to find
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the least expensive drain and wash impeller kit. One site had a cheaper price but I chose Parts Select because of the shipping so the end result was the best results for me. I am not sure but the estimated time was 1.7 or 1.8 days delivery that I did not believe would happen. When I received the parts and did the repair my final time from ordering was less than a day and a half. I could not have done the job myself without the video because the parts were very different. My biggest obstacle, other than my ignorance, was some sort of chemical on the screw that would not allow me to loosen it. I used a dremel to cut the head off and then a torch to heat the stub so I could remove it. After I received the kit I saw a chemical on the screw threads so online research told me heat loosens the chemical. My dishwasher is around 25 years old,I have worked on it three times now and replacing the impeller was the most difficult task to date. Should it last and develop another problem I will go to parts select first and start my quest.
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Pump flow rate insufficient to drain tub completely
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Jeffrey from Lewis, NY
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
I watched the video then followed the procedure accessing the impeller/grinder from inside the tub. Had I not watched it, I would have torn into it from the bottom by removing the motor, etc. with disastrous results. I was quite depressed when installation of the impeller kit did not resolve the problem. I remembered fro
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m the survey that 56% of problems were solved with this kit; BUT, another 24% found that the check valve on the discharge line was the problem. So I removed it and lo and behold, it was partially plugged with broken pieces from the old impeller. The 1 page sheet that comes with the kit is simply a diagram of the parts included, there are no instructions ---- watch the video!!! All said and done, my experience with PartSelect was first class. They are 5 Stars in every category and I would highly recommend them.
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Dishwasher Stopped then only made a humming noise.
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Michael from Marysville, PA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishwasher Stopped then only made a humming noise. Started with the Video on your site and it was quite helpful. I had trouble holding the drain impeller with the wrench. Used a drill to bore holes around the center and then broke the outer ring off to get a good hold on the center. Then was able to remove the bolt. The rest of the repair
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was easy. Something had caught the chopper blade and unraveled the spring. Replaced all the parts and it is working fine now.
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I needed to replace the wheels on the dishwasher as one wheel was missing.
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marianne from los angeles, CA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
I used a screwdriver to snap off the old wheel carriers. When Ito attached the new pieces the tray wouldn't close. It was too wide. The person at Part Select was most helpful and patient but I still couldn't get them attached so the tray would fit. Then this week-end I visited my daughter and looked in her dishwasher, not the same
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brand but I could see how they attached, came home tonight and was able to figure it our easily. May I say a visual would have helped but your sales person was excellent.
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After cycle was complete dishes were still dirty
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DOUGLAS from SNOVER, MI
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
followed the basic instructions / diagram supplied, however the impeller was fused to the shaft. Used high speed cutter to remove old impeller and sandpaper to clean up shaft.
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Dishwasher was leaking
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Phil from Bothell, WA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
The repair was fairly simple and made easier with an installation video. The repair went well and there's no more leak.
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Detergent dispenser didn't open consistently
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Evan from Columbus, MS
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
My soap dispenser latch was coated in grit, the gasket was deteriorated, and the spring was barely strong enough to open the door, so the door didn't always latch closed or open when it should. I followed the video and everything went exactly as shown. Once the liner was removed, I discovered the back (including the latch mechanism) was
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covered in soap residue and other gunk. I hosed it off on the backyard and resumed the repair. The dispenser now latches easily and opens with a convincing SNAP. I wouldn't have known how to replace the latch without the video. Great website!
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The dishwasher failed to start.
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Bruce from Boise, ID
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Initially, I was going to call a repair-person to fix the dishwasher, but decided to check and see what was available on-line. I was very surprised to find a video on YouTube for my specific model. Even more surprising was the relative ease to perform the repairs, after watching the video. I have the proper tools, so I disassembled, per t
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he video and found the problem. I was elated to see how easy it was to order the parts kit. It came in three days, and within 1/2 hour after parts arrival, I had the dishwasher purring like a kitten. What an excellent service. If you can turn a screwdriver, you can fix your appliance, via these well-done videos.
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Dishwasher made crunching/grinding noise, then would not drain
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Carole from Holland, PA
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Ordered the drain and wash impeller/chopper kit, which I received in 2 days. Great service. I watched the video on how to install the parts and the video was very clear and made the job seem easy. And it was easy, except for getting the impeller screw out. The impeller top was very brittle and pieces kept breaking off when trying to hold
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it with the adjustable wrench. Robo Grips didn't work any better. The only thing that finally got that screw out was a long handled socket wrench with an extension. You need the extra leverage if the screw is really stuck. Also note that the balls are definitely in the wrong place in the video. You need to remove them when doing the repair, then drop them back into the hole in the gasket/seal cover for the impeller after it is replaced. They will sit side-by-side if installed correctly. Turns out that the crunching/grinding noise was the chopper trying to chop up one of the clips that holds the silverware basket on the bottom rack. It was in many small pieces and had ripped up and split the impeller shaft.The dishwasher is back together and running perfectly. Thank you for very clear instructions on replacing the part and the quick delivery of the product.
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