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KDFE2 Dishwasher - Instructions

All Instructions for the KDFE2
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A small plastic knob, that holds the top rack of the dishwasher to the slide rail, broke.
15 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Lynn from DUVALL, WA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
My husband called Part Select and described the problem. After we sent a couple of photos to the technician, she determined the part that we needed...a top rack assembly unit...and it arrived within a few days.
I watched the video that Part Select provided and it made the job so much easier than if the new part had been sent with a b ooklet of diagrams and written instructions. The video showed exactly how to dismantle the old part and then install the new part. It was also helpful to compare the part I was working with to the same part on the other side of the rack so that I knew for sure that I had it positioned correctly.
The part and shipping cost about $70. It would have cost more than 3 times as much if I had to call a repairman.
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wash pump stopped working
14 of 16 people found this instruction helpful.
  • christopher from MOSES LAKE, WA
  • Very Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
change out the old pump with new one actually quieter running pump awesome
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Water not draining from the dishwasher
13 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Frederick from BIG PRAIRIE, OH
  • Very Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I watched the video and this was the easiest repair ever. Took longer to disconnect and reinstall than it did to change out the pump. Highly recommended watching the video
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Inlet valve leaking at water connection
17 of 25 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Joseph from BIRMINGHAM, MI
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver
The valve has a plastic fitting to attach the the water line with a hose fitting. Was not carful enough with the original and damaged it attaching the water line. Ordered a replacement fitting. While it is possible to replace the water inlet valve without pulling the dishwasher out from the cabinet found it was easier to get at with the m achine out. The video does and good job of showing the removal and replacing the valve. Easy job, don't be like me and be careful attaching the water line.
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The dishwasher quit circulating the water and cleaning the dishes it filled heated drained
13 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Carol from HARRAH, OK
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
The cost part plus shipping for each piece which was described as not cleaning properly due to not spraying. Each of these prices is part plus shipping, diverter valve $28.32 diverter motor did not fix the problem diverter motor $125.08 did not fix the problem my next option is the motor assembly which comes out to $311.53. I think they l ead you on with the little parts and you work your way up with the big ones expense wise at this point I will simply cut my losses and buy a new dishwasher because I'm almost at what it would cost for a new one and I've had this one for 4 years. When I went to look for what the problem was each one of these said not cleaning properly which I think now is a generic term to just go from the smallest to the largest if I'm going to replace the motor for 300 plus dollars I might as well just buy a new washer
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Bottom Rack Wheel Assembly
15 of 19 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Albert from LIBERTY TWP, OH
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Installation was very easy. The online video was excellent and clear.
Thanks
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Dish washer would not drain properly
14 of 17 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Kelli from BURLINGTON, MA
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
Shut off breaker. Took off front skirt of dishwasher .
Used pliers to loosen the pressure clamp on drain pump , have towel handy as there will be some water. Turn pump to left as you push in on the clip on side of drain pump. It will come out. Remove wire plug from old pump and plug into new pump than insert new pump and turn an d push in till it clicks. Use pliers to pinch hose clamp and push hose onto pump release hose clamp. Turn breaker on. Run a cycle and make sure all is tight before putting skirt on front.
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dishwasher leaking from door
17 of 26 people found this instruction helpful.
  • michael from TUCSON, AZ
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Socket set
it was ok if I would have been sent the correct part, but you sent me the wrong part # and I had to go to the post office and mail it back. the part was not the same number as my order and completely wrong, still waiting for my refund and shipping charges. So you have failed me.
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two wheels sets were Broken
13 of 15 people found this instruction helpful.
  • KEITHCOLONA from ROANOKE, VA
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Removed bad wheel sets using screw driver to help pry broken part loose. Then just snapped in replacement. Took less than 5 mins. Now it works great.
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Drain Pump was giving off a burning smell. When I pulled the dishwasher out it had some light smoke coming from the Drain Pump
13 of 15 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Armand from N STONINGTON, CT
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Shut the power to the dishwasher off. Pulled unit out from under the counter top and raised the left hand side up for easy access. Disconnected the wiring, undid the clips, turned counter clockwise and removed. Reversed the order for installation and Connected the power. Ran several cycles successfully. Problem fixed. Burnt out water pump . Good as new if not better so far. Easy item search, Fast Shipping, Quality Part, Fair Pricing. Thank You Partselect.com
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Dishwasher door falls down as soon as it is unlatched and moved just a few inches open
12 of 12 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Joellen from Castro Valley, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
This kit comes with the link cords and the balance wheels. I only needed the cords. I undid the set screws under the counter edge and slid the Dishwasher out from under the counter. One of the links had a broken cord and the spring had snapped to the very back of the space and was a bit hard to find. I used the good side as a guide to see how to thread the cord correctly. I did not replace the wheels since they appeared to be in good shape and looked like they might be a bit more difficult to replace than just the cord. For a second I thought I had ordered the wrong part because the new cord's attachment point at the hinge did not look exactly like the originals but the new design worked just like the original. I did need one other person to help stretch the spring and hold the door in the best position so I could attach the cord to the hinge. It's working perfectly now and I saved the wheels in case I need them later.
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One side had broken
12 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Arthur from GLENSIDE, PA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
This was tricky, not so much the difficulty of the repair so much as finding the right instructions. There weren’t any on your website. YouTube videos were all over the place in terms of specific set ups. Eventually I found the right one. This would have been very easy and would have taken less than 15 minutes if I had the right instructi ons from the start. Most of my time was taken with searching for instructions.
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No heating for washing or drying
12 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Dewey from UNIONTOWN, AL
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers
Was a cinch just watched the video whole procedure took an hr or so
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Detergent dispenser latch broken
12 of 13 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Benjamin from KNOXVILLE, TN
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
Replaced the detergent dispenser module by first unscrewing the front outer cover from the dishwasher and removing it, then by unplugging the old detergent dispenser, then by bending the metal latch clips outward to remove the old detergent dispenser, then by bending the metal latch clips inward before inserting the new detergent dispense r, plugging the new one into the wiring harness then re-securing the front outer cover of the dishwasher door.

This repair could be done in under 15 minutes but my dishwasher is so old that there was a lot of gunk built-up around the screws that hold the front cover on that I wanted to take my time cleaning up real nice.

The detergent dispenser is VITAL for getting dishes clean. Without it working properly, the detergent will be removed from the wash during the pre-wash/soak function and your dishes will not come out clean. I HIGHLY recommend doing this repair if your detergent dispenser is not working, and I had a great experience with www.PartSelect.com
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Leaking water at bottom corner
12 of 14 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Ells from Stevensville, MD
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
I removed the old gasket. Cleaned the surface under the old gasket and began pressing the new gasket into place. Make sure the gasket is pressed all the way in to properly seat it in the groove. Didn't use the tube of gasket sealer and it worked perfectly no leak,
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All Instructions for the KDFE2
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