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KDFE454CSS0 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Instructions

All Instructions for the KDFE454CSS0
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Diverter valve was leaking.
40 of 49 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Dennis from PORTAGE, MI
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver
After shutting off electricity, lay dishwasher on it's side (use a towel to absorb any water) then just use nut driver to remove faulty valve.
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Inoperative door latch replaced by a redesigned latch
35 of 42 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Arthur from NEWNAN, GA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
1. Disconnect power at the breaker, 2. remove two wood screws fastening the dishwasher to the cabinet and slide the unit out approximately 2 inches. 3. Remove old latch strike and replace with redesigned strike. 4. Slide unit in and reattached to cabinet. 5. Remove 11 screws holding inner panel of door assembly and one screw holding user interface unit to door. 6. Disconnect snap cable to latch assembly and replace the latch unit. 7. Reassemble.
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Broken cheap plastic wheels lower rack
33 of 41 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Peter from WESTMONT, IL
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
Popped out old wheel housing. Popped in replacement with a little help from a flathead screwdriver. Easy.
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Leaking under the motor
35 of 48 people found this instruction helpful.
  • John from PERRY, MO
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Unplug the dishwasher,take the screws out of the coutertop,then slide dishwasher out turn it on its side. Then take a torx screwdriver and remove 2 mounting screws. Unplug the wires going into the motor and replace the motor with the new one. But you need to replace the grommet the motor shaft slides up into or it will still leak.
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Wheel on lower shelf broke off
31 of 37 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Dennis from OAKWOOD, IL
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
Simply snap the old one off and snap the new one on. Simple as that less than 15 seconds.
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Plastic clasp on door spring broke
29 of 35 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Stephen from Galt, CA
  • Really Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Pliers
Pulled dishwasher out from under counter. Relaced cord with plastic hook attaching spring to door. Very easy.

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WARNING!!! This is NOT the grommet that goes on the "pump stem" in the center
26 of 29 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Monica from PITTSFORD, NY
  • Very Difficult
  • More than 2 hours
I purchased this misguided by the official response to "Doug" on April 17, 2018, which at the time was labeled as "most helpful". This is NOT the little grommet in the center. This is a big grommet that goes no the supply pump. This is #14 in the diagram. (#15 is actually the clamp that holds it). If you are looking for the little grommet that goes on that stem on the central recirculation pump, that part is not available, it only comes fused on the sump, and for replacing the sump you have to disassemble the whole bottom part of the dishwasher, pumps, sensors, valves, hose...even this big grommet. A lot of work, and since you are at it, you might want to replace both grommets. If you need THIS big grommet (#14) only, then it is not so much work, just take out one clamp, one connected cable, and the grommet to replace. But check if your machine has reusable clamps, because if not, you might want to order a new clamp. Good luck!
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Inlet valve wasn't working
26 of 30 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Melissa from AIKEN, SC
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
Put thread tape on threads. Screwed water hose to part. Pushed hose onto part. Pushed electric clip to part. Screwed part onto washer. Done
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Replaced top rack slider bar
27 of 37 people found this instruction helpful.
  • STEVEN from FAIRFAX, VA
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
Per the you tube video
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Water leak
23 of 28 people found this instruction helpful.
  • J from HARPERSVILLE, AL
  • Very Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I watched the instructional videos that showed how to replace the inlet fill hose/water inlet a couple of times. The repair was exactly as shown. No trouble at all.
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No problems
21 of 24 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Thomas from FLOWER MOUND, TX
  • Really Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Removed old parts by breaking them with a screwdriver. Insert thr stainless slide. As shown by twisting thought through wire rack the rest is easy.
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leaking from door
19 of 20 people found this instruction helpful.
  • charles from MAURICE, LA
  • Very Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
Removed old gasket, cleaned track and replaced gasket-also quit using Cascade pellets and went back to using Cascade powder with a numerical "rating" of 6. The pellets of even 10 caused the washer to leak, obviously too much foam would not float the float to actuate the pump.
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All of the wheels had broken off and the bottom rack was hard to move.
21 of 26 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Cheryl from VANCOUVER, WA
  • Very Easy
  • Less than 15 mins
  • Screw drivers
It was very easy to pry off the old wheel assemblies with a screwdriver and pop the new ones in place. Although the part is called "wheel" it is actually the plastic piece containing two wheels. I thought it was a little confusing to just call it "wheel" as each piece has two wheels. It was an easy repair.
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Wheels broke, wheel axels disolved, other parts broken
25 of 38 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Jerry from MOUNT AIRY, MD
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
Removed and trashed unnecessary extra "stuff" originally provided in top rack by KitchenAid. Followed installation instructions contained with parts. Pictures were poor but usable after studying them. Thanks to whoever developed the replacement instructions - would have been near-impossible without them. Customer service was efficient , polite, helpful, accurate and more than I could have asked. Thank you all
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broken wheel on upper rack slider assembly
19 of 21 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Cara from KENSINGTON, CA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
The left side took 20 minutes the right side took 3 minutes. The instructions do not describe how to remove the old assembly but rather just assume you have already done it. It takes one minute to see how the six parts fit together and then you just have to begin disassembling the easiest piece. The final cover removal required a flat hea d to pry apart two pieces held together in a pressure fit with round tabs locking them in. I was worried about breaking a piece in case the new parts didn't fit properly and I would have to reinstall the old pieces temporarily but you just have to keep the faith and open it up for final removal. Installing the new parts was simple however it would be nice if the images on the instructions were of better quality. The result was perfect and the kit feels more robust than the original parts. There is nothing here an average person can't do with a screwdriver and a little patience.
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