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KDS15 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Overview

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Water Inlet Valve – Part Number: WP4171000
Water Inlet Valve
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PartSelect #: PS11742317
Manufacturer #: WP4171000
This valve replaces old two coil valves. The attaching solenoid on the valve open and close according to the desired amount of water needed.
$101.31
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BASKT-WARE – Part Number: W11175758
BASKT-WARE
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PartSelect #: PS12348387
Manufacturer #: W11175758
$72.28
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Dishrack Kit (Blue) – Part Number: 9741982
Dishrack Kit (Blue)
PartSelect #: PS402141
Manufacturer #: 9741982
This upper dishrack assembly kit comes complete with the upper spray arm, a water supply tube, and the rollers. This light blue dishrack kit is intended for use with dishwashers of the KD18 through to the KUD23 series.
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Lower Dishrack Only – Part Number: WP4172117
Lower Dishrack Only
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PartSelect #: PS11742325
Manufacturer #: WP4172117
This lower dishrack does not include the rollers, axles or corner splash guards. The color of the rack is no longer blue, but light ice gray.
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Door Switch with Actuator – Part Number: 9740712
Door Switch with Actuator
PartSelect #: PS401929
Manufacturer #: 9740712
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Drain Valve Kit – Part Number: 4163075
Drain Valve Kit
PartSelect #: PS355028
Manufacturer #: 4163075
This drain valve kit comes with a bracket that will fit dishwashers with the KD15 to the KD20 series. You will need to order a drain tube hose with this drain valve kit.
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Silverware Basket – Part Number: 4160207
Silverware Basket
PartSelect #: PS354262
Manufacturer #: 4160207
This light blue silverware basket is just over 13 inches long. It does not have a cover for any of the sections, but there is a handle at either end so that you can quickly and easily remove it from y...
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BLOWER – Part Number: 4162742
BLOWER
PartSelect #: PS354925
Manufacturer #: 4162742
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Impeller and Seal Kit - five pieces – Part Number: 4160551
Impeller and Seal Kit - five pieces
PartSelect #: PS354322
Manufacturer #: 4160551
This pump impeller and seal kit comes in five pieces. Use this kit for your Whirlpool/KitchenAid brand dishwasher of the KD15, KD16, or KD17 series.
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GASKET – Part Number: 4160249
GASKET
PartSelect #: PS354263
Manufacturer #: 4160249
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DISCONTINUED – Part Number: 4161484
DISCONTINUED
PartSelect #: PS354511
Manufacturer #: 4161484
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HEATER – Part Number: 9740629
HEATER
PartSelect #: PS401910
Manufacturer #: 9740629
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Common Symptoms of the KDS15

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dishwasher not washing well
I turned off the CB for the DW and the water supply to the DW.
I disconnected the electrical connections on the water inlet valve. I then removed the panels from the lower part of the dishwasher, I pulled the water inlet line off and then the water return line off.

I replaced the valve. The only problem I ran into is that the inlet portion required a new brass "ell" - the one that was on the old piece would have of course been ok, however, it was solidly in place in the old water inlet valve

the only other issue, and one that would probably be commonly encountered - when I first went to turn off the water supply to the DW, the valve leaked - I was fortunate to be able to take the valve apart, clean it and put it back in place
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • Joseph from Raleigh, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Water Inlet Valve Broken
First I removed two lower panels at bottom of dishwasher beneath the loading door using nut drivers. There had been a problem in that the dishwasher was not filling with water during any of the cycle. I closed the water supply. I removed the old water inlet valve completely using pliars to open the hose clamp at the outlet anbd remove the hose. Then used a I/2 "" wrench to remove the copper inlet line. Then I used a screw driver to remove the inlet valve mounting screws. I put the valve in my garage vise to remove the pipe fitting. Everything was reusable on the new valve. I just cracked opened the water supply to make sure water pressure was available to the valve inlet side and reassembled everything. Started the dishwasher and problem solved.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • William from Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Poor wash - insufficient water in rinse and wash cycles
Fairly simple to replace the valve. Water input side was a rubber hose that required pliers to squeeze the ring seal and slide it down the hose. Copper pipe on the output side was attached with a 3/8 compression fitting.

I did need to transfer a brass elbow from the old part to the new one.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • John from Columbia, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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