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KDTE204ESS3 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Instructions

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Dishwasher door falls when opened
First, I bought the door balance link to replace the broken links that connect to the springs.

Because I didn't have enough slack to simply pull out the dishwasher far enough to reach the springs, I had to disconnect the water line and electrical wiring.
The only reason my repair took as long as it did was because there was so little room underneath the dishwasher for disconnecting the water line. I had to buy a shorter adjustable wrench. Also, I had leaks after reconnecting the water line. I had to tighten the compression nut as far as it would go. The nut wrapped around a white substance that had been applied to the threads (I believe this is called pipe tape), which did the trick for sealing the leak.

The repair was a complete success! The parts arrived fast and the information from other customers on the the PartsSelect website was invaluable.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • Mark from Seattle, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Detergent dispenser would not open during wash cycle
Removed the inner panel, remove electrical connection to dispenser, remove dispenser, metal tabs that hold it in, are a bit hard to pry metal tabs, and when installing net dispenser tabs are also a little difficult to pry tabs to install but doable. So far works like it should.
Parts Used:
Detergent Dispenser
  • Rod from CASPER, WY
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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The left front tab holding Rack Adjuster to slide out rail snapped off
I did a Youtube search and discovered there were a couple that showed the replacement in detail. I watch the entire process once and then had my laptop beside the upper rack and paused the video after each step. That worked well
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Upper Rack Adjuster
  • Keith from BRECKENRIDGE, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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A plastic retainer pin for the bottom kick panel was missing.
simply line up the new pin with the rectangular slot in the kick panel and metal panel behind, slide the pin in and turn it with a flat blade screw driver.
NOTE: the original pin was black. A black replacement part cost $29 plus shipping! A knock-off pin was only $6 plus shipping. I got the cheap one and colored it with a black Sharpee marker before installation.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Retainer Clip
  • Todd from ROTONDA WEST, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Tine Row Rusted
At first I thought I needed a new bottom rack for my dishwasher. Out of curiosity, I watched the installation video and realized that the Tine Row installed separately and that was the only part I needed. I am appreciative of being able to access that video and the money I saved. Installation took seconds to complete.
Parts Used:
Tine Row
  • Cheryl von der from HUNTINGTN BCH, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Housing outer piece was broken
Removed old housing parts and replaced them with the new parts I ordered. Very easy
Parts Used:
Adjuster Housing - Left Hand Dishwasher Adjuster Housing Cover Adjuster Arm Clip
  • Larry from MANCHESTER, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Rack tines were corroded
Took off the old wheels and placed them on the new rack - fast and easy if you watch the video.
Parts Used:
Lower Dishrack
  • J Kevin from Pittsburg, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Dishwasher not draining
Very easy to twist off the old pump and replace with new part. Worked perfect after replacement! We just followed you tube instructions
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Drain Pump
  • Tina from BLOOMINGTON, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Wheels would not stay on
I took the old wheel assembly off and snapped the new wheel assembly on. It’s that simple. Note the dishwasher rack needs to be empty. Very pleased with this site. Parts came super fast.
Parts Used:
Lower Dishrack Wheel Assembly
  • Dominic from AURORA, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Replaced the front wheel assembly on lower dishwasher rack
We watched videos on this repair but they didn't matter. All we did was remove the lower rack of the dishwasher. To remove the broken assembly we put pressure behind the wheels pulling them out and up - it popped right off. To install the new wheel assembly, it was easy to see where to align the part and my husband snapped it back in. No tools. Easy peasy.
Parts Used:
Lower Dishrack Wheel Assembly
  • Kathy from Colorado Springs, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Replaced lower dishrack wheel assembly
No instructions were given but I found a YouTube video of the repair and it took less than a minute to install.
Parts Used:
Lower Dishrack Wheel Assembly
  • Jeff from WEST CHESTER, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Water filter needed replacing
The old filter simply unscrews and the new one screws in.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Filter
  • Martha from SAN DIEGO, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The old filter was warped, allowing food into the sprayer system
Replaced the strainer. This keeps the two sprayers clean/clear so they do not clog up. Dishes are cleaner now. Note : if your sprayers are clogged it is a long process to clear out the sprayers. Dishes will not be clean until your sprayers are all cleared.
Parts Used:
Screen
  • George from LYMAN, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Split tine row
Removed broken tin row. Replaced with new tine row. Tokk less than 1 minute.
Parts Used:
Tine Row
  • Janet from MIDDLEBORO, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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two retainers broke and the main part fell apart
pushed the new retainers in the holes and we are set to go
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Push-In Retainer Clip
  • Lois from Great Falls, MT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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All Instructions for the KDTE204ESS3
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