All Installation Instructions for KitchenAid Dishwasher KDTE304LPA0

Lost dishwasher brackets

I called an experienced plumber, who balanced and installed my new dishwasher properly, using the brackets I ordered from Parts Select, after an INEXPERIENCED plumber had tossed the factory-provided mounting brackets out with the shipping carton. Relief!

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Dishwasher Mounting Bracket

Judith from Essex, MA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Inlet valve leaking at water connection

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 machine 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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Water Inlet Valve

Joseph from BIRMINGHAM, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver

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Bottom dishrack had several exposed rusted prongs

I searched for another dishrack that was compatible with our unit. After measuring and searching online I found Partselect website and placed the order. It was a very easy process. I bought the rack without wheels and just removed the ones from our current bottom rack and put them on the new rack.

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Lower Dishrack

Tamera from McKinney, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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Hose threads stripped

I found it best to lay the dishwasher on it's side, this makes it easier to attach a 90 degree hose fitting without cross threading the plastic fitting.

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Water Inlet Valve

Matthew from N KINGSTOWN, RI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Broken Mounting bracket

Removed old part and replaced with new part

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Mounting Bracket

Roy from HIGGINSVILLE, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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There was no problem

I simply had to hook up the power cord to the dishwasher so i could plug it into the outlet rather than direct wire the appliance. Everything went very smoothly. Everything needed for installation other than tools was provided. Easy to follow instructions if you know a little about electrical wiring.

Parts Used:

Power Cord Kit

Briant from Byron, MN
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Someone had used the wrong type of power cord

Recently bought a whirlpool dishwasher, the dishwasher was converted to a portable dishwasher and they did not use the cord application power cord so they machine was blowing our breaker, instructions were very simple and installation was easy!

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Power Cord Kit

Jonathan from DOWNS, KS
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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removed and installed cords with screw driver

Parts Used:

Power Cord Kit

Ronald from VAN BUREN TWP, MI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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installer from lowes di not do it right, forgot to put scew in, instead he used shims, as usuall no more installs from Lowes

followed directions, a kid could have done it,

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Dishwasher Mounting Bracket

Joel from ROLLA, MO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Intermittent power loss

Remove power source, then remove old power cord.Run new power cord through existing opening ang attach to existing power box on bottom o f dishwasher. Install electrical leads and device ground. Reinstall cabinet bottom. Check out operation by running a cycle. All ok!

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Power Cord Kit

Fred from SICKLERVILLE, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

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With qrantz counter top needed to secure dishwasher to side not top of cabinet opening.

Solution was very simple with the side mounting bracket kit, the only problem was somehow one of the brackets was damaged out of the box . There's a slight off-set on the bracket to allow it to fit properly next to the dishwasher but this one had been flatten out. Had to have happened before going into the shipping box because they were very well protected with bubblewrap. Also, brackets are fairly heavy gage metal so it would have taken some amount of force to do this. Fortunately I was was able to bend it back into a useable shape. It wasn't perfect to look at but because it's mounted behind the side of the dishwasher it didn't matter as long as it worked.

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