KDTM704KPS3 Whirlpool Dishwasher - Instructions

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!

After pulling the dishwasher out, I was able to determine the leak was occurring around the plastic nuts on the end of the heating element. I removed the heating element and saw that even though there were washers on the ends that protruded through the backside of the machine, they really weren't sealing the holes the element was sticking ... Read more through. Looking at YouTube videos on the installation procedure, I noticed the element being installed had a sort of metal grommet permanently affixed to each end and the rubber washers were between the grommet and the dishwasher body. I ordered the new part and saw this to be when I received the new part. This grommet allowed the washer to seal the hole, once the plastic nuts were installed on the backside of the dishwasher. This seems to have stopped the leak. I don't know how the original part ever worked correctly, since the washers freely sat on the element with nothing to force them up against the body of the dishwasher and seal the holes. It may have been leaking long before I discovered the problem.

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 ... Read more 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.

Checked drain hose and it was clear without kinks. I shut of the electrical breaker. Verified no power to washer. Removed the lower trim panel. Lowered the adjustable feet to allow me to slide my unit out. Disconnected drain hose from unit. Pulled unit from cabinet. My drain pump is located on the right bottom side when facing the door of ... Read more the unit. I did not need to lay the unit on its side and have enough power cable to not have to disconnect it while still pulling the unit all the way out of the cabinet. The pump is easily accessed from the right side hidden behind insulation. Disconnected power wire from pump. Pressed down locking latch and turned pump counter clockwise removed then replaced in opposite order. I have run 3 load’s before posting this and as of now my dishwasher is functioning perfectly.

Relatively simple. Unhook electrical, water supply, and hose from drain air gap. Unscrew two screws that hold in the dishwasher and pull it out slowly making sure you do not damage the insulation.

Have a couple of towels nearby because when you tip the dishwasher on it's side some water will spill out.

Locate the o ... Read more ld drain pump, disconnect it. Then pull the lever on the side of the pump and twist it off. Check to see if there are any materials that may be blocking the pump. Also good time to clean out the drain line.

Insert the new pump and put everything back in reverse order.
Make sure the dishwasher is level horizontally and vertically.

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.

The old tine row came out easily and the new one was easy to pop into place. I was pleased that it was so easy to order a replacement part.

Removed old part and replaced with new part

Diagnose using onboard diagnostic function. Note the light code for our dishwasher did not match others online, so check the quick guide that came with your dishwasher.

Undo all clamps to the circulation pump, remove the drain pump from the assembly.

Install drain pump into new assembly, and install all parts into ... Read more dishwasher. Ensure all cables connected and reinstall dishwasher into cabinet space. Run short test cycle and check for leaks.

Disconnected water, drain and electricity. Pulled machine out and put on its back to access bottom. It's a matter of swapping out the part. You do have to "move" some blocking parts, but no big deal. Only issue is you need to have traditional hose clamps as the 2 OEM clamps are 1 time use and if you do not have the crimper, you need to re ... Read more place with standard ones. Also, no one tells you that you may need to "reset" the machine when you put the power back on. I had an error /fault code of FA E5 which is a drain issue. Just cut the power for a couple of minutes, open the door, hit CANCEL twice ( you may need to hit HEATED DRY too), put power back on, and the fault code will go away. Not sure if this is what the factory says, but a bit of trial and error solved it.

Never done any repair before on an appliance, but a lot less expensive than repair person who wanted $665 + tax.

Motor was loud and was getting louder. I couldn’t find an away to order just the motor so I ordered the motor and pump assembly, removed the motor from the pump case with the 3 torx screws. Very easy replacement, resolved issue completely.

Shut water supply off
Unplug dishwasher
Disconnect water supply hose
Dis ... Read more connect drain hose
Tip dishwasher down and lay on the front
Disconnect recirculation hose for tool access
Remove 3 torx screws from motor
Disconnect plastic retention clip from top motor bracket
Pull rubber motor mount out of metal motor bracket
Slide motor bracket way from motor
Disconnect electrical connection from motor
Pull motor and pump impeller off pump housing
Put new motor and pump impeller into pump housing
Replace 3 torx screws
Slide motor mount bracket back into place
Replace rubber motor mount
Push motor end into rubber motor mount
Reconnect electrical connection
Replace recirculation hose
Replace drain hose
Replace water supply hose
Plug in

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.

Removed broken tin row. Replaced with new tine row. Tokk less than 1 minute.

Turn off water and disconnect water line.
Pull dishwasher out as far as possible.
loosen both door hinges, with a helper holding the door at an angle.
Disconnect connecting wire between hinges.
Remove and replace left door hinge. Then remove and replace the right hinge.
Reconnect every thing, turn on water.
... Read more Hinge is a poor design. Ours had grease on the spring and it had slipped off the connection.

There was no tools involved the part popped right into place. I received the part within two days from the date placed. It was great.