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Broken chopper assembly. Top rack dishes were not getting cleaned
9 of 10 people
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Benjamin from DUNCANSVILLE, PA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
I followed the YouTube video exactly and it went very well
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door spring cable broken
8 of 8 people
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garret from Fair Haven, NJ
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
You need to pull the unit out to get access to the spring connected to the rear leg frame. Use the everything in the kit. The rollers are upgraded and will guid the cable better.
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Surprise, I'm not a plumber - replacing impeller and seal kit 8193951A
8 of 8 people
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stephen from REDMOND, WA
- A Bit Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
When the top rack stopped cleaning, I tracked down the problem to the food shredder/chopping blade, and then to the impeller that drives the blade. The knob on the impeller had sheared/broken off. That meant removing the motor, and replacing the impeller. Four hours, a band-aid, and a trip to Home Depot later, here are my suggestions
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1. Look for videos – this site is awesome, but they don’t have a video on this particular repair. I found 4 that got me close to knowing what I was doing.
2. Do all the “remove internal stuff” - you had to anyway to find the issue with the shredder/cutting blade
3. Take pictures as you move along, you’ll need them when you have to remember the placement of the water line, drainage hose, wired connections etc.
4. You need a 1/4 inch socket set. A 3/8 drive will NOT work (it won’t fit between the shroud and the base). Don’t start working on the repair, unless you have a 1/4 in socket with about a 6" extension
5. Someone at Kitchenaid should be shot for having the waterline connection facing the back of the unit. Use a short adjustable wrench
6. The order comes with a washer, but when you take the impeller off this model, you’ll see you don’t need it.
7. Placement is everything – there was zero clearance between the bottom of the unit and the floor. Placement of the water line, drain hose, and power line was critical – had to re-position the unit about 7 times to get it to “play nice”.
8. Hindsight – only needed to remove the wire harness for the motor (take pictures)
9. Hindsight – gloves are a great idea – sheet metal is unforgiving
1. Look for videos – this site is awesome, but they don’t have a video on this particular repair. I found 4 that got me close to knowing what I was doing.
2. Do all the “remove internal stuff” - you had to anyway to find the issue with the shredder/cutting blade
3. Take pictures as you move along, you’ll need them when you have to remember the placement of the water line, drainage hose, wired connections etc.
4. You need a 1/4 inch socket set. A 3/8 drive will NOT work (it won’t fit between the shroud and the base). Don’t start working on the repair, unless you have a 1/4 in socket with about a 6" extension
5. Someone at Kitchenaid should be shot for having the waterline connection facing the back of the unit. Use a short adjustable wrench
6. The order comes with a washer, but when you take the impeller off this model, you’ll see you don’t need it.
7. Placement is everything – there was zero clearance between the bottom of the unit and the floor. Placement of the water line, drain hose, and power line was critical – had to re-position the unit about 7 times to get it to “play nice”.
8. Hindsight – only needed to remove the wire harness for the motor (take pictures)
9. Hindsight – gloves are a great idea – sheet metal is unforgiving
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No power to dishwasher
8 of 8 people
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John from Chula Vista, CA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
First I shut off the breaker for the dishwasher. I had to remove the 6 screws that hold the top part of the dishwasher door to find the panel with the fuse. Then following the instructions that came with the new fuse I cut the wires from the old fuse to remove it. Next I installed the new fuse and attached the wires and then replaced the
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screws. Turned the breaker back on and everything worked great.
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Dishwasher wouldn't drain; pump drain impeller had come off drive shaft.
10 of 14 people
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Harry from Hampden, MA
- Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
Replaced the pump drain as one complete assembly. Couldn't do it from under the front panel as there is a small lug that you have to depress on the top of the assembly before you can twist the assembly counter-clockwise by hand. I tried but I couln't get the leverage. Had to take dishwasher out from under the unit and tip it on its side.
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The rest was very straightforward. If you can remove the dishwasher from under the unit easily I would suggest you don't even bother trying to change the pump drain while the dishwasher is in place. It's not worth the hassle.
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dishwasher wasn't fully draining at end of cycle
10 of 15 people
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Richard from Naperville, IL
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Wrench set
Removed drain hose to ensure no blockage in drain. No blockage, then removed drain pump cap (where drain hose attaches to drain pump) with allen wrench. Push tab in on drain pump and twist counterclockwise, drain pump came off. Reversed to attach new pump and it works.
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Leeking dishwasher
8 of 9 people
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Lew from Lewiston, CA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
Grabbed old seal and removed it.(notice how seal was situated in slot)
Pushed new seal in slot that held old seal. close door.
If dishwasher still leaks you put the seal in backward (I did!)remove seal reverse it and reinsert it.
Pushed new seal in slot that held old seal. close door.
If dishwasher still leaks you put the seal in backward (I did!)remove seal reverse it and reinsert it.
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motor making a load noise
8 of 9 people
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Kenneth from Houston, TX
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
pull out the dishwasher
lay it on its side
use a 1/4" drive socket with extension and a universal joint to undo the the hidden bolt,
twist the motor 1/4 turn. this is the hard part you have to pull fairly hard and rock the motor around a little to get the o-ring to let the motor slide out.
lube up the new motor with j ... Read more et dry or soap and insert back it, turn it back 1/4 turn, install the bolt and plug the motor control wires back in, then reinstall it back under the counter
lay it on its side
use a 1/4" drive socket with extension and a universal joint to undo the the hidden bolt,
twist the motor 1/4 turn. this is the hard part you have to pull fairly hard and rock the motor around a little to get the o-ring to let the motor slide out.
lube up the new motor with j ... Read more et dry or soap and insert back it, turn it back 1/4 turn, install the bolt and plug the motor control wires back in, then reinstall it back under the counter
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Broken bottom rack
8 of 9 people
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Charles from CONVOY, OH
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Removed old rack and and removed old rollers and installed old rollers on new rack as they work better than the new rollers sent with new rack
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After normal wash cycle upper rack dishes not clean
7 of 7 people
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Gregory from Danvers, MA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers
First research then troubleshoot
Removed
1 Upper rack
2 Lower rack
3 Lower Wash Arm and Strainer Parts
4 Upper Wash and Rinse Parts
5 Accumulator assy.
6 Motor shield
7 Inlet protector (most difficult)
Noticed blade was broken off chopper assy.
Replaced chopper assy.
Runs and cleans ... Read more like new.
Most difficult step was to remove Inlet protector
After removing two torx screws (#15) used small pry bar to lift inlet protector from position. Not easy to accomplish with hands alone. Inlet protector fits tightly into position.
Removed
1 Upper rack
2 Lower rack
3 Lower Wash Arm and Strainer Parts
4 Upper Wash and Rinse Parts
5 Accumulator assy.
6 Motor shield
7 Inlet protector (most difficult)
Noticed blade was broken off chopper assy.
Replaced chopper assy.
Runs and cleans ... Read more like new.
Most difficult step was to remove Inlet protector
After removing two torx screws (#15) used small pry bar to lift inlet protector from position. Not easy to accomplish with hands alone. Inlet protector fits tightly into position.
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No power to the front panel
7 of 7 people
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Henry from Bellevue, WA
- A Bit Difficult
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers
Checked the house circuit breaker, verified AC to the box under the dishwasher, removed the screws around the inside door cover, and removed the cover. Removed the outer circuit board cover. Used a multi-meter to verify AC to the door latch, and to verify the latch switch was working. Verified AC to the thermal fuse above the circuit b
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oard when the door latch was closed. Verified no AC on the other side of the thermal fuse. Removed the thermal fuse connections with pliers. Used thin flat blade screw driver to unsnap the thermal fuse assembly. Used multi-meter to verify no continuity through the fuse. Ordered the fuse assembly and replaced. Reconnected the thermal fuse connections. Manually closed door switch and saw lights on the display panel, and dishwasher started. Replaced all covers and works great.
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quit pumping water
7 of 7 people
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Robert from West Middlesex, PA
- A Bit Difficult
- More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
I removed the dishwasher from under the counter. This took the bulk of the repair time along with disconnecting the water supply and electrical connection. I had enough slack in drain hoses that I could turn the dishwasher over to replace the motor. I was surprised that there was only one bolt that held the motor in place. I put the moto
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r on, turned the dishwasher upright and slide it back unde the counter and began the long process ofreconnecting everything. I am sureit could have gone faster if I were younger and did not need glasses for close work. Start to finish took me four hours. This was the fourth time I have replaced motors in dishwashers of various makes.
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No power to dishwasher. Quit mid-cycle.
9 of 13 people
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Jon from Bend, OR
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Pulled front panel and replaced door switch. Extremely easy but did not fix the problem.
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Door would not latch.
7 of 7 people
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WILLIAM from BUENA pARK, CA
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
Partial disassembly determined thar the plastic handle was broken and a tensnioning spring was missing (had fallen out of reach within door) Ordered new replacement parts and received next day. Great delivery service. Installed in short time by removing four screws, disconnecting two wires and reversing procedures to reassemble. Findi
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ng parts on line was a great help and the delivery service was great,
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Third level spinner fell off
9 of 13 people
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Brandon from Antioch, CA
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
The part snaps on using two plastic retainers (included). You have to pull down gently on the feed tube at the top of the dishwasher to set the top retainer. After that it's a piece of cake.
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