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KUDS02FRSS1 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Instructions

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Door flopped open
Took off the front kick plate and the two screws holding the top to the counter, and then carefully pulled the machine out 3/4 of the way. Removed broken part, installed new part, tested movementof door, then pushed it all back into place, reinstalled screws to counter and bottom kick plate, did a test again to be sure it all worked, Poured another cup of coffee and put peanut butter on the english muffin, left for work. Any questions?
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • Joyce from Windham, VT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Broken basket parts
I removed old broken parts and replaced with new.
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Small Items Basket Tine Row - Kit of 2
  • louis from west palm beach, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Door balance cord broke on one side
The kit came with two new cords and two new re-designed pulleys that should make this problem not happen again. I am really glad I used the kit. My local parts house wanted $25 for just one cord. For less money, I was able to repair both sides with cords and replace the original pulleys that caused the failure in the first place!

I was fortunate that the original installation left enough slack for supply, drain, and electrical so that I could pull the DW out about a foot beyond the cabinets. This gave me plenty of room.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • David from Portland, OR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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One balance broke on door
Removed two screws at top of dishwasher. _Pulled unit out. Repaired both balances and pushed unit back in. Secured the two screws and Done!
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • greg from oviedo, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set
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Nylon rope broke
Disconect electric, remove screws, re-suspend Nylon and plastic suspenders.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • WENDEL from MURFREESBORO, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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broken nylon cord door hinge.
The part came pronto. The actual repair was fairly easy, but pulling the dishwasher out it is another story. I replaced the water supply copper pipe by a flexible braided hose. It looks like this is a common problem for these dishwashers.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • Lucio from Fort Worth, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Mesh basket had separated from its bracket
Um, removed part from box and then the plastic plastic bag and clipped it to the front of the bottom roll-out basket.
Parts Used:
Small Items Basket
  • Mark from Monroe, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Door drop open.
I only need to replace a piece of plastic that attach to spring hook up to dishwasher door, so I only utilized one part from the kit.

1. Removing the dishwasher from counter-top by unscrewed two screws.

2. Slide out the dishwasher out from counter-top space.

3. Took out the broken plastic part, and hook spring to new part.

4. Using plier to pull spring and attach the plastic part to the door.

5. Testing that the door is working okay, push the washer back in place and screw to secure.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • Theeravut from Gilbert, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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The plastic peice of the door balance kit, on the door side, snapped off and the rope broke.
Pulled the water line off because i needed to pull the dishwasher out so I could get access to the parts I needed to change. Pulling the line off was actually the only difficult part of the whole job. The part itself took about 5 minutes to install.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • James from Oakdale, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Door would not stayed closed enough for dishwasher to run through full cycle and door would just drop to the floor when opened!
When I received parts I was worried because they looked a bit different than what I had. Not to worry the parts worked perfectly and in less than 15 minutes I was back in business. Thanks Part Select
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • Frank from Newburgh, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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Piece of Plastic Junk Broke On The Dishwasher Door
Hey, I just want to say thanks for having the parts. The repair was so simple my husband (he never fixes things) did it before I even walked into the room. Sure beats calling a repair guy and paying the $75-$100 minimum. He just unscrewed the dishwasher from the counter, looked at the other side to find out where to attach the part to the spring, and did it.
Again, thanks for having the parts.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • victoria from cape coral, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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mesh netting had disintegreated
installed new one in 30 seconds. schematic of item on website was right on. made ordering same very easy
Parts Used:
Small Items Basket
  • William from Denver, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Broken doorspring link
I really appreciate this feature of this website. The inappropriate part photo had me wondering if I had the wrong part, but the repair descriptions made it clear that it was what I was seeking.

I'll do *anything* to avoid unhooking cables and hoses under a counter. Turns a half hour job into a multi-day leak chase. So... do this job per all the other posts. But pull the unit out only as far as the cables and hoses allow. You can do this. Really. Lie prone in front of the unit and handle the (fallen and disconnected) spring with a hand you've threaded through from the center.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • Daniel from Palos Verdes Estates, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Door fell upon opening, no springs
I could see a broken cord connecting the door to one of the springs, ordered the replacement parts kit, and followed the instructions to replace both sides. The replacement was simple, but removing the dishwasher required some creative work to free the flanges holding the unit behind the cabinet face. The feed line compression fitting leaked, requiring me to cut and replace with a new fitting. However, the replacement parts worked perfectly for a great price.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • David from New Canaan, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Door falls open
A big thanks to others that shared their story. The tips were very helpful.
I pulled the dishwasher part way out and found that mine had coper plumbing to the water supply routed under by sink. I disconnected the water supply and then pulled the dishwasher the rest of the way out (the wiring had plenty of slack). Reconnected the spring to the frame of the dishwasher and attahed the link to the spring. Attached vicegrips to the spring and pulled the spring out far enough to route the other end of the link through the pulley and connect it.
If I have to do it again, it will take only ten minutes.
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • ed from springboro, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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