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A mouse was chewed through the hose and ate part of it. Di
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Michael from NEW HOPE, PA
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Disconnected the damaged hose extension from the dishwasher outlet drain hose and the connection to the sink drain. Removed two clamps. One a spring clamp and the other a screw clamps. Connected the new extension hose with a spring clamp to the dishwasher outlet drain hose. Connected the other end to the sink drain with a screw clamp.
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Checked for leaks. Good to go!
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dishracks wre worn out
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BRUCE from TOPEKA, KS
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
quick and easy replacement, without tools...
i ordered the wrong part and received the new part and credit for the old part, quickly...Plus, I was kept informed with e-mails....
excellent service...
i ordered the wrong part and received the new part and credit for the old part, quickly...Plus, I was kept informed with e-mails....
excellent service...
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Heating element not heating for both wash and dry.
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Thomas from SEATTLE, WA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
Put in both a new element and thermostat. Did not fix problem. Using an ohm meter I did not measure any voltage to the thermostat. Suspect it’s a problem in the control unit, and decided to replace dishwasher.
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Dishwasher door falls when opened
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Mark from Seattle, WA
- A Bit Difficult
- 1- 2 hours
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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 w ... Read more as 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.
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 w ... Read more as 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.
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Start light was flashing
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Aaron from Aurora, IL
- Easy
- 1- 2 hours
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Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Thanks to everyone for posting their experiences on changing the heater element. The most difficult part of the repair was getting the dishwasher out of the cabinet. I didn't know that I should disconnect the water line underneath the sink and this would make the removal easier. Also, because the copper water line going to the dishwash
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er was kinked, I ended up changing it with a flexible steel braided line.....much easier to install.
Once the dishwasher was out of the cabinet, I turned it over and easily removed the clips that held the heater element in.
I would definetly recommend people doing this repair themselves, it will save you a lot of money!!!!!
Once the dishwasher was out of the cabinet, I turned it over and easily removed the clips that held the heater element in.
I would definetly recommend people doing this repair themselves, it will save you a lot of money!!!!!
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A plastic retainer pin for the bottom kick panel was missing.
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Todd from ROTONDA WEST, FL
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Screw drivers
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 Shar ... Read more pee marker before installation.
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 Shar ... Read more pee marker before installation.
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I noticed my top shelf in my dishwasher was not getting the dishes clean
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Violet from SALEM, IL
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
I read how other people had the same problem, I checked everything that could possibly cause this. I then believed I knew what was wrong. I ordered a new arm. It was unbelievable how easy it was to replace.it. It took less time than a minute. . Turn the nut holding the arm counter clockwise to remove the arm. To replace turn the nut clo
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ckwise I now have a working dishwasher. It is not necessary to remove the dish rack.
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The old filter was warped, allowing food into the sprayer system
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George from LYMAN, ME
- Really Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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.
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The filter came out and pushed the arm up on the burner and melted it.
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Sherry from SUSANVILLE, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
The air just unscrews with one twist and the new arm twist right back on. No tools needs. Saved me $100 service call.
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Water filter needed replacing
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Martha from SAN DIEGO, CA
- Very Easy
- Less than 15 mins
The old filter simply unscrews and the new one screws in.
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Dishwasher not draining
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Tina from BLOOMINGTON, IN
- Easy
- Less than 15 mins
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Pliers
Very easy to twist off the old pump and replace with new part. Worked perfect after replacement! We just followed you tube instructions
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Friction sleeve came apart ....would not hold door in place
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Gary from WAUKEE, IA
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Pliers
Pull dishwasher out a few inches. Disconnect spring from plastic connector with long nose pliers. Remove connector. Replace friction sleeve. Replace connector.Reconnect spring to plastic connector. This completes repair.
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Dishwasher door stopped latching properly.
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Bryca from TULSA, OK
- Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers
Initial inspection of the issue and research suggested the door latch was malfunctioning / broken. I bought the part and expressed it home. The installation involved removing the door screws on the inside of the door, separating the front and back panels, unplugging the door latch, removing it from its niche and popping in the new one. Re
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verse the take apart and it was done. Very simple swap. Hardest part was juggling the two halves of the door and preventing the door for trying to close in the process as the bulk of the weight is in the outside half of the door.
The new part did not fix the issue. The door strike was the next part that could be broken / malfunctioning. I ordered that part as well and replaced it. In the process of replacing it I found that the original door strike had been installed upside down. I am guessing it was installed at just the right pitch, or maybe even bent at the manufacturing facility, so that it latched. No idea how it managed two years like that. I installed the new one correctly and the door latches perfectly. Both parts I removed from the unit I will retain if my new parts should fail in the future.
The new part did not fix the issue. The door strike was the next part that could be broken / malfunctioning. I ordered that part as well and replaced it. In the process of replacing it I found that the original door strike had been installed upside down. I am guessing it was installed at just the right pitch, or maybe even bent at the manufacturing facility, so that it latched. No idea how it managed two years like that. I installed the new one correctly and the door latches perfectly. Both parts I removed from the unit I will retain if my new parts should fail in the future.
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clean light blinked 4 times and repeated this over and over
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Don from CLINTWOOD, VA
- Really Easy
- 30 - 60 mins
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Pliers
I took the valve off and actually hooked 110 volts to the vale and tried to blow through it and it would not let air pass through it. I replaced the the new valve in about 15 minutes and it works fine
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Door link broke at plastic connection end
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Richard from Mckinney, TX
- Really Easy
- 15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
First remove the front kick panel by removing 2 philips screws. Turn off the water supply, and then disconnect the supply line if not of the flexible kind. Mine was copper. Remove 2 screws holding dishwasher to counter top and pull machine out. Open door and attach replacement link by hooking the plastic end to the hinge hook on the d
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oor side and then place the string portion round the plastic pulleys and then attach the other end of the link to the end of the spring attached to the rear of the machine along the bottom side. Push dishwasher back into position, reattach supply line and re-install both screws attaching the machine to the counter top. Turn on the water supply and check for leaks. Place the kick plate into postion and secure using the 2 philips screws that were removed.
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