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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Power Cord Replacement #4317824
Whirlpool Dishwasher Power Cord Replacement #4317824
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$24.77Estimated Savings
$112.5005:05
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the power cord on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the power cord is when the dishwasher is changing locations and the power supply requires a different plug.
All of the information for this power cord replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn Air, Amana, Ikea, Estate, Inglis, Crosley
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this power cord replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn Air, Amana, Ikea, Estate, Inglis, Crosley
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
To make replacing the power cord on your dishwasher easier, we recommend uninstalling the dishwasher from the cabinet.
2
To do this, first unplug the old power cord from the cabinet outlet
3
Shut off the water supply valve.
4
Next, rotate the lower access panel fasteners counter-clockwise to remove then pull out the access panel and sound dampening pad.
5
Loosen the nut to remove the water supply line from the inlet valve.
6
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
7
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet along with the old power cord.
8
Now open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
9
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
10
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
11
Remove the screw to release the junction box cover.
12
Untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
13
Loosen or remove the screw to release the grounding wire.
14
Now use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut.
15
Detach the strain relief from the junction box and remove the old cord.
16
Prepare the new power cord for installation by first sliding on the provided strain relief leaving approximately a quarter inch of insulation extending past the relief.
17
Tighten the screws to secure.
18
With the nut removed, insert the strain relief into the junction box.
19
Replace and tighten the nut to secure.
20
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
21
Position the new grounding wire and secure it with the screw.
22
Align the cover plate and replace the screw to secure.
23
Make sure both the new power cord and the drain hose are accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
24
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
25
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
26
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
27
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
28
Attach the water supply line to the inlet port and tighten the nut to secure.
29
Reposition the lower access panel and sound dampening pad then secure the panel with the fasteners.
30
You’re now ready to turn the water supply back on plug the new power cord into the cabinet outlet and confirm that the dishwasher is working properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the power cord on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the power cord is when the dishwasher is changing locations and the power supply requires a different plug.
All of the information for this power cord replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn Air, Amana, Ikea, Estate, Inglis, Crosley
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver
All of the information for this power cord replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid, Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn Air, Amana, Ikea, Estate, Inglis, Crosley
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To make replacing the power cord on your dishwasher easier, we recommend uninstalling the dishwasher from the cabinet.
2
To do this, first unplug the old power cord from the cabinet outlet
3
Shut off the water supply valve.
4
Next, rotate the lower access panel fasteners counter-clockwise to remove then pull out the access panel and sound dampening pad.
5
Loosen the nut to remove the water supply line from the inlet valve.
6
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
7
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet along with the old power cord.
8
Now open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
9
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
10
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
11
Remove the screw to release the junction box cover.
12
Untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
13
Loosen or remove the screw to release the grounding wire.
14
Now use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut.
15
Detach the strain relief from the junction box and remove the old cord.
16
Prepare the new power cord for installation by first sliding on the provided strain relief leaving approximately a quarter inch of insulation extending past the relief.
17
Tighten the screws to secure.
18
With the nut removed, insert the strain relief into the junction box.
19
Replace and tighten the nut to secure.
20
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
21
Position the new grounding wire and secure it with the screw.
22
Align the cover plate and replace the screw to secure.
23
Make sure both the new power cord and the drain hose are accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
24
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
25
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
26
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
27
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
28
Attach the water supply line to the inlet port and tighten the nut to secure.
29
Reposition the lower access panel and sound dampening pad then secure the panel with the fasteners.
30
You’re now ready to turn the water supply back on plug the new power cord into the cabinet outlet and confirm that the dishwasher is working properly.
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