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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Circulation Pump Replacement #W10510666
Whirlpool Dishwasher Circulation Pump Replacement #W10510666
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Total Parts Cost
$175.21Estimated Savings
$112.5006:00
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the circulation pump on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the circulation pump is when the dishwasher won’t clean dishes.
All of the information for this circulation pump assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, KitchenAid
All of the information for this circulation pump assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, KitchenAid
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the circulation pump in your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance first.
2
To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher
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
Now remove the screw to release the junction box cover.
8
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
9
Loosen the screw securing the grounding wire retainer and pull off the wire.
10
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
11
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
12
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
13
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
14
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
15
Carefully tip the appliance back so its rear panel rests on a towel or blanket.
16
Disconnect the wire connecter from the old circulation pump.
17
Next, use pliers to remove the pinch clamp securing the hose to the sump.
18
You can now pull the old pump out of the sump housing.
19
Be aware this may require some effort.
20
Prepare the new circulation pump for installation by applying some liquid dish soap or rinse aid to both ports.
21
Now insert the mounting tab into the rubber sleeve and the pump inlet into the sump port while aligning the outlet hose on the sump housing.
22
Use pinch clamp pliers to secure the pinch clamp.
23
Connect the wire connecter to the new pump.
24
Return the dishwasher to its upright position and realign the insulation if necessary.
25
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
26
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
27
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
28
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
29
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
30
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
31
Reposition the grounding wire and tighten the screw to secure the retainer.
32
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
33
Align the cover plate and replace the screw to secure.
34
Attach the water supply line to the inlet port and tighten the nut to secure.
35
Reposition the lower access panel and sound dampening pad then secure the panel with the fasteners.
36
You’re now ready to turn the water supply back on as well as the power and confirm that the dishwasher is working properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the circulation pump on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the circulation pump is when the dishwasher won’t clean dishes.
All of the information for this circulation pump assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, KitchenAid
All of the information for this circulation pump assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, KitchenAid
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the circulation pump in your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance first.
2
To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher
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
Now remove the screw to release the junction box cover.
8
Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
9
Loosen the screw securing the grounding wire retainer and pull off the wire.
10
Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
11
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
12
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
13
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
14
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
15
Carefully tip the appliance back so its rear panel rests on a towel or blanket.
16
Disconnect the wire connecter from the old circulation pump.
17
Next, use pliers to remove the pinch clamp securing the hose to the sump.
18
You can now pull the old pump out of the sump housing.
19
Be aware this may require some effort.
20
Prepare the new circulation pump for installation by applying some liquid dish soap or rinse aid to both ports.
21
Now insert the mounting tab into the rubber sleeve and the pump inlet into the sump port while aligning the outlet hose on the sump housing.
22
Use pinch clamp pliers to secure the pinch clamp.
23
Connect the wire connecter to the new pump.
24
Return the dishwasher to its upright position and realign the insulation if necessary.
25
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
26
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
27
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
28
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
29
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
30
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
31
Reposition the grounding wire and tighten the screw to secure the retainer.
32
Connect the wires using the wire nuts.
33
Align the cover plate and replace the screw to secure.
34
Attach the water supply line to the inlet port and tighten the nut to secure.
35
Reposition the lower access panel and sound dampening pad then secure the panel with the fasteners.
36
You’re now ready to turn the water supply back on as well as the power and confirm that the dishwasher is working properly.
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