Whirlpool Dishwasher Drain Loop Hose #W10545278

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$51.94

Estimated Savings

$112.50

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drain loop hose on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the drain loop hose is when it is leaking.

All of the information for this drain loop hose replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Ikea, Jenn Air, Magic Chef, Estate, Crosley, Roper

Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, pliers, adjustable wrench, channel lock pliers

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To replace the drain loop hose on your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance first.

To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher

Shut off the water supply valve.

Next, rotate the lower access panel fasteners counter-clockwise to remove then pull out the access panel and sound dampening pad.

Loosen the fitting to remove the water supply line from the inlet valve.

Be prepared for some water to spill out.

Now remove the screw to release the junction box cover.

Note the location of the wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.

Loosen the screw securing the grounding wire retainer and pull off the wire.

Use a flathead screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief from the junction box.

Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.

Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.

To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.

Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.

Use pliers to release the retaining clamp securing the drain loop hose to the sump and pull the hose off.

Now release the clamp securing the loop to the drain hose and pull the drain hose out.

Support the dishwasher as you open the door and remove the lower dish rack.

Now remove the retaining nut securing the water inlet assembly.

Pull the assembly out of the side panel.

Note the orientation of the old drain loop hose and disconnect it from the inlet assembly bracket and the side panel.

Prepare the new drain loop hose for installation by positioning the retaining clamps on both ends.

Now snap the new hose into place on the side panel then position and secure it in the water inlet assembly bracket.

Insert the water inlet assembly port into the hole in the side panel and secure it with the retaining nut.

Replace the lower dish rack.

Connect the drain hose to the new loop hose and secure it with the retaining clamp.

Connect the opposite end of the loop hose to the sump and secure it with the clamp.

Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.

Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.

Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.

Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.

Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.

Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.

Reposition the grounding wire and tighten the screw to secure the retainer.

Connect the wires using the wire nuts.

Align the cover plate and replace the screw to secure.

Attach the water supply line to the inlet port and tighten the nut to secure.

Reposition the lower access panel and sound dampening pad then secure the panel with the fasteners.

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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