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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Food Chopper Replacement #8268383
Whirlpool Dishwasher Food Chopper Replacement #8268383
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$38.23Estimated Savings
$112.5002:14
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the food chopper on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the food chopper is when the dishwasher has
trouble draining.
All of the information for this food chopper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Ikea, Estate, Magic Chef, Inglis, Crosley, Roper
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
trouble draining.
All of the information for this food chopper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Ikea, Estate, Magic Chef, Inglis, Crosley, Roper
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you begin, be sure you turn off the power supply to your dishwasher.
2
Your first step is to remove the lower dish rack.
3
Next, pull the tab back on the water supply tube and rotate clockwise to release the lower wash arm.
4
Now, remove the mounting screws securing the lower wash arm support and filter assembly and pull the assembly out.
5
Remove the screws securing the foreign object protector and pull the protector out.
6
Next, detach the pump inlet protector by removing the screw.
7
Place a flathead screwdriver behind the blade of the old food chopper assembly to release the central pin.
8
Install the new food chopper assembly by positioning it in the outer slot in the sump pump housing.
9
Use the screwdriver to help position the central pin so it locks into the motor impeller.
10
Position the pump inlet protector and replace the mounting screw.
11
Replace the foreign object protector and secure it with the screw.
12
Position the lower wash arm support and filter assembly and secure the screws.
13
Replace the lower wash arm by positioning and rotating counterclockwise.
14
Connect the wash arm tube with the water supply tube and replace the lower dish rack.
15
You're now ready to restore power to your dishwasher to make sure it's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the food chopper on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the food chopper is when the dishwasher has
trouble draining.
All of the information for this food chopper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Ikea, Estate, Magic Chef, Inglis, Crosley, Roper
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
trouble draining.
All of the information for this food chopper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Ikea, Estate, Magic Chef, Inglis, Crosley, Roper
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you begin, be sure you turn off the power supply to your dishwasher.
2
Your first step is to remove the lower dish rack.
3
Next, pull the tab back on the water supply tube and rotate clockwise to release the lower wash arm.
4
Now, remove the mounting screws securing the lower wash arm support and filter assembly and pull the assembly out.
5
Remove the screws securing the foreign object protector and pull the protector out.
6
Next, detach the pump inlet protector by removing the screw.
7
Place a flathead screwdriver behind the blade of the old food chopper assembly to release the central pin.
8
Install the new food chopper assembly by positioning it in the outer slot in the sump pump housing.
9
Use the screwdriver to help position the central pin so it locks into the motor impeller.
10
Position the pump inlet protector and replace the mounting screw.
11
Replace the foreign object protector and secure it with the screw.
12
Position the lower wash arm support and filter assembly and secure the screws.
13
Replace the lower wash arm by positioning and rotating counterclockwise.
14
Connect the wash arm tube with the water supply tube and replace the lower dish rack.
15
You're now ready to restore power to your dishwasher to make sure it's functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Food Chopper Assembly
$38.23
Total$0.00
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