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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairDishwasher Noisy? Circulation Pump Motor/Housing #W10782773
Dishwasher Noisy? Circulation Pump Motor/Housing #W10782773
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Total Parts Cost
$180.33Estimated Savings
$112.5006:53
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the circulation pump and motor assembly on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the circulation pump and motor are when the dishwasher doesn’t clean properly or is noisy.
All of the information for this circulation pump and motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Crosley, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 14” nut driver, wrench, Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this circulation pump and motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Crosley, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 14” nut driver, wrench, Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Your first step is to remove the lower dish rack.
2
Now, pull the tab back on the water supply tube and rotate clockwise to release the lower wash arm assembly.
3
Your next step will be to uninstall the dishwasher.
4
To do this, turn off the power supply to your dishwasher and shut off the water supply valve.
5
Remove the screws to release the lower access panel or panels.
6
Disconnect the water supply line from the inlet valve.
7
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
8
Remove the screw to release the terminal block cover plate.
9
Please note the location of the wires.
10
Now, untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires and loosen the screw to release the grounding wire.
11
Use a flat head screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and pull the wires out of the junction box.
12
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposal and feed it through the cabinet.
13
Remove the mounting bracket screws and screw in the front leveling legs to make moving the appliance easier.
14
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
15
Once removed, carefully tilt the dishwasher back so its rear panel rests on a towel or carpet.
16
Now, detach the drain hose from the soil sensor or pump housing depending on your model.
17
Disconnect the wires to the soil sensor, remove the mounting screw, and pull the sensor and shield off the pump outlet if applicable.
18
Disconnect the wires from the drain pump.
19
Depress the tabs and rotate the drain pump counterclockwise to remove.
20
Rotate the thermistor counterclockwise and pull it out.
21
Then, detach the wire harness connected to the circulation motor.
22
Pull off the three sump tabs.
23
Return the dishwasher to its upright position and lift out the old circulation motor and pump assembly.
24
Install the new circulation motor and pump by first dampening the seal to soften it.
25
Then, align the front tab on the assembly with the slot in the tank and set it into position.
26
Tilt the dishwasher back on its rear panel again.
27
Now, reinsert the three sump tabs into the slots in the sump housing to secure and seal the new assembly.
28
Be aware this may require some effort.
29
Reconnect the wire harness to the circulation motor.
30
Reinsert the thermistor and rotate clockwise to lock into place.
31
Now, align the flange on the drain pump with the tab on the sump housing and rotate clockwise to snap the pump into place.
32
Reconnect the wires.
33
If applicable, reinstall the soil sensor and shield on the pump outlet and secure with the screw.
34
Reconnect the wires.
35
Reattach the drain hose to the pump outlet or the soil sensor if applicable.
36
Now, carefully lift the dishwasher to its upright position.
37
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall.
38
Then, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
39
Raise the leveling legs and secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
40
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
41
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
42
Feed the electric line back through the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
43
Connect the wires using the wire nuts and secure the grounding wire.
44
Replace the cover plate.
45
Reconnect the water supply line.
46
Replace the lower access panel or panels and secure the screws.
47
Replace the lower wash arm assembly by setting it on the new circulation motor and pump assembly and rotate counterclockwise.
48
Connect the wash arm tube with the water supply tube and replace the lower dish rack.
49
Turn the water back on as well as the power supply to make sure the dishwasher's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the circulation pump and motor assembly on a Whirlpool dishwasher. The most common reasons for replacing the circulation pump and motor are when the dishwasher doesn’t clean properly or is noisy.
All of the information for this circulation pump and motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Crosley, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 14” nut driver, wrench, Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this circulation pump and motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Universal, Gibson, Crosley, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 14” nut driver, wrench, Phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Your first step is to remove the lower dish rack.
2
Now, pull the tab back on the water supply tube and rotate clockwise to release the lower wash arm assembly.
3
Your next step will be to uninstall the dishwasher.
4
To do this, turn off the power supply to your dishwasher and shut off the water supply valve.
5
Remove the screws to release the lower access panel or panels.
6
Disconnect the water supply line from the inlet valve.
7
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
8
Remove the screw to release the terminal block cover plate.
9
Please note the location of the wires.
10
Now, untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires and loosen the screw to release the grounding wire.
11
Use a flat head screwdriver to help remove the strain relief nut and pull the wires out of the junction box.
12
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposal and feed it through the cabinet.
13
Remove the mounting bracket screws and screw in the front leveling legs to make moving the appliance easier.
14
Now, to avoid damage, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
15
Once removed, carefully tilt the dishwasher back so its rear panel rests on a towel or carpet.
16
Now, detach the drain hose from the soil sensor or pump housing depending on your model.
17
Disconnect the wires to the soil sensor, remove the mounting screw, and pull the sensor and shield off the pump outlet if applicable.
18
Disconnect the wires from the drain pump.
19
Depress the tabs and rotate the drain pump counterclockwise to remove.
20
Rotate the thermistor counterclockwise and pull it out.
21
Then, detach the wire harness connected to the circulation motor.
22
Pull off the three sump tabs.
23
Return the dishwasher to its upright position and lift out the old circulation motor and pump assembly.
24
Install the new circulation motor and pump by first dampening the seal to soften it.
25
Then, align the front tab on the assembly with the slot in the tank and set it into position.
26
Tilt the dishwasher back on its rear panel again.
27
Now, reinsert the three sump tabs into the slots in the sump housing to secure and seal the new assembly.
28
Be aware this may require some effort.
29
Reconnect the wire harness to the circulation motor.
30
Reinsert the thermistor and rotate clockwise to lock into place.
31
Now, align the flange on the drain pump with the tab on the sump housing and rotate clockwise to snap the pump into place.
32
Reconnect the wires.
33
If applicable, reinstall the soil sensor and shield on the pump outlet and secure with the screw.
34
Reconnect the wires.
35
Reattach the drain hose to the pump outlet or the soil sensor if applicable.
36
Now, carefully lift the dishwasher to its upright position.
37
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall.
38
Then, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
39
Raise the leveling legs and secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
40
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
41
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
42
Feed the electric line back through the junction box and secure the strain relief nut.
43
Connect the wires using the wire nuts and secure the grounding wire.
44
Replace the cover plate.
45
Reconnect the water supply line.
46
Replace the lower access panel or panels and secure the screws.
47
Replace the lower wash arm assembly by setting it on the new circulation motor and pump assembly and rotate counterclockwise.
48
Connect the wash arm tube with the water supply tube and replace the lower dish rack.
49
Turn the water back on as well as the power supply to make sure the dishwasher's functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Circulation Pump
$180.33
Total$0.00
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