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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairSamsung Dishwasher Replace Detergent Dispenser #DD5901001A
Samsung Dishwasher Replace Detergent Dispenser #DD5901001A
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$131.53Estimated Savings
$112.5004:10
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the detergent dispenser on a Samsung dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the detergent dispenser is when it is not opening and dispensing properly.
All of the information for this detergent dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this detergent dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the detergent dispenser in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Use a t-20 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screws securing the inner door panel to the outer panel.
3
Avoid fully removing the door latch mounting screws.
4
Carefully separate the two door panels.
5
Lift off the control panel note the orientation of the wire connecters then disconnect them to fully remove the panel.
6
Now lift off the outer door panel.
7
Note the orientation of the detergent dispenser wire connecters then disconnect them.
8
You’ll need to depress the locking tabs to release the sensor wires.
9
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the dispenser brackets.
10
Remove the brackets.
11
Use a flat-head screwdriver to help release the retaining tabs to fully detach the old dispenser.
12
Install the new detergent dispenser by snapping it into place in the inner panel.
13
Reposition the brackets and replace the screws to secure.
14
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new dispenser.
15
Replace the outer door panel by hooking the tabs on the hinges.
16
Reinstall the control panel by first reconnecting the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
17
Secure the wires in the retainers and align the control panel on the outer door panel.
18
Join the inner and outer door panels together.
19
Tighten the door latch mounting screws.
20
Replace the remainder of the screws to secure the two panels.
21
With the repair completed turn the power supply back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the detergent dispenser on a Samsung dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the detergent dispenser is when it is not opening and dispensing properly.
All of the information for this detergent dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this detergent dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the detergent dispenser in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Use a t-20 torx bit screwdriver to remove the screws securing the inner door panel to the outer panel.
3
Avoid fully removing the door latch mounting screws.
4
Carefully separate the two door panels.
5
Lift off the control panel note the orientation of the wire connecters then disconnect them to fully remove the panel.
6
Now lift off the outer door panel.
7
Note the orientation of the detergent dispenser wire connecters then disconnect them.
8
You’ll need to depress the locking tabs to release the sensor wires.
9
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the dispenser brackets.
10
Remove the brackets.
11
Use a flat-head screwdriver to help release the retaining tabs to fully detach the old dispenser.
12
Install the new detergent dispenser by snapping it into place in the inner panel.
13
Reposition the brackets and replace the screws to secure.
14
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals on the new dispenser.
15
Replace the outer door panel by hooking the tabs on the hinges.
16
Reinstall the control panel by first reconnecting the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
17
Secure the wires in the retainers and align the control panel on the outer door panel.
18
Join the inner and outer door panels together.
19
Tighten the door latch mounting screws.
20
Replace the remainder of the screws to secure the two panels.
21
With the repair completed turn the power supply back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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