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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Thermal Fuse Replacement #675796
KitchenAid Dishwasher Thermal Fuse Replacement #675796
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$32.64Estimated Savings
$112.5002:31
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the thermal fuse on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the thermal fuse is when the dishwasher won’t start.
All of the information for this thermal fuse replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this thermal fuse replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to your dishwasher.
2
With the power off, your first step is to remove the screws securing the control panel and pull the panel off.
3
Pull the moisture shield out of the way and squeeze the tabs to disconnect the ribbon wire.
4
Now disconnect the rinse aid sensor wire if applicable and set the control panel aside.
5
Next, use a small flathead screwdriver to help disconnect the old thermal fuse from the circuit board.
6
Remove the tape holding the wires together.
7
Pull the first tan wire off of the door switch.
8
Disconnect connector number two from the circuit board.
9
Now use a paper clip to release the second tan wire from connector number two.
10
Install the new thermal fuse by first connecting the provided wire harness to the fuse terminals.
11
Next, insert the new fuse wire into connector number two until it snaps into place and reattach the connector to the circuit board.
12
Reconnect the other wire to the door switch.
13
Attach the new thermal fuse to the circuit board and use a zip tie to hold the wires together.
14
Reconnect the rinse aid sensor wire if necessary and the ribbon wire.
15
Move the moisture shield back into place.
16
Carefully align the control panel and secure it with the screws.
17
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 thermal fuse on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the thermal fuse is when the dishwasher won’t start.
All of the information for this thermal fuse replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this thermal fuse replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
KitchenAid
Tools needed: Torx screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you begin, be sure to turn off the power supply to your dishwasher.
2
With the power off, your first step is to remove the screws securing the control panel and pull the panel off.
3
Pull the moisture shield out of the way and squeeze the tabs to disconnect the ribbon wire.
4
Now disconnect the rinse aid sensor wire if applicable and set the control panel aside.
5
Next, use a small flathead screwdriver to help disconnect the old thermal fuse from the circuit board.
6
Remove the tape holding the wires together.
7
Pull the first tan wire off of the door switch.
8
Disconnect connector number two from the circuit board.
9
Now use a paper clip to release the second tan wire from connector number two.
10
Install the new thermal fuse by first connecting the provided wire harness to the fuse terminals.
11
Next, insert the new fuse wire into connector number two until it snaps into place and reattach the connector to the circuit board.
12
Reconnect the other wire to the door switch.
13
Attach the new thermal fuse to the circuit board and use a zip tie to hold the wires together.
14
Reconnect the rinse aid sensor wire if necessary and the ribbon wire.
15
Move the moisture shield back into place.
16
Carefully align the control panel and secure it with the screws.
17
You’re now ready to restore power to your dishwasher to make sure it’s functioning properly.
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