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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser #W10616003
KitchenAid Dishwasher Detergent Dispenser #W10616003
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$176.45Estimated Savings
$112.5002:31
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the detergent dispenser on KitchenAid and Kenmore dishwashers with model prefix 665. The most common reason for replacing the detergent dispenser is when the dispenser doesn’t work.
All of the information in this detergent dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid, Kenmore
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, Torx screwdriver, nut driver
All of the information in this detergent dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid, Kenmore
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, Torx screwdriver, nut driver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you begin, be sure you turn off the power supply to your dishwasher.
2
With the power off, your first step is to remove the screws to release the lower access panels.
3
Next, remove the screws along the inner door panel including the ones securing the door alignment guides.
4
Then, remove the screws at the bottom of the outer door panel and pull the panel off.
5
Remove the rinse aid sensor from the old detergent dispenser.
6
Disconnect the wires and remove the screws and the lower bracket securing the old dispenser.
7
Depress the tabs and remove the dispenser from the inner door panel.
8
Install the new detergent dispenser by snapping it into the panel.
9
Secure the lower bracket and the screws.
10
Reconnect the wires.
11
Reinsert the rinse aid sensor.
12
Align the notches in the outer door panel with the slots in the door frame and push the panel into place.
13
Reinsert the mounting screws at the bottom of the panel as well as the ones along the inside.
14
Make sure you reinstall the alignment guides in their proper positions.
15
Replace the lower access panels and secure the screws.
16
You’re now ready to restore power to your dishwasher to make sure it’s functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the detergent dispenser on KitchenAid and Kenmore dishwashers with model prefix 665. The most common reason for replacing the detergent dispenser is when the dispenser doesn’t work.
All of the information in this detergent dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid, Kenmore
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, Torx screwdriver, nut driver
All of the information in this detergent dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands: KitchenAid, Kenmore
Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, Torx screwdriver, nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you begin, be sure you turn off the power supply to your dishwasher.
2
With the power off, your first step is to remove the screws to release the lower access panels.
3
Next, remove the screws along the inner door panel including the ones securing the door alignment guides.
4
Then, remove the screws at the bottom of the outer door panel and pull the panel off.
5
Remove the rinse aid sensor from the old detergent dispenser.
6
Disconnect the wires and remove the screws and the lower bracket securing the old dispenser.
7
Depress the tabs and remove the dispenser from the inner door panel.
8
Install the new detergent dispenser by snapping it into the panel.
9
Secure the lower bracket and the screws.
10
Reconnect the wires.
11
Reinsert the rinse aid sensor.
12
Align the notches in the outer door panel with the slots in the door frame and push the panel into place.
13
Reinsert the mounting screws at the bottom of the panel as well as the ones along the inside.
14
Make sure you reinstall the alignment guides in their proper positions.
15
Replace the lower access panels and secure the screws.
16
You’re now ready to restore power to your dishwasher to make sure it’s functioning properly.
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