Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairDanby Dishwasher Leveling Leg Replacement #672002300008

Danby Dishwasher Leveling Leg Replacement #672002300008

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the leveling leg on a Danby dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the leg is if it is damaged or the dishwasher is not level.

All of the information for this dishwasher leg replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Danby

Tools needed: 5/8" wrench, adjustable wrench, Phillip's head screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace a leveling leg on your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance.
2
To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher and shut off the water supply valve.
3
Detach the lower access panel by lifting it up from the bottom.
4
Use a 5/8 inch wrench or an adjustable wrench to help unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve elbow fitting.
5
Be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover, then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut if applicable and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
13
Lift the dishwasher up and support it.
14
Unthread the old leveling leg.
15
Install the new leveling leg by threading it securely into the base, then remove the support.
16
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall, then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
17
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
18
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
19
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
20
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
21
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut if applicable.
22
Connect the wires and secure them using the wire nuts.
23
Realign the cover and replace the screw to secure.
24
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve elbow fitting.
25
Realign the lower access panel and snap it into place.
26
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power, and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the leveling leg on a Danby dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the leg is if it is damaged or the dishwasher is not level.

All of the information for this dishwasher leg replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Danby

Tools needed: 5/8" wrench, adjustable wrench, Phillip's head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace a leveling leg on your dishwasher, you will need to uninstall the appliance.
2
To do this, turn off the power to your dishwasher and shut off the water supply valve.
3
Detach the lower access panel by lifting it up from the bottom.
4
Use a 5/8 inch wrench or an adjustable wrench to help unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve elbow fitting.
5
Be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover, then pull the cover off.
7
Note the location of the wires, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the strain relief nut if applicable and detach the strain relief from the junction box.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
12
Very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
13
Lift the dishwasher up and support it.
14
Unthread the old leveling leg.
15
Install the new leveling leg by threading it securely into the base, then remove the support.
16
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall, then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
17
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
18
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
19
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
20
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
21
Fully position the wire strain relief in the junction box and secure the strain relief nut if applicable.
22
Connect the wires and secure them using the wire nuts.
23
Realign the cover and replace the screw to secure.
24
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve elbow fitting.
25
Realign the lower access panel and snap it into place.
26
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power, and your dishwasher should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Foot
Foot
$10.27
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
$9.80
Total$0.00

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