DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water supply tube on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the tube is if the dishes are not cleaning properly.
All of the information for this water supply tube replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the water supply tube in your dishwasher pull the upper rack out and use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs securing the rack adjusters to the tracks.
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Fully remove the upper rack.
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Next, release the rack stops securing the upper tray and slide the tray out.
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Pull out the lower dish rack and rotate the lower wash arm assembly counter-clockwise to detach it from the support.
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Now use the screwdriver to help detach the pro-scrub manifold from the supply tube and support.
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Detach the water supply tube from the top and rear of the tub.
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Lift up the coupler and release the tabs to detach the old supply tube from the support.
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Prepare the new water supply tube for installation by first transferring the coupler from the old tube to the new one.
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Next, transfer the spray arm as well.
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You can use the screwdriver to pry off the retainer to release the arm.
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Be aware, you may need to purchase a new retainer to secure the spray arm to the new supply tube.
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Now install the water supply tube assembly by inserting the port into the support; secure the coupler as well.
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Snap the supply tube into place on the rear and top of the tub.
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Reinstall the pro-scrub manifold by first inserting the port into the washer arm support then snap the manifold body onto the water supply tube.
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Align the tabs in the lower wash arm with the support so when you rotate the wash arm assembly clockwise, the assembly locks into place.
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Push the lower dish rack back in.
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Reposition the upper tray on the tracks and snap the rack stops into place.
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Replace the upper rack by first inserting the rear tabs into the appropriate slots in the track then snap the front tabs into place.