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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Blower Motor Replacement #W10673168
KitchenAid Dishwasher Blower Motor Replacement #W10673168
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Total Parts Cost
$86.80Estimated Savings
$112.5003:28
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the blower motor on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the motor is if the dishes are not drying properly.
All of the information for this blower motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, phillips head screwdriver
All of the information for this blower motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, phillips head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the blower motor in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Use a quarter-inch nut driver or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
3
Remove the outer panel along with the inner panel and the attached insulation.
4
Reach under the dishwasher and disconnect the blower motor wire connecter.
5
Detach the grill from the motor.
6
Use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the two mounting screws securing the blower motor to the frame.
7
Depress the locking tab to fully detach the motor.
8
You may need to release the water inlet valve from the frame to make it easier to remove the old motor.
9
Install the new blower motor by aligning it on the air duct then snap it into place on the frame.
10
Remount the water inlet valve on the frame if necessary.
11
Thread and tighten the mounting screws to secure the new blower motor.
12
Attach the grill and connect the wire connecter.
13
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation followed by the outer panel.
14
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
15
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the blower motor on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the motor is if the dishes are not drying properly.
All of the information for this blower motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, phillips head screwdriver
All of the information for this blower motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the blower motor in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Use a quarter-inch nut driver or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
3
Remove the outer panel along with the inner panel and the attached insulation.
4
Reach under the dishwasher and disconnect the blower motor wire connecter.
5
Detach the grill from the motor.
6
Use a quarter-inch socket to unthread the two mounting screws securing the blower motor to the frame.
7
Depress the locking tab to fully detach the motor.
8
You may need to release the water inlet valve from the frame to make it easier to remove the old motor.
9
Install the new blower motor by aligning it on the air duct then snap it into place on the frame.
10
Remount the water inlet valve on the frame if necessary.
11
Thread and tighten the mounting screws to secure the new blower motor.
12
Attach the grill and connect the wire connecter.
13
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation followed by the outer panel.
14
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
15
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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