Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Drain Pump Replacement #W10758882

KitchenAid Dishwasher Drain Pump Replacement #W10758882

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the drain pump on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the pump is if the dishwasher is not draining properly.

All of the information for this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag

Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, phillips head screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the drain pump 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
Next, unthread the screw to release the terminal box from the right support rail.
5
Now unthread the screws securing the control board mounting bracket to the frame and move the bracket out of the way.
6
Disconnect the drain pump wire connecter.
7
Depress the retaining lever and rotate the old pump counter-clockwise to detach – be prepared for water to spill.
8
Install the new drain pump by aligning it in the sump then rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
9
Connect the wire connecter.
10
Reposition the control board mounting bracket on the frame and secure it with the screws.
11
Realign the terminal box on the support rail then thread the screw to secure.
12
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation followed by the outer panel.
13
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
14
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 drain pump on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the pump is if the dishwasher is not draining properly.

All of the information for this drain pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag

Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the drain pump 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
Next, unthread the screw to release the terminal box from the right support rail.
5
Now unthread the screws securing the control board mounting bracket to the frame and move the bracket out of the way.
6
Disconnect the drain pump wire connecter.
7
Depress the retaining lever and rotate the old pump counter-clockwise to detach – be prepared for water to spill.
8
Install the new drain pump by aligning it in the sump then rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
9
Connect the wire connecter.
10
Reposition the control board mounting bracket on the frame and secure it with the screws.
11
Realign the terminal box on the support rail then thread the screw to secure.
12
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation followed by the outer panel.
13
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
14
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.

Applicable Product Model

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

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