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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Impeller and Seal Kit #W10783130
KitchenAid Dishwasher Impeller and Seal Kit #W10783130
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Total Parts Cost
$73.94Estimated Savings
$112.5011:03
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the impeller and seal kit on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the impeller is the dishwasher not cleaning properly. The most common reason for replacing the seals is the dishwasher leaking.
All of the information for this kit 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, flat head screwdriver, 5/16" nut driver, phillips head screwdriver
All of the information for this kit 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, flat head screwdriver, 5/16" nut driver, phillips head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the impeller and seal kit components in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a quarter-inch nut driver or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
4
Remove the outer panel along with the inner panel and the attached insulation.
5
Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the terminal box from the right support rail.
7
Detach the cover note the orientation of the power wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
9
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
10
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
11
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
12
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
13
Very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
14
Tip the dishwasher back and rest it on a towel or blanket.
15
Disconnect the circulation pump and drain pump wire connecters.
16
Release the retaining clamp securing the drain hose to the pump assembly and pull the hose free.
17
Separate the insulation retainers and move the insulation out of the way.
18
Pull the circulation pump assembly out and down to detach it from the sump.
19
Use a large flat-head screwdriver to help pry the assembly free of the inlet grommet.
20
Now use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the circulation motor to the pump housing.
21
With the screws unthreaded, carefully separate the motor from the housing.
22
Lift off the filter assembly along with the volute and ring.
23
Secure the rotor and use channel-lock pliers to help loosen the impeller.
24
Unthread the old impeller.
25
Pry off the upper impeller seal.
26
If you need to replace the lower ceramic portion of the seal, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws holding the two halves of the motor housing together.
27
Separate the housing.
28
Use a screwdriver to push out the lower impeller seal components.
29
You’re now ready to install the new impeller and seal kit components.
30
If applicable, align the guard in the upper housing and carefully join the two halves of the housing together.
31
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
32
If applicable, slide the existing slinger onto the motor shaft with the grooved side facing upward.
33
Seat the ceramic seal with the rubber casing facing downward.
34
With the carbon side facing down, slide on the new upper impeller seal.
35
Thread the new impeller clockwise and tighten.
36
Fully seat the volute then align the ring.
37
Reposition the filter assembly.
38
Now insert the motor into the pump housing and rethread the screws to secure.
39
Remove the grommet from the sump and align it on the circulation pump assembly.
40
Confirm that the isolator is in place in the sump then insert the pump hanger into the isolator as you insert the grommet into the sump port.
41
Make sure the pump retaining stud is inside the lip of the tank.
42
Realign the insulation and secure it with the retainers.
43
Reattach the drain hose to the pump assembly and secure it with the clamp.
44
Reconnect the drain pump and circulation pump wire connecters.
45
Return the dishwasher to it upright position.
46
Reposition the insulation blanket on the dishwasher.
47
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
48
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
49
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
50
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
51
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
52
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
53
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
54
Join the black wires together and the white wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
55
With the wires positioned inside the terminal box, realign the cover then thread the screw to secure the box to the support rail.
56
Reconnect the water supply line elbow fitting to the inlet valve.
57
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation followed by the outer panel.
58
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
59
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 impeller and seal kit on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the impeller is the dishwasher not cleaning properly. The most common reason for replacing the seals is the dishwasher leaking.
All of the information for this kit 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, flat head screwdriver, 5/16" nut driver, phillips head screwdriver
All of the information for this kit 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, flat head screwdriver, 5/16" nut driver, phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the impeller and seal kit components in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a quarter-inch nut driver or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
4
Remove the outer panel along with the inner panel and the attached insulation.
5
Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the terminal box from the right support rail.
7
Detach the cover note the orientation of the power wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
9
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
10
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
11
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
12
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
13
Very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
14
Tip the dishwasher back and rest it on a towel or blanket.
15
Disconnect the circulation pump and drain pump wire connecters.
16
Release the retaining clamp securing the drain hose to the pump assembly and pull the hose free.
17
Separate the insulation retainers and move the insulation out of the way.
18
Pull the circulation pump assembly out and down to detach it from the sump.
19
Use a large flat-head screwdriver to help pry the assembly free of the inlet grommet.
20
Now use a t-25 torx bit to unthread the screws securing the circulation motor to the pump housing.
21
With the screws unthreaded, carefully separate the motor from the housing.
22
Lift off the filter assembly along with the volute and ring.
23
Secure the rotor and use channel-lock pliers to help loosen the impeller.
24
Unthread the old impeller.
25
Pry off the upper impeller seal.
26
If you need to replace the lower ceramic portion of the seal, use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws holding the two halves of the motor housing together.
27
Separate the housing.
28
Use a screwdriver to push out the lower impeller seal components.
29
You’re now ready to install the new impeller and seal kit components.
30
If applicable, align the guard in the upper housing and carefully join the two halves of the housing together.
31
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
32
If applicable, slide the existing slinger onto the motor shaft with the grooved side facing upward.
33
Seat the ceramic seal with the rubber casing facing downward.
34
With the carbon side facing down, slide on the new upper impeller seal.
35
Thread the new impeller clockwise and tighten.
36
Fully seat the volute then align the ring.
37
Reposition the filter assembly.
38
Now insert the motor into the pump housing and rethread the screws to secure.
39
Remove the grommet from the sump and align it on the circulation pump assembly.
40
Confirm that the isolator is in place in the sump then insert the pump hanger into the isolator as you insert the grommet into the sump port.
41
Make sure the pump retaining stud is inside the lip of the tank.
42
Realign the insulation and secure it with the retainers.
43
Reattach the drain hose to the pump assembly and secure it with the clamp.
44
Reconnect the drain pump and circulation pump wire connecters.
45
Return the dishwasher to it upright position.
46
Reposition the insulation blanket on the dishwasher.
47
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
48
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
49
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
50
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
51
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
52
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
53
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
54
Join the black wires together and the white wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
55
With the wires positioned inside the terminal box, realign the cover then thread the screw to secure the box to the support rail.
56
Reconnect the water supply line elbow fitting to the inlet valve.
57
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation followed by the outer panel.
58
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
59
With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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Impeller and Seal Kit
$73.94
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