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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Door Handle Mounting Stud #W10826177
KitchenAid Dishwasher Door Handle Mounting Stud #W10826177
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- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door handle mounting stud on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the stud is if the handle is loose.
All of the information for this mounting stud replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 5/16" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, 1/8" hex key
All of the information for this mounting stud replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 5/16" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, 1/8" hex key
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a door handle mounting stud on your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance
2
Use a 1/8th inch hex key to unthread the set screws securing the handle to the mounting studs.
3
Remove the handle.
4
Open the dishwasher door and use a t-15 torx bit to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
5
Separate the panels and release the door latch, disconnect the wire connecter and detach the retainer to fully remove the outer panel.
6
Use pliers to secure the stud you’re replacing and a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the stud.
7
Install the new mounting stud by aligning it vertically on the outer door panel then thread and tighten the screw to secure.
8
Position the door handle on the mounting studs and use the hex key to tighten the set screws.
9
Reinstall the outer door panel by first positioning the door latch.
10
Connect the wire connecter and secure the retainer.
11
Set the outer door panel on the hinges.
12
Confirm the inner door panel trim is in place then join the two panels together and rethread all of the screws to secure.
13
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 door handle mounting stud on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the stud is if the handle is loose.
All of the information for this mounting stud replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 5/16" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, 1/8" hex key
All of the information for this mounting stud replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 5/16" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, 1/8" hex key
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace a door handle mounting stud on your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance
2
Use a 1/8th inch hex key to unthread the set screws securing the handle to the mounting studs.
3
Remove the handle.
4
Open the dishwasher door and use a t-15 torx bit to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
5
Separate the panels and release the door latch, disconnect the wire connecter and detach the retainer to fully remove the outer panel.
6
Use pliers to secure the stud you’re replacing and a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw securing the stud.
7
Install the new mounting stud by aligning it vertically on the outer door panel then thread and tighten the screw to secure.
8
Position the door handle on the mounting studs and use the hex key to tighten the set screws.
9
Reinstall the outer door panel by first positioning the door latch.
10
Connect the wire connecter and secure the retainer.
11
Set the outer door panel on the hinges.
12
Confirm the inner door panel trim is in place then join the two panels together and rethread all of the screws to secure.
13
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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