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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Diverter Motor Replacement #W10843811
KitchenAid Dishwasher Diverter Motor Replacement #W10843811
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$180.95Estimated Savings
$112.5009:55
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the diverter motor on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the motor is if the dishes are not being cleaned properly.
All of the information for this diverter 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, flat head screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver, T-10 Torx bit screwdriver
All of the information for this diverter 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, flat head screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver, T-10 Torx bit screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the diverter motor in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Pull the upper rack out and use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs securing the rack adjusters to the tracks.
4
Fully remove the upper rack.
5
Next, release the rack stops securing the upper tray and slide the tray out.
6
Pull out the lower dish rack and rotate the lower wash arm assembly counter-clockwise to detach it from the support.
7
Now use the screwdriver to help detach the pro-scrub manifold from the supply tube and support.
8
Detach the water supply tube from the top and rear of the tub.
9
Lift up the coupler and release the tabs to detach the supply tube from the support.
10
Now lift up the retaining tab and rotate the pump outlet cover counter-clockwise to detach.
11
Lift out the diffuser.
12
Use a quarter-inch nut driver or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
13
Remove the outer panel along with the inner panel and the attached insulation.
14
Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
15
Next, use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the terminal box from the right support rail.
16
Detach the cover note the orientation of the power wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
17
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
18
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
19
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
20
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
21
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
22
Very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
23
Tip the dishwasher back and rest it on a towel or blanket.
24
Note the orientation of the diverter motor wire connecters then disconnect them.
25
Now use a t-10 torx bit to unthread the mounting screws securing the motor.
26
Remove the old motor.
27
Before you install the new diverter motor apply some grease to the plastic shaft.
28
Now align the new motor on the sump then thread and tighten the mounting screws.
29
Connect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
30
Return the dishwasher to it upright position.
31
Reposition the insulation blanket on the dishwasher.
32
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
33
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
34
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
35
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
36
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
37
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
38
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
39
Join the black wires together and the white wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
40
With the wires positioned inside the terminal box, realign the cover then thread the screw to secure the box to the support rail.
41
Reconnect the water supply line elbow fitting to the inlet valve.
42
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation followed by the outer panel.
43
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
44
Open the dishwasher door and realign the diffuser on the diverter motor shaft.
45
Reposition the pump outlet cover and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
46
Reinstall the water supply tube assembly be inserting the port into the support; secure the coupler as well.
47
Snap the supply tube into place on the rear and top of the tub.
48
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.
49
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.
50
Reposition the upper tray on the tracks and snap the rack stops into place.
51
Replace the upper rack by first inserting the rear tabs into the appropriate slots in the track then snap the front tabs into place.
52
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 diverter motor on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the motor is if the dishes are not being cleaned properly.
All of the information for this diverter 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, flat head screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver, T-10 Torx bit screwdriver
All of the information for this diverter 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, flat head screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver, T-10 Torx bit screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the diverter motor in your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Pull the upper rack out and use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs securing the rack adjusters to the tracks.
4
Fully remove the upper rack.
5
Next, release the rack stops securing the upper tray and slide the tray out.
6
Pull out the lower dish rack and rotate the lower wash arm assembly counter-clockwise to detach it from the support.
7
Now use the screwdriver to help detach the pro-scrub manifold from the supply tube and support.
8
Detach the water supply tube from the top and rear of the tub.
9
Lift up the coupler and release the tabs to detach the supply tube from the support.
10
Now lift up the retaining tab and rotate the pump outlet cover counter-clockwise to detach.
11
Lift out the diffuser.
12
Use a quarter-inch nut driver or a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
13
Remove the outer panel along with the inner panel and the attached insulation.
14
Use channel-lock pliers to unthread the water supply line elbow fitting from the inlet valve be prepared for some water to spill.
15
Next, use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the terminal box from the right support rail.
16
Detach the cover note the orientation of the power wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
17
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
18
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
19
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
20
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
21
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
22
Very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
23
Tip the dishwasher back and rest it on a towel or blanket.
24
Note the orientation of the diverter motor wire connecters then disconnect them.
25
Now use a t-10 torx bit to unthread the mounting screws securing the motor.
26
Remove the old motor.
27
Before you install the new diverter motor apply some grease to the plastic shaft.
28
Now align the new motor on the sump then thread and tighten the mounting screws.
29
Connect the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
30
Return the dishwasher to it upright position.
31
Reposition the insulation blanket on the dishwasher.
32
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
33
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
34
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
35
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
36
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
37
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
38
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
39
Join the black wires together and the white wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
40
With the wires positioned inside the terminal box, realign the cover then thread the screw to secure the box to the support rail.
41
Reconnect the water supply line elbow fitting to the inlet valve.
42
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation followed by the outer panel.
43
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
44
Open the dishwasher door and realign the diffuser on the diverter motor shaft.
45
Reposition the pump outlet cover and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
46
Reinstall the water supply tube assembly be inserting the port into the support; secure the coupler as well.
47
Snap the supply tube into place on the rear and top of the tub.
48
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.
49
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.
50
Reposition the upper tray on the tracks and snap the rack stops into place.
51
Replace the upper rack by first inserting the rear tabs into the appropriate slots in the track then snap the front tabs into place.
52
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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