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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Replace Detergent Dispenser #W10861000
KitchenAid Dishwasher Replace Detergent Dispenser #W10861000
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Total Parts Cost
$80.94Estimated Savings
$112.5003:41
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the detergent dispenser on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the dispenser is if the detergent or rinse aid is not being dispensed properly.
All of the information for this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, T-15 torx bit screwdriver
All of the information for this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, T-15 torx bit screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the detergent dispenser in your dishwasher, be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Open the dishwasher door and use a T15 Torx bit to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
3
Separate the panels and release the door latch.
4
Disconnect the wire connector and detach the retainer.
5
You can now set the outer door panel aside.
6
Disconnect the wire connector from the dispenser.
7
Use a flathead screwdriver and a putty knife to pry the metal tabs outward and hold them to release the old dispenser.
8
This will probably require some effort.
9
Install the new detergent dispenser by positioning it on the inside of the inner door panel and snapping it into place.
10
Connect the wire connector to the dispenser.
11
Reinstall the outer door panel by first positioning the door latch, connect the wire connector, and secure the retainer.
12
Set the outer door panel on the hinges.
13
Confirm the inner door panel trim is in place, then join the two panels together and rethread all of 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 detergent dispenser on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the dispenser is if the detergent or rinse aid is not being dispensed properly.
All of the information for this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, T-15 torx bit screwdriver
All of the information for this dispenser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver, T-15 torx bit screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the detergent dispenser in your dishwasher, be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Open the dishwasher door and use a T15 Torx bit to unthread all of the screws holding the inner and outer door panels together.
3
Separate the panels and release the door latch.
4
Disconnect the wire connector and detach the retainer.
5
You can now set the outer door panel aside.
6
Disconnect the wire connector from the dispenser.
7
Use a flathead screwdriver and a putty knife to pry the metal tabs outward and hold them to release the old dispenser.
8
This will probably require some effort.
9
Install the new detergent dispenser by positioning it on the inside of the inner door panel and snapping it into place.
10
Connect the wire connector to the dispenser.
11
Reinstall the outer door panel by first positioning the door latch, connect the wire connector, and secure the retainer.
12
Set the outer door panel on the hinges.
13
Confirm the inner door panel trim is in place, then join the two panels together and rethread all of 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
Detergent Dispenser
$80.94
Total$0.00
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