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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid DishwasherDiffuser Replacement #WPW10476221
KitchenAid DishwasherDiffuser Replacement #WPW10476221
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Total Parts Cost
$23.60Estimated Savings
$112.5003:50
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the diffuser on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the diffuser is if the dishwasher is cleaning poorly.
All of the information for this diffuser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this diffuser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution before you replace the diffuser in your dishwasher.
2
Be sure to turn off the power to the appliance, pull the upper rack out, and use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs securing the rack adjusters to the tracks.
3
Fully remove the upper rack.
4
Next, release the rack stops securing the upper tray in.
5
Slide the tray out, pull out the lower dish rack, and rotate the lower wash arm assembly counterclockwise to detach it from the support.
6
Now, use the screwdriver to help detach the Pro Scrub manifold from the supply tube and the support.
7
Detach the water supply tube from the top and rear of the tub.
8
Lift up the coupler and release the tabs to detach the supply tube from the support.
9
Now, lift up the retaining tab and rotate the pump outlet cover counterclockwise to detach.
10
You can now lift out the old diffuser.
11
Install the new diffuser by aligning it on the diverter motor shaft.
12
Reposition the pump outlet cover and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
13
Reinstall the water supply tube assembly by inserting the port into the support.
14
Secure the coupler as well.
15
Snap the supply tube into place on the rear and top of the tub.
16
Reinstall the Pro Scrub manifold by first inserting the port into the washer armed support.
17
Then, snap the manifold body onto the water supply tube.
18
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.
19
Reposition the upper tray on the tracks and snap the rack stops into place.
20
Replace the upper rack by first inserting the rear tabs into the appropriate slots in the track, then snap the front tabs into place.
21
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 diffuser on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the diffuser is if the dishwasher is cleaning poorly.
All of the information for this diffuser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this diffuser replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution before you replace the diffuser in your dishwasher.
2
Be sure to turn off the power to the appliance, pull the upper rack out, and use a small flat-head screwdriver to depress the retaining tabs securing the rack adjusters to the tracks.
3
Fully remove the upper rack.
4
Next, release the rack stops securing the upper tray in.
5
Slide the tray out, pull out the lower dish rack, and rotate the lower wash arm assembly counterclockwise to detach it from the support.
6
Now, use the screwdriver to help detach the Pro Scrub manifold from the supply tube and the support.
7
Detach the water supply tube from the top and rear of the tub.
8
Lift up the coupler and release the tabs to detach the supply tube from the support.
9
Now, lift up the retaining tab and rotate the pump outlet cover counterclockwise to detach.
10
You can now lift out the old diffuser.
11
Install the new diffuser by aligning it on the diverter motor shaft.
12
Reposition the pump outlet cover and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
13
Reinstall the water supply tube assembly by inserting the port into the support.
14
Secure the coupler as well.
15
Snap the supply tube into place on the rear and top of the tub.
16
Reinstall the Pro Scrub manifold by first inserting the port into the washer armed support.
17
Then, snap the manifold body onto the water supply tube.
18
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.
19
Reposition the upper tray on the tracks and snap the rack stops into place.
20
Replace the upper rack by first inserting the rear tabs into the appropriate slots in the track, then snap the front tabs into place.
21
With the repair completed, turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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