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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Fill Hose Replacement #W10878507
KitchenAid Dishwasher Fill Hose Replacement #W10878507
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Total Parts Cost
$54.24Estimated Savings
$112.5008:07
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the fill hose on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the hose is if the dishwasher is not filling properly.
All of the information for this fill hose 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, phillips head screwdriver
All of the information for this fill hose 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, phillips 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 fill hose on your dishwasher.
2
Turn off the power to the appliance and 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.
6
Be prepared for some water to spill.
7
Next, use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the terminal box from the right support rail.
8
Detach the cover.
9
Note the orientation of the power wires, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
10
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
11
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
12
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
13
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
14
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
15
Now, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
16
Use the quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the inlet valve mounting screw.
17
Slide the valve back to detach.
18
Release the retaining clamp and pull the fill hose off of the valve.
19
Remove the clamp from the hose and pull the end of the hose out from under the dishwasher.
20
Open the dishwasher door, pull out the lower rack, and use channel lock pliers to help unthread the nut securing the fill cup assembly to the side of the appliance.
21
Next, release the retaining clamp, detach the fill hose from the fill cup, and carefully remove the old hose.
22
Install the new fill hose by sliding the retaining clamp over one end, then attach that end to the fill cup and secure it with the clamp.
23
Align the hose on the bracket and feed the opposite end under the dishwasher.
24
Confirm that the gasket is in place on the fill cup, then reposition the cup and rethread the nut to secure.
25
Slide the retaining clamp over the end of the fill hose, then attach the hose to the inlet valve and secure it with the clamp.
26
Now, slide the valve onto the dishwasher frame, then thread and tighten the mounting screw.
27
Reposition the insulation blanket if necessary.
28
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall, then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
29
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
30
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
31
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
32
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
33
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box, then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
34
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
35
Join the black wires together and the white wires together, and secure them with the wire nuts.
36
With the wires positioned inside the terminal box, realign the cover, then thread the screw to secure the box to the support rail.
37
Reconnect the water supply line elbow fitting to the inlet valve.
38
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation, followed by the outer panel.
39
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
40
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 fill hose on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing the hose is if the dishwasher is not filling properly.
All of the information for this fill hose 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, phillips head screwdriver
All of the information for this fill hose 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, phillips 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 fill hose on your dishwasher.
2
Turn off the power to the appliance and 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.
6
Be prepared for some water to spill.
7
Next, use a quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screw to release the terminal box from the right support rail.
8
Detach the cover.
9
Note the orientation of the power wires, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
10
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
11
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
12
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
13
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
14
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
15
Now, very carefully pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
16
Use the quarter inch socket or nut driver to unthread the inlet valve mounting screw.
17
Slide the valve back to detach.
18
Release the retaining clamp and pull the fill hose off of the valve.
19
Remove the clamp from the hose and pull the end of the hose out from under the dishwasher.
20
Open the dishwasher door, pull out the lower rack, and use channel lock pliers to help unthread the nut securing the fill cup assembly to the side of the appliance.
21
Next, release the retaining clamp, detach the fill hose from the fill cup, and carefully remove the old hose.
22
Install the new fill hose by sliding the retaining clamp over one end, then attach that end to the fill cup and secure it with the clamp.
23
Align the hose on the bracket and feed the opposite end under the dishwasher.
24
Confirm that the gasket is in place on the fill cup, then reposition the cup and rethread the nut to secure.
25
Slide the retaining clamp over the end of the fill hose, then attach the hose to the inlet valve and secure it with the clamp.
26
Now, slide the valve onto the dishwasher frame, then thread and tighten the mounting screw.
27
Reposition the insulation blanket if necessary.
28
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall, then gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
29
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
30
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
31
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
32
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
33
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the terminal box, then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
34
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
35
Join the black wires together and the white wires together, and secure them with the wire nuts.
36
With the wires positioned inside the terminal box, realign the cover, then thread the screw to secure the box to the support rail.
37
Reconnect the water supply line elbow fitting to the inlet valve.
38
Reposition the inner access panel and insulation, followed by the outer panel.
39
Rethread and tighten the screws to secure.
40
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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