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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Dishwasher High Limit Thermostat #154290204
Kenmore Dishwasher High Limit Thermostat #154290204
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Total Parts Cost
$62.28Estimated Savings
$112.5002:14
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the high limit thermostat on Kenmore dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the high limit thermostat is the dishwasher short-cycling or not running at all.
All of the information in this high limit thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Frigidaire, Crosley, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this high limit thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Frigidaire, Crosley, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the high limit thermostat on your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
3
Set both panels aside.
4
Reach under the dishwasher and use a short phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the mounting screw securing the high limit thermostat retainer.
5
Rotate the retainer to release the thermostat.
6
Disconnect the wires.
7
Install the new high limit thermostat by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
8
Position the thermostat in the hole on the bottom of the tub then rotate the retainer back into place and tighten the screw.
9
Realign both lower access panels and replace the screws to secure.
10
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the high limit thermostat on Kenmore dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the high limit thermostat is the dishwasher short-cycling or not running at all.
All of the information in this high limit thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Frigidaire, Crosley, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this high limit thermostat replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, Frigidaire, Crosley, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the high limit thermostat on your dishwasher be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
2
Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
3
Set both panels aside.
4
Reach under the dishwasher and use a short phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the mounting screw securing the high limit thermostat retainer.
5
Rotate the retainer to release the thermostat.
6
Disconnect the wires.
7
Install the new high limit thermostat by first connecting the wires to the terminals.
8
Position the thermostat in the hole on the bottom of the tub then rotate the retainer back into place and tighten the screw.
9
Realign both lower access panels and replace the screws to secure.
10
With the repair completed turn the power back on and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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