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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKenmore Dishwasher Thermistor Replacement #154227501
Kenmore Dishwasher Thermistor Replacement #154227501
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Total Parts Cost
$20.64Estimated Savings
$112.5006:27
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the thermistor on Kenmore dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the thermistor is the dishwasher short-cycling or cleaning poorly.
All of the information in this thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the thermistor in your dishwasher, the appliance will need to be fully uninstalled. To do this turn off the power to the appliance
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
4
Set both panels aside.
5
Using a 5/8th inch wrench or an adjustable wrench, unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve fitting – be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, unthread the screw to release the electric cover.
7
Note the orientation of the power wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
9
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the bracket.
10
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
11
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
12
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
13
Now carefully pull the dishwasher out of the cabinet.
14
Tip the dishwasher back and rest the tub on a towel or blanket.
15
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the mounting screw securing the thermistor retainer.
16
Rotate the retainer to release the thermistor and disconnect the wires.
17
Before you install the new thermistor transfer some of the thermal compound from the old component to the new one.
18
Now connect the wires to the thermistor.
19
Position the thermistor in the hole on the bottom of the tub then rotate the retainer back into place and tighten the screw.
20
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
21
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall and gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
22
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
23
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
24
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
25
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
26
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the bracket then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
27
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
28
Join the black wires together and the white wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
29
Replace the electric cover and secure it with the screw.
30
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve fitting.
31
Realign both lower access panels and replace the screws to secure.
32
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 instructions for replacing the thermistor on Kenmore dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the thermistor is the dishwasher short-cycling or cleaning poorly.
All of the information in this thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this thermistor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the thermistor in your dishwasher, the appliance will need to be fully uninstalled. To do this turn off the power to the appliance
2
Shut off the water supply valve.
3
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.
4
Set both panels aside.
5
Using a 5/8th inch wrench or an adjustable wrench, unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve fitting – be prepared for some water to spill.
6
Next, unthread the screw to release the electric cover.
7
Note the orientation of the power wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
8
Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
9
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the bracket.
10
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
11
Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.
12
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
13
Now carefully pull the dishwasher out of the cabinet.
14
Tip the dishwasher back and rest the tub on a towel or blanket.
15
Use a phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the mounting screw securing the thermistor retainer.
16
Rotate the retainer to release the thermistor and disconnect the wires.
17
Before you install the new thermistor transfer some of the thermal compound from the old component to the new one.
18
Now connect the wires to the thermistor.
19
Position the thermistor in the hole on the bottom of the tub then rotate the retainer back into place and tighten the screw.
20
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
21
Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall and gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
22
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
23
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
24
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.
25
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
26
Fully position the wires and strain relief in the bracket then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
27
Secure the grounding wire with the screw.
28
Join the black wires together and the white wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
29
Replace the electric cover and secure it with the screw.
30
Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve fitting.
31
Realign both lower access panels and replace the screws to secure.
32
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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