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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Drain Pump Replacement #W10876537 
Whirlpool Dishwasher Drain Pump Replacement #W10876537
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$65.73Estimated Savings
$112.5002:18
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drain pump on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the pump is if the dishwasher is not draining.
All of the information in this pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver
All of the information in this pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
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Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
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…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
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…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
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Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
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Before you replace the drain pump in your dishwasher…
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…be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
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Using a flat-head screwdriver, rotate the lower access panel fasteners counter-clockwise a quarter-turn to detach.
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Remove the access panel and the attached insulation.
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Reach under the dishwasher…
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…depress the drain pump retaining tab and rotate the pump counter-clockwise to remove – be prepared for some water to spill out.
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Unhook the wire connecter from the retainer and disconnect the wire from the pump.
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Install the new drain pump…
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…by first connecting the wire connecter.
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Secure the wire in the retainer.
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Now insert the pump into the sump housing and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
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Reposition the access panel, making sure the attached insulation does not interfere with the float assembly and the lower edge of the panel touches the floor.
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Secure the panel by rotating the fasteners clockwise a quarter turn.
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With the repair completed…
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…turn the power back on…
20
…and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
21
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
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Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the drain pump on Whirlpool dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the pump is if the dishwasher is not draining.
All of the information in this pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver
All of the information in this pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
Before you replace the drain pump in your dishwasher…
6
…be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
7
Using a flat-head screwdriver, rotate the lower access panel fasteners counter-clockwise a quarter-turn to detach.
8
Remove the access panel and the attached insulation.
9
Reach under the dishwasher…
10
…depress the drain pump retaining tab and rotate the pump counter-clockwise to remove – be prepared for some water to spill out.
11
Unhook the wire connecter from the retainer and disconnect the wire from the pump.
12
Install the new drain pump…
13
…by first connecting the wire connecter.
14
Secure the wire in the retainer.
15
Now insert the pump into the sump housing and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
16
Reposition the access panel, making sure the attached insulation does not interfere with the float assembly and the lower edge of the panel touches the floor.
17
Secure the panel by rotating the fasteners clockwise a quarter turn.
18
With the repair completed…
19
…turn the power back on…
20
…and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
21
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
22
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
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