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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Dishwasher Turbidity Sensor Replacement #W10883778
Whirlpool Dishwasher Turbidity Sensor Replacement #W10883778
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Total Parts Cost
$64.79Estimated Savings
$112.5007:11
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the turbidity sensor on Whirlpool dishwasher model #WDF550SAFS. The most common reason for replacing the sensor is if the dishwasher is not cleaning properly.
All of the information in this sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: 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 to replace the turbidity sensor in your dishwasher.
2
You will need to fully uninstall the appliance before you do this.
3
You should turn off the power supply to your dishwasher and shut off the water supply valve.
4
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unthread the four mounting screws securing the toe kick panel and the inner access panel.
5
Remove both panels and set them aside.
6
Now, unthread the top screws securing the terminal box cover.
7
Slide the cover to the right to remove.
8
Note the orientation of the wiring, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the power wires and the grounding wire, if applicable, or release the grounding wire by unthreading the screw.
9
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
10
Next, unthread the water supply line from the water supply valve.
11
Feed it through the cabinet.
12
Disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet as well.
13
Now, 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, gently pull the dishwasher out of the cabinet.
16
Tip the dishwasher back and rest it on a towel or blanket.
17
Disconnect the wire connector from the turbidity sensor.
18
Use a small flat-head screwdriver and needle nose pliers to depress the sensor retaining tabs, and you can pull the old sensor out of the holder.
19
Install the new turbidity sensor by aligning it with the holder and snapping it into place.
20
Connect the wire connector to the new sensor.
21
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
22
Confirm that the ends of the drain hose and the water supply line are accessible through the cabinet wall.
23
Then, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
24
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
25
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
26
Feed the water supply line through the cabinet and reconnect it to the supply valve.
27
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
28
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
29
Fully reposition the wires and strain relief in the terminal box.
30
Then, thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
31
Join the power wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
32
Black wire to black wire, white wire to white wire.
33
Join the grounding wires together as well, or secure the grounding wire under the screw with the wires positioned inside the terminal box.
34
Realign the cover and rethread the screw to secure.
35
Position the inner access panel behind the toe kick panel.
36
Place the two panels against the frame and align the slots in the inner panel with the toe kick bracket screw holes.
37
With the inner panel flush against the floor, thread and tighten the four mounting screws.
38
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 turbidity sensor on Whirlpool dishwasher model #WDF550SAFS. The most common reason for replacing the sensor is if the dishwasher is not cleaning properly.
All of the information in this sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: phillips head screwdriver
All of the information in this sensor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool
Tools used: 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 to replace the turbidity sensor in your dishwasher.
2
You will need to fully uninstall the appliance before you do this.
3
You should turn off the power supply to your dishwasher and shut off the water supply valve.
4
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unthread the four mounting screws securing the toe kick panel and the inner access panel.
5
Remove both panels and set them aside.
6
Now, unthread the top screws securing the terminal box cover.
7
Slide the cover to the right to remove.
8
Note the orientation of the wiring, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the power wires and the grounding wire, if applicable, or release the grounding wire by unthreading the screw.
9
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the terminal box.
10
Next, unthread the water supply line from the water supply valve.
11
Feed it through the cabinet.
12
Disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet as well.
13
Now, 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, gently pull the dishwasher out of the cabinet.
16
Tip the dishwasher back and rest it on a towel or blanket.
17
Disconnect the wire connector from the turbidity sensor.
18
Use a small flat-head screwdriver and needle nose pliers to depress the sensor retaining tabs, and you can pull the old sensor out of the holder.
19
Install the new turbidity sensor by aligning it with the holder and snapping it into place.
20
Connect the wire connector to the new sensor.
21
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
22
Confirm that the ends of the drain hose and the water supply line are accessible through the cabinet wall.
23
Then, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
24
Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.
25
Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
26
Feed the water supply line through the cabinet and reconnect it to the supply valve.
27
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
28
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
29
Fully reposition the wires and strain relief in the terminal box.
30
Then, thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
31
Join the power wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.
32
Black wire to black wire, white wire to white wire.
33
Join the grounding wires together as well, or secure the grounding wire under the screw with the wires positioned inside the terminal box.
34
Realign the cover and rethread the screw to secure.
35
Position the inner access panel behind the toe kick panel.
36
Place the two panels against the frame and align the slots in the inner panel with the toe kick bracket screw holes.
37
With the inner panel flush against the floor, thread and tighten the four mounting screws.
38
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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