DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the top rack rail rollers on Electrolux dishwashers.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace a pair of top rack rail rollers in your dishwasher,
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You will need to fully uninstall the appliance before you attempt this.
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Be sure to turn off the power to the dishwasher and shut off the water supply valve.
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Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower access panel.
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Use channel lock pliers to loosen the elbow fitting securing the water supply line to the inlet valve.
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Fully unthread the elbow fitting.
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Be prepared for some water to spill.
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Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
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Open the dishwasher door and unthread the two screws securing the dishwasher mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
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To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.
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Rotate the front legs clockwise to lower the front using the Phillips head screwdriver.
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Rotate the rear leg adjusting rod counterclockwise to lower the rear of the dishwasher.
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Now, gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
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Place a weight on top of the dishwasher to help stabilize it.
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Release the retaining tabs to remove the front stop clips.
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Slide the rack off of the rails.
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Release the retaining tabs to remove the appropriate rear stop clip and you can sight out the rail.
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Lift up the insulation and unthread the two screws securing the rollers and support.
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Install the new top rack rail rollers by aligning the component on the inside of the side panel and the support on the outside of the panel.
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Then, thread the screws to secure.
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Keeping the stop tab at the front aligned, the rail on the new rollers.
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Snap the rear stop clip into place.
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Align the utensil trays support brackets on the rails and slide the rack in.
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Realign the two front stop clips on the rails and snap them into place.
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Realign the insulation and remove the weight.
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Confirmed at the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall.
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Then, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
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Extend the front leveling legs if necessary.
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Rotate the adjusting rod clockwise to extend the rear leg.
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Rethread the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
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Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
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Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
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Thread the water supply line elbow fitting onto the inlet valve port and tighten.
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Realign the lower access panel and rethread the screws to secure.
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Turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.