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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairElectrolux Dishwasher Front Leveling Leg Replacement 152661702
Electrolux Dishwasher Front Leveling Leg Replacement 152661702
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$10.94Estimated Savings
$112.5006:21
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the front leveling leg on Electrolux dishwashers.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace a front leveling leg on your dishwasher,
2
You will need to fully uninstall the appliance before you attempt this.
3
Be sure to turn off the power to the dishwasher and shut off the water supply valve.
4
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower access panel.
5
Set the panel aside.
6
Use channel lock pliers to loosen the elbow fitting securing the water supply line to the inlet valve.
7
Fully unthread the elbow fitting.
8
Be prepared for some water to spill.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and unthread the two screws securing the dishwasher mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs.
12
To lower the appliance, rotate the front legs clockwise using the Philips head screwdriver.
13
Rotate the rear leg adjusting rod counterclockwise to lower the rear of the dishwasher.
14
Now, gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
15
To tip the dishwasher back, you will probably need to detach the power supply cord from the junction box.
16
To do this, unthread the screw to release the junction box cover.
17
Note the orientation of the power wires and the grounding wire.
18
Then, untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
19
Have an assistant help you to lift up the front of the appliance and support it.
20
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and cord from the junction box.
21
Now, tip the appliance back and rest it on the rear panel.
22
You can now unthread the leg you're replacing.
23
Install the new front leveling leg by threading it into the base.
24
Keep the foot close to the base.
25
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
26
If necessary, support the front of the appliance.
27
Fully position the power supply cord and strain relief in the junction box.
28
Then, thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
29
Remove this support.
30
Join the black wires together, the white wires together, and the green grounding wires together.
31
Secure them with the wire nuts.
32
With the wires positioned inside the junction box, realign the cover and rethread the screw.
33
Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall and the water supply line is positioned in the channel in the base.
34
Now, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
35
Extend the front leveling legs if necessary.
36
Rotate the adjusting rod clockwise to extend the rear leg.
37
Rethread the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
38
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
39
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
40
Thread the water supply line elbow fitting onto the inlet valve port and tighten.
41
Realign the lower access panel and rethread the screws to secure.
42
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 front leveling leg on Electrolux dishwashers.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace a front leveling leg on your dishwasher,
2
You will need to fully uninstall the appliance before you attempt this.
3
Be sure to turn off the power to the dishwasher and shut off the water supply valve.
4
Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower access panel.
5
Set the panel aside.
6
Use channel lock pliers to loosen the elbow fitting securing the water supply line to the inlet valve.
7
Fully unthread the elbow fitting.
8
Be prepared for some water to spill.
9
Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.
10
Open the dishwasher door and unthread the two screws securing the dishwasher mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
11
To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs.
12
To lower the appliance, rotate the front legs clockwise using the Philips head screwdriver.
13
Rotate the rear leg adjusting rod counterclockwise to lower the rear of the dishwasher.
14
Now, gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet.
15
To tip the dishwasher back, you will probably need to detach the power supply cord from the junction box.
16
To do this, unthread the screw to release the junction box cover.
17
Note the orientation of the power wires and the grounding wire.
18
Then, untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.
19
Have an assistant help you to lift up the front of the appliance and support it.
20
Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and cord from the junction box.
21
Now, tip the appliance back and rest it on the rear panel.
22
You can now unthread the leg you're replacing.
23
Install the new front leveling leg by threading it into the base.
24
Keep the foot close to the base.
25
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
26
If necessary, support the front of the appliance.
27
Fully position the power supply cord and strain relief in the junction box.
28
Then, thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
29
Remove this support.
30
Join the black wires together, the white wires together, and the green grounding wires together.
31
Secure them with the wire nuts.
32
With the wires positioned inside the junction box, realign the cover and rethread the screw.
33
Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall and the water supply line is positioned in the channel in the base.
34
Now, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
35
Extend the front leveling legs if necessary.
36
Rotate the adjusting rod clockwise to extend the rear leg.
37
Rethread the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
38
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
39
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
40
Thread the water supply line elbow fitting onto the inlet valve port and tighten.
41
Realign the lower access panel and rethread the screws to secure.
42
Turn the water supply back on as well as the power, and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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