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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairElectrolux Dishwasher Pressure Switch Replacement A00055408 
Electrolux Dishwasher Pressure Switch Replacement A00055408
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Total Parts Cost
$65.73Estimated Savings
$112.5007:10
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the pressure switch 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 the pressure switch in 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.
13
Using the Philips head screwdriver, 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
Release the tab to detach the rear leg adjusting rod.
23
Using pliers, squeeze the retaining clips to release the bottom panel.
24
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to release the retaining tab so you can pull the pressure switch off of the sump port.
25
Disconnect the wire connector to fully release the old switch.
26
Install the new pressure switch by first connecting the wire connector.
27
Confirm the rubber boot is intact.
28
Then, align the switch on the sump port and push it into position.
29
Align the bottom panel tabs with the slots in the base and snap the panel into place.
30
Insert the bottom of the adjusting rod into the hole in the base and snap the upper portion in place.
31
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
32
If necessary, support the front of the appliance.
33
Fully position the power supply cord and strain relief in the junction box.
34
Then, thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
35
Remove this support.
36
Join the black wires together, the white wires together, and the green grounding wires together and secure them with the wire nuts with the wires positioned inside the junction box.
37
Realign the cover and rethread the screw.
38
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.
39
Now, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
40
Extend the front leveling legs if necessary.
41
Rotate the adjusting rod clockwise to extend the rear leg.
42
Rethread the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
43
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
44
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
45
Thread the water supply line elbow fitting onto the inlet valve port and tighten.
46
Realign the lower access panel and rethread the screws to secure.
47
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 pressure switch 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 the pressure switch in 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.
13
Using the Philips head screwdriver, 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
Release the tab to detach the rear leg adjusting rod.
23
Using pliers, squeeze the retaining clips to release the bottom panel.
24
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to release the retaining tab so you can pull the pressure switch off of the sump port.
25
Disconnect the wire connector to fully release the old switch.
26
Install the new pressure switch by first connecting the wire connector.
27
Confirm the rubber boot is intact.
28
Then, align the switch on the sump port and push it into position.
29
Align the bottom panel tabs with the slots in the base and snap the panel into place.
30
Insert the bottom of the adjusting rod into the hole in the base and snap the upper portion in place.
31
Return the dishwasher to its upright position.
32
If necessary, support the front of the appliance.
33
Fully position the power supply cord and strain relief in the junction box.
34
Then, thread and tighten the strain relief nut.
35
Remove this support.
36
Join the black wires together, the white wires together, and the green grounding wires together and secure them with the wire nuts with the wires positioned inside the junction box.
37
Realign the cover and rethread the screw.
38
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.
39
Now, gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
40
Extend the front leveling legs if necessary.
41
Rotate the adjusting rod clockwise to extend the rear leg.
42
Rethread the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
43
Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or garbage disposer.
44
Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.
45
Thread the water supply line elbow fitting onto the inlet valve port and tighten.
46
Realign the lower access panel and rethread the screws to secure.
47
Turn the water supply back on as well as the power, and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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