DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the fill tank on Electrolux dishwashers.
All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the fill tank in your dishwasher, you will need to fully uninstall the appliance.
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Before you attempt this, be sure to turn off the power to the dishwasher…
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…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 – be prepared for some water to spill.
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Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer…
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…and feed it through the cabinet.
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Next, 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.
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Using the phillips-head screwdriver, rotate the rear leg adjusting rod counter-clockwise 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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Lift up the left-side insulation.
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Use pliers to release the spring clamp securing the inlet hose to the fill tank and pull the hose off.
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Release the retaining tabs to detach the outlet hose…
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…and detach the overflow hose.
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Next, fully remove the lower dishrack.
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Unthread the fill tank retaining ring…
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…and you can remove the old fill tank.
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Install the new fill tank…
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…by aligning it on the side panel…
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…then thread the retaining ring to secure.
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Replace the lower dishrack.
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Attach the hoses to the appropriate ports.
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Reposition the insulation.
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Confirm that 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…
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…and connect it to the sink drain or 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…
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…and rethread the screws to secure.
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Turn the water supply back on…
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…and your dishwasher should be ready for use.