Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the cabinet seal on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the cabinet seal on this kitchenaid dishwasher, you will need a 5/16th inch nut driver, a quarter-inch nut driver, a phillips-head screwdriver, and needle-nose pliers.
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To perform this procedure, you will need to pull the dishwasher a few inches away from the cabinet.
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Before you begin, turn off the power to the appliance.
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Use the 5/16th inch nut driver to unthread the two screws securing the lower access panel and toe panel to the frame.
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With the screws unthreaded, you can set the panels aside.
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Pull out the remaining insulation.
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Use the quarter-inch nut driver to unthread the screw securing the junction box cover.
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Using the phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the screws to release the black and white power wires from the right side of the terminal block.
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Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire as well.
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Now depress the retaining tab and slide the junction box to the left to detach it from the support bar.
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Use the needle-nose pliers to help unthread the strain relief nut.
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Pull the power line through the junction box.
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Hook the junction box back on the support bar to keep it out of the way.
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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 thread the legs further into the base to lower the appliance.
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Now gently pull the dishwasher a few inches out of cabinet.
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Open the dishwasher door and you can pull the old cabinet seal off of the frame.
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To install the new cabinet seal, align the rear lip of the seal over the frame and push the seal into place.
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Gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.
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Extend the front leveling legs if necessary.
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Rethread the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.
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Detach the junction box from the support bar.
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Feed the power line wires through the rear of the box.
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Thread the strain relief nut to secure.
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Realign the junction box on the support bar and slide right to snap it into position on the retaining tab.
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Realign the black and white power wires on the appropriate terminals on the right side of the terminal block and thread the screws to secure.
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Thread the screw to secure the grounding wire to the junction box.
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Reposition the junction box cover and replace the screw.
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Realign the insulation.
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Now realign the toe panel and insulation, then reposition the access panel, and thread the two screws to secure.
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Turn the power supply back on, and the dishwasher should be ready for use.