Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the detergent dispenser on a KitchenAid dishwasher. The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is not dispensing properly.
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 detergent dispenser in this kitchenaid dishwasher, you will need a t-15 torx bit, a small flat-head screwdriver, and pliers.
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Before you begin the procedure, turn off the power to the dishwasher.
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Open the dishwasher door, and use the t-15 torx bit to unthread the eight side screws and the top right screw holding the inner and outer door panels together.
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Unthread the top right door latch screw last.
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With the screws unthreaded, you can lift the outer door panel up to detach.
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Disconnect the user interface wire connecter and detach the wire retainer so you can set the outer door panel aside.
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Next, depress the tab to disconnect the dispenser wire connecter.
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Use the small flat-head screwdriver to bend the dispenser retaining tabs outward.
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You can now remove the old detergent dispenser.
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Before you install the new detergent dispenser, use the pliers to bend the retaining tabs inward.
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Now position the dispenser in the inner door panel from the inside and press until it snaps into place.
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Connect the wire connecter.
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Reinstall the outer door panel by first connecting the user interface wire connecter and securing the wire retainer.
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Make sure the console seal is in place, then slide the side edges of the outer panel behind the retaining brackets, then lift the panel up to join it with the inner door panel.
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Rethread the screws to secure.
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The top right door latch screw should be threaded first.
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That screw and the two upper side screws are longer than the six remaining side screws.
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With all the screws secured, turn the power supply back on, and the dishwasher should be ready for use.