Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the water supply tube docking retainer 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 water supply tube docking retainer in this kitchenaid dishwasher, you will need a small flat-head screwdriver.
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Open the dishwasher door and remove the lower dishrack.
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Pull out the upper dishrack, then open the front rack stops and fully remove the upper dishrack.
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Pull out the third level rack, open the front rack stops and remove the rack from the rails.
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Uninstall the lower spray arm by lifting up and rotating counter-clockwise.
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Now use the small flat-head screwdriver to help pry open the top and rear panel bracket tabs to release the water tube assembly.
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Detach the assembly from the diverter cover to fully remove.
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You can now pull the sides of the old docking retainer outward to detach it from the tube, if still intact.
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To install the new docking retainer, align it on the tube and snap it into place.
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Now reinsert the lower water tube assembly ports into the diverter cover, then snap the assembly back into place in the rear and top panel brackets.
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Reinstall the lower spray arm by inserting it into the support and rotating clockwise until it drops into place.
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Realign the third level rack rollers on the rails, slide the rack in, and close the front rack stops.
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Do the same to reinstall the upper dishrack.
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Replace the lower dishrack and the dishwasher should be ready for use.