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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairKitchenAid Dishwasher Diverter Cover Replacement W11128231
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the diverter cover 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
KitchenAid Dishwasher Diverter Cover Replacement W11128231
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Total Parts Cost
$18.09Estimated Savings
$112.5003:59
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the diverter cover 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 Instructions
1
To replace the diverter cover in this kitchenaid dishwasher, you will need a small flat-head screwdriver and a t-15 torx bit.
2
Open the dishwasher door and remove the lower dishrack.
3
Pull out the upper dishrack, then open the front rack stops and fully remove the upper dishrack.
4
Pull out the third level rack, open the front rack stops and remove the rack from the rails.
5
Uninstall the lower spray arm by lifting up and rotating counter-clockwise.
6
Now use the small flat-head screwdriver to help pry open the top and rear panel bracket tabs to release the water tube assembly.
7
Detach the assembly from the diverter cover to fully remove.
8
Rotate the micro filter counter-clockwise then lift up to remove.
9
Lift out the filter screen.
10
Now use the t-15 torx bit to unthread the four screws securing the diverter cover.
11
With the screws unthreaded, you can set the old cover aside.
12
To install the new diverter cover, position it on the sump, then thread the four screws to secure.
13
Realign the filter screen on the floor of the tub with the rear of the screen positioned under the diverter cover tabs.
14
Realign the micro filter in the sump and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
15
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.
16
Reinstall the lower spray arm by inserting it into the support and rotating clockwise until it drops into place.
17
Realign the third level rack rollers on the rails, slide the rack in, and close the front rack stops.
18
Do the same to reinstall the upper dishrack.
19
Replace the lower dishrack and the dishwasher should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the diverter cover 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
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the diverter cover 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 Instructions
1
To replace the diverter cover in this kitchenaid dishwasher, you will need a small flat-head screwdriver and a t-15 torx bit.
2
Open the dishwasher door and remove the lower dishrack.
3
Pull out the upper dishrack, then open the front rack stops and fully remove the upper dishrack.
4
Pull out the third level rack, open the front rack stops and remove the rack from the rails.
5
Uninstall the lower spray arm by lifting up and rotating counter-clockwise.
6
Now use the small flat-head screwdriver to help pry open the top and rear panel bracket tabs to release the water tube assembly.
7
Detach the assembly from the diverter cover to fully remove.
8
Rotate the micro filter counter-clockwise then lift up to remove.
9
Lift out the filter screen.
10
Now use the t-15 torx bit to unthread the four screws securing the diverter cover.
11
With the screws unthreaded, you can set the old cover aside.
12
To install the new diverter cover, position it on the sump, then thread the four screws to secure.
13
Realign the filter screen on the floor of the tub with the rear of the screen positioned under the diverter cover tabs.
14
Realign the micro filter in the sump and rotate clockwise to lock it into place.
15
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.
16
Reinstall the lower spray arm by inserting it into the support and rotating clockwise until it drops into place.
17
Realign the third level rack rollers on the rails, slide the rack in, and close the front rack stops.
18
Do the same to reinstall the upper dishrack.
19
Replace the lower dishrack and the dishwasher should be ready for use.
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