18585 (1988) Kenmore Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Jon from Henderson, NV
- Parts Used:
- WD8X181
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Dishwasher was leaking
Had to remove entire lower unit from dishwasher but it is a tight fit between the pump inlet flange and the floor.The next problem was to get the E clip off of the valve shaft. I knew the E clip had to be a straight fit when put back on the shaft so I had to straighten out before putting it back on the shaft after putting the new seal on the shaft correctly.Put the solonoid back on and made sure the valve shaft turned freely. Next fun was getting the pump unit back in place. Not easy (clearance) but got-er done!
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- Customer:
- Jackie from Lebanon, OR
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
First silverware basket had a hole in it.
Took out old one and put in the new one. Not hard at all. Thanks
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- Customer:
- Broggie from Burlington, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10284
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Fill Cap Just Keep Turning, Not Locking In Place
I Just Open Door And Put Fill Cap In And Turn That It
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- Customer:
- Kim from DETROIT, MI
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Replace dishwasher basket
Pulled out old basket with holes at bottom and replaced it with new basket. Perfect fit!
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- Customer:
- Joanna from SEWELL, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
old silverware basket had slots that were broken and knives would fall through and get stuck.
Opened the box the new silverware basket came in and replaced the broken one.m
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- Customer:
- Martie from FULTON, MO
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10284
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Threads on the cap broken
A no brainer, replaced old fill cap with new fill cap. Delighted I was able to order the part, website is user friendly.
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- Customer:
- Stephen from Palm Desert, CA
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Replaced Broken Silverware Basket
Simply took out old and put in new
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- Customer:
- Harry from Franklin, TN
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10284
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Rinse Aid Fill Cap missing from dishwasher in condo I just bought.
Opened package, removed cap and screwed it in place.
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- Customer:
- ERIN from LAS VEGAS, NV
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Silverware Basket Missing
This is erins dad. She just bought her first home and it was missing the basket. I went online found your company and ordered.
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- Customer:
- David from Pembroke Pines, FL
- Parts Used:
- WD16X10011
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Could not get the arm to close.
I could not pull it out to get the new one in so I used a dremmel. Then pressed in the new one.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
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- Customer:
- Perry from LaFontaine, IN
- Parts Used:
- WD8X181
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
Leaking Drain Valve Shaft Seal
I took the lower cover pannel screws out of the dish washer to view the pump assy. Then remove the solinoid bracket which covered the Drain Valve Seal. The hardest part was removing the star washer in front of the seal. That is where I had to use the pliers to remove it. Then I had to straighten
the washer out so I could reuse it. Pulled old Seal out and replaced with new and reassembled. Test ran a cycle and wasn't leaking any more. Easy fix!
the washer out so I could reuse it. Pulled old Seal out and replaced with new and reassembled. Test ran a cycle and wasn't leaking any more. Easy fix!
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- Customer:
- ALBERT from LYNN, MA
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10284
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Fill Cap broke off left portion in door
Used drill and easy out to remove broken part, then put in new one
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- Customer:
- JOHNNY from ASHLAND, VA
- Parts Used:
- WD8X181
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
leaking shaft seal
Well disassembly was good - removed the spring cam assembly on the dump valve cam, then two screws of the solenoid to remove the solenoid, beyond that the repair became a little tough since the seal / shaft retainer wasdifficult to remove. The shaft has a grove which the retainer clip is hard to remove from, and once removed - it deformed, so i installed the seal using a nut driver as a seal press to evenly press it into place. then had to work the retainer with a small set of pliers to reshape it, then reaasembled in place which is when i realized why it was hard to get off due to the shaft grove, which as well as holds the seal it also aligns the shaft latteraly in the pump housing, but after putting it all together and firing up the dishwasher, no leaks and it was an hour laying on my side which i feel was worth it, thx jon
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- Customer:
- Sebrana from Tompkinsville, KY
- Parts Used:
- WD19X10032
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
dishwasher was filling up .but it was,nt washing .had a repair man looked at it and said it needed a seal .so we bought it and install it our self and .it wasn,t that it was the moter .instead of a seal .
took the moter off and the impellar off replaced the impeller .back and turn the washer back on but it still wouldnt .wash .the moter wouldnt turn .so had the moter tested and it was the moter . found out how and what to look for on you tube .it was a big help in how to fix your washer .typed in model and what kind portable .it was easy .thank you for haveing my part also .and shipping was real fast .
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- Customer:
- Dana from Plano, TX
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Basket missing from Dishwasher
Just set it in as it was exactly as described and ordered.
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