1858 (1988) Kenmore Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- sandra from colorado springs, CO
- Parts Used:
- WD18X213
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
the sump housing was worn out and leaked
first I used a shop vac to clean any excess water left behind, removed the sump housing from the motor, removed the sump housing from the body of dishwasher, replaced the old housing for the new one and reversed my steps to remove old one,
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- Customer:
- Lawrence from ROLESVILLE, NC
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10261
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
dishwasher did not start
Took out interlock switch (two leads) and replaced with new one. As simple as that.
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- Customer:
- Asok from HELOTES, TX
- Parts Used:
- WD35X21038
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Three of the 8 wheels broke.
The newly purchased wheels have a little different design and could be installed in a matter of few seconds.
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- Customer:
- John from Palatine, IL
- Parts Used:
- WD19X10032
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Leaking water pump
Disconnect water line and screws (2) holding dishwasher under cabinet, and clamp for wastewater line. Pulled dishwasher out, turned on its side, and removed pump. Disassembled pump per instructions (great instructions) and installed new parts. Reversed to reassemble and except for a loose clamp that leaked (I tightened) it went well. Just under 1 hour.
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- Customer:
- Albert from Dallas, TX
- Parts Used:
- WD15X93
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
Thanks for sending the correct part. You guys did a great job.
Just put the part on.
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- Customer:
- Carrell from Cochranville, PA
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10304
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
rack slide end cap missing
installed part on inside end of rail. no tools needed. original part wouldn't stay on rail. finished in 2 minutes
wife happy
wife happy
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- Customer:
- Felix A from Orlando, FL
- Parts Used:
- WD12X271
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Missing wheels
Inserted wheels on socket and then into the dishwasher rack.
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- Customer:
- Joel from Cypress, TX
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10304
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Upper rack kept dropping from the wheels when we pulled it out
We knew roughly how we needed to put the cap on the rail, but our technique of simply forcing it in the end of the rail wasn't working. The trick is to bend the moveable part of the plastic cap inward while you're sliding it in, and it clicks right into place.
The location of the cap we were replacing was the upper back left, which made it a little tricky to reach back there and insert it, especially for a bigger guy like myself. We took the bottom rack out and my smaller wife was more easily able to lean in the dishwasher and reach back there to insert it.
The location of the cap we were replacing was the upper back left, which made it a little tricky to reach back there and insert it, especially for a bigger guy like myself. We took the bottom rack out and my smaller wife was more easily able to lean in the dishwasher and reach back there to insert it.
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- Customer:
- JAMES from AUBURN, WA
- Parts Used:
- WD28X10103
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
spray arm falls off
Turn off power at breaker box.
Remove lower covers and 2 screws into counter top.
Verify sufficient length on water and electrical connection to allow sliding dishwasher out approx. 2/3. I disconnected the electrical at the j box on the dishwasher. If you must disconnect the water line, shut off supply, usually located under nearby sink, and provide a rag or sponge for small amounts of water left in supply line.
Carefully pull back the insulation to expose two screws on top where water line runs into the center.
Pull the top tray part way out and reach in to hold the spray arm while removing the screws. The spray arm will easily drop out.
Hold the new spray arm in place making sure the raised screw posts push into the holes, then reinstall the two screws. Done. Pull insulation back into place, retape if necessary. Reconnect electrical and water if necessary.
Slide unit back in, checking alinement. Rescrew to counter top and reinstall lower covers. Task complete. 15 mins if prepared. 30 mins if both elect. & water are disconnected and you are somewhat hesitant.
Remove lower covers and 2 screws into counter top.
Verify sufficient length on water and electrical connection to allow sliding dishwasher out approx. 2/3. I disconnected the electrical at the j box on the dishwasher. If you must disconnect the water line, shut off supply, usually located under nearby sink, and provide a rag or sponge for small amounts of water left in supply line.
Carefully pull back the insulation to expose two screws on top where water line runs into the center.
Pull the top tray part way out and reach in to hold the spray arm while removing the screws. The spray arm will easily drop out.
Hold the new spray arm in place making sure the raised screw posts push into the holes, then reinstall the two screws. Done. Pull insulation back into place, retape if necessary. Reconnect electrical and water if necessary.
Slide unit back in, checking alinement. Rescrew to counter top and reinstall lower covers. Task complete. 15 mins if prepared. 30 mins if both elect. & water are disconnected and you are somewhat hesitant.
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- Customer:
- Tom from UPPR CHICHSTR, PA
- Parts Used:
- WD35X21038
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Wheel had melted and support cracked
Removed the lower rack and installed new wheels with clips
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- Customer:
- Patricia from Clifton, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10284
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dispenser cap would not stay in place because it had melted
First I opened the package and screwed the new dispenser cap into place.
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- Customer:
- donald from fullerton, CA
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Silverware basket was missing in the condo that we rented
I just plugged in the model number and a screen came up that showed all the part numbers that made up the model. picked out the parts that we needed and ordered it and within 2 day we had the new basket that we needed for our dish washer.
the service and ease was better that going to the appliance store and picking up the basket.
I was very happy the the service.
Donald Brown
the service and ease was better that going to the appliance store and picking up the basket.
I was very happy the the service.
Donald Brown
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- Customer:
- Helen from Carol Stream, IL
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10284
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Rinse Aid Fill Cap melted because it landed next to the heating element because it wasn't screwed in
Simply screwed in new cap
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- Customer:
- Raymond from Oshkosh, WI
- Parts Used:
- WD26X10013
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Motor froze up on dishwasher
Removed dishwasher, took off motor, and ordered part. It was delivered in a timely fashion (3 days). Determined which directions to follow. Used screwdriver to hook up motor. Put dishwasher back into cabinet area, made sure there were no leaks before fastening the dishwasher in place. Took about 1/2 hour to complete process. Very satisfied.
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- Customer:
- THOMAS from LACONIA, NH
- Parts Used:
- WD26X10013
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
poor dish washing
Read directions. They were poorly drawn. Set them aside. Opened up unit on December 26th. I made careful observation of the wiring, two hoses, one metal bracket, the hose two clamps, and then proceeded. Instructions said 1 to 2 hours, to complete. Ha Ha, perhaps if you've done it before. It was actually really closer to four hours. When done, it worked perfectly. The best part, my wife said: "This was the best Christmas present ever!" That made my day! Dishes are clean again, just like new! Thank you: www.PartsSelect.com.
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