18081 (1988) Kenmore Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- LuAnne from Fairview Heights, IL
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The dishwasher was missing the silvare basket
Just plopped it in, it fit perfectly! I love it! Very easy to order the part, and very fast shipping! I order it and it took a day to get to me!
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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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- 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:
- Patricia from Lido Beach, NY
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Silverware basketcracked
I pulled the old basket out with my right hand and inserted the new basket with my left hand! HA! Maybe 5 seconds!
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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:
- Ron from Aurora, CO
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
no silverware basket
No story just locate partselect.com on internet, select part and order. Part received in a timely manner in great condition. Thanks
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- Customer:
- Brian from Cloverdale, IN
- Parts Used:
- WD8X181
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
dishwasher leaking
Pulled the dishwasher out and turned on its back and pulled out the seal. Saw it was bad and order one. It was here in two days and fixed that afternoon. Great service and quick delivery!!! Will use this site again!!
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- Customer:
- rick from greensboro, GA
- Parts Used:
- WD19X10032
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
slow leak from the pump while operating
followed instructions that came with the part. My dishwasher had a slightly different configuration than what the directions said so disassembly took a few minutes to figure out. Once that was done, the removal of the old impeller assembly and installation of the new went quite smoothly. The replacement assembly had a "grater" which was not present on my original however it installed perfectly and no longer leaks.
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- Customer:
- Richard from Northville, MI
- Parts Used:
- R0913111
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Pump seal elak
Removed motor and found shaft severely rusted. Cleaned up the rust but the shaft was too pitted to work effectively with the new seal.Wasted my time and money
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- Customer:
- Shirley from Stoughton, MA
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
I was very disappointed in the in-the-door silverware basket most dishwashers are equipped with today and longed for the ones that have been phased out.
I went to PartSelect online and easily found an exact duplicate of my old basket at a reasonable price. I ordered it, expecting delivery in about 3 - 5 days. It was on my doorstep 2 days after the order was placed. I opened the dishwasher door, set it in the place of my choice, and what a timesaver! Try it! You'll like it!
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- Customer:
- Tom from Romoland, CA
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken vent on microwave
Ordered the part and installed...easy and great prices.
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- Customer:
- Robert from Willcox, AZ
- Parts Used:
- WD19X10032
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Leaking motor seal
Followed easy instructions and completed repair in less than 30 minutes.
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- Customer:
- JOHN from CLARKSBURG, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WD8X181
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Leaking, not cleaning
Followed the directions. I've done this before. I used to fix these things for a living. The metal clip in front of the seal wouldn't come off. I ended up pulling the shaft out of the drain flapper in the pump which ruins the pump. A 14 year old DW isn't worth a pump. So I bought a new KitchenAid. The seal should come with a new metal clip since you may have to destroy it to replace the seal. If you are buying a seal, buy the clip.
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- Customer:
- Clifford from Saint Louis,, MO
- Parts Used:
- WD28X265
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
multiple rust spots on the old rack
Original part no longer made. Substitute too small by a half an inch. Corrected the problem by removing the 4 corner wheels from the old rack and put them on the new one. Now, it fits and works perfectly.
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- Customer:
- Anthony from Mechanicville, NY
- Parts Used:
- WD19X10032
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Pump was leaking from the shaft seal
Removed and inverted the DW. Removed the impeller, grinder, screen and seals then the actual shaft seal. Replaced with new parts in reverse order. Instructions provided with the seal kit were simple and excellent. They were right to the point.
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