5871734569 Kenmore Dishwasher - Instructions

I removed 6 screws, and the front top panel came off, which had the handle unit attached. It had 2 screws to remove, and 1 wire plug to pull out. I put the handle unit on, plugged the wire harness in and put the panel screws back in. It took about 5 minutes. I saved about $90.00. I am so glad I found this website. It is now in my FAVORITES

I pulled out the dishwasher removed the two heating element insulated wires and removed both threaded brass nuts and replaced them both. Problem solved. Luckily I have a local parts and repair store with a repairman that knows every part of every appliance ever made (no kidding, I have yet to stump him with a part or question). He did not have the parts, told me to go to partselect.com order two nuts, replace them both at the same time, and fix it myself because its an easy repair and not worth paying hundreds of dollars, if you can use a wrench. He was right, and partselect.com had the right parts, at the right price, easy to find and order, and I can impress the wife with my repair skills. Thanks again!

1. turn off power
2. put an old blanket on the floor under the opened door.
3. unscrew six phillips screws (it's not necessary to unscrew all the screws, only the ones at the top)
4. remove two torque screws securing handle
5. remove handle
6. unplug four leads one at a time transferring leads to new handle in the same location
7. replace two torque screws
8. replace six phillips screws

Removed about 7 screws, unplugged the wiring, plugged the new handle / switch in, replaced screws and I was done!

Never worked on a dishwasher before but quickly learned that on this particular one, it's only this thin little brass nut that tightens down the element from the underside of the washer. If not tight enough, water drips right down onto the electrical connections. In this case water began to drip and the heat from the electrical current began melting a clear rubber shield thing. Luckily I was home during the cycle and figured out the problem. Great website that seems to have all necessary parts for my washer. Quick shipment!

Snapped new wheels into place on the axel. New wheels were exactly like the old ones

I read other descriptions on how to repair this item at this site. All were spot on. Simply unscrew the control panel (6 screws on inside of unit), then unscrew the two screws holding the latch in place (it's a one piece unit), then remove the (4) leads to the latch paying attention to where each of the colored wires goes...re-attach all screws and you are done. It worked like a breeze after I was done. I did forget to turn off the power to the dishwasher as I thought i did but due to the broken latch the unit wouldn't function so I misjudged it. Next time (hopefully there isn't one) I will make sure power is off. I didn't use the gasket but have it in case something leaks down the road. Took less than 10 minutes and my 11 year old son helped too!

I snapped on the new roller and bingo! problem solved.

I actually didn't. I watched my husband replace the latch and gasket. All he used were screwdrivers to remove the panel on the inside of the door. The latch assembly had to plug in and two screens. He unscrewed, unflugged the broken unit, replaced it with the new by screwing in the two screens and plugging the the prongs into the panel. He then put the door cover back on. It took about 10 minutes and the dishwasher is as good as new!!

Two rollers on the lower rack were missing and one was flattened. I popped off the bad roller and snapped the three new rollers in place, all by hand. Took about 60 seconds.

So easy it shouldn't even count as a repair, really. The dishwasher, there when I bought the place, had a lower rack that wouldn't roll out as it should. That's because there were no wheels on the left side.

The rack lifts out easily. These wheels snap on to small protrusions from the wire rack.

Turned power off to dishwasher. Removed 6 front cover screws,removed switch screws and moved switch so I could see wires . Unwired switch by sliding off wire connectors paying attention to wire positions. Installed new switch, rewired and installed front cover. Very easy replacement.

Opened it up, replaced, closed it back. Didn't bother installing the gasket since that's still in good shape.

After I received the Motor Shaft Kit I removed the spray arm tower and removed all screws, the center screw would not come out of the impeller, was stripped. Used a hammer and chisel to split the center of impeller and was able to remove. Also had to split the bottom impeller because it would not come out. All the parts that came in kit fit perfectly. Thank you Very much.

Turned off water & pulled plug from electrical outlet. Two screws removed the lower cover, two more screws hidden behind the opened door allowed the removal of the bottom panel. Laid a towel under the valve on the lower left to catch water & disconnected the inlet fitting with a 1/2" wrench. Remove the two screws holding water inlet valve next. With valve loose, remove electrical connector and drain hose (pliers). Valve has an elbow fitting that will need to be removed and installed on new valve - use Teflon tape or paste for a leak-free assembly. Reattach the drain hose & electrical connector before installing the valve using the two screws. Once in place, re-attach the inlet fitting (no Teflon required on tapered seats) and make sure everything is tight. Test washer through one cycle for water flow and no leaks. If all is good, remove towel and tools, then re-install the two lower panels. Clean up and you are done!