KDFM404KBS1 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Judith from Essex, MA
- Parts Used:
- WP8269145
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Lost dishwasher brackets
I called an experienced plumber, who balanced and installed my new dishwasher properly, using the brackets I ordered from Parts Select, after an INEXPERIENCED plumber had tossed the factory-provided mounting brackets out with the shipping carton. Relief!
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- Customer:
- Scott from ISLE, MN
- Parts Used:
- W11537778
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Leaking Dishwasher
After pulling the dishwasher out, I was able to determine the leak was occurring around the plastic nuts on the end of the heating element. I removed the heating element and saw that even though there were washers on the ends that protruded through the backside of the machine, they really weren't sealing the holes the element was sticking through. Looking at YouTube videos on the installation procedure, I noticed the element being installed had a sort of metal grommet permanently affixed to each end and the rubber washers were between the grommet and the dishwasher body. I ordered the new part and saw this to be when I received the new part. This grommet allowed the washer to seal the hole, once the plastic nuts were installed on the backside of the dishwasher. This seems to have stopped the leak. I don't know how the original part ever worked correctly, since the washers freely sat on the element with nothing to force them up against the body of the dishwasher and seal the holes. It may have been leaking long before I discovered the problem.
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- Customer:
- Joseph from BIRMINGHAM, MI
- Parts Used:
- W11434044
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Inlet valve leaking at water connection
The valve has a plastic fitting to attach the the water line with a hose fitting. Was not carful enough with the original and damaged it attaching the water line. Ordered a replacement fitting. While it is possible to replace the water inlet valve without pulling the dishwasher out from the cabinet found it was easier to get at with the machine out. The video does and good job of showing the removal and replacing the valve. Easy job, don't be like me and be careful attaching the water line.
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- Customer:
- Joan from Rockville, MD
- Parts Used:
- W10728160
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The cap of a vertical tine in the dishwasher had come off, leaving an exposed, rusted and sharp top.
The old tine row came out easily and the new one was easy to pop into place. I was pleased that it was so easy to order a replacement part.
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- Customer:
- Roy from HIGGINSVILLE, MO
- Parts Used:
- WP8269145
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken Mounting bracket
Removed old part and replaced with new part
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- Customer:
- Janet from MIDDLEBORO, MA
- Parts Used:
- W10728160
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Split tine row
Removed broken tin row. Replaced with new tine row. Tokk less than 1 minute.
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- Customer:
- Whit from Pleasanton, CA
- Parts Used:
- W11412291
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Replace dishwasher drain pump
Relatively simple. Unhook electrical, water supply, and hose from drain air gap. Unscrew two screws that hold in the dishwasher and pull it out slowly making sure you do not damage the insulation.
Have a couple of towels nearby because when you tip the dishwasher on it's side some water will spill out.
Locate the old drain pump, disconnect it. Then pull the lever on the side of the pump and twist it off. Check to see if there are any materials that may be blocking the pump. Also good time to clean out the drain line.
Insert the new pump and put everything back in reverse order.
Make sure the dishwasher is level horizontally and vertically.
Have a couple of towels nearby because when you tip the dishwasher on it's side some water will spill out.
Locate the old drain pump, disconnect it. Then pull the lever on the side of the pump and twist it off. Check to see if there are any materials that may be blocking the pump. Also good time to clean out the drain line.
Insert the new pump and put everything back in reverse order.
Make sure the dishwasher is level horizontally and vertically.
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- Customer:
- Bruce from MADISON, MS
- Parts Used:
- W11412291
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
I was getting the F9 E1 error code intermittently then consistently.
Checked drain hose and it was clear without kinks. I shut of the electrical breaker. Verified no power to washer. Removed the lower trim panel. Lowered the adjustable feet to allow me to slide my unit out. Disconnected drain hose from unit. Pulled unit from cabinet. My drain pump is located on the right bottom side when facing the door of the unit. I did not need to lay the unit on its side and have enough power cable to not have to disconnect it while still pulling the unit all the way out of the cabinet. The pump is easily accessed from the right side hidden behind insulation. Disconnected power wire from pump. Pressed down locking latch and turned pump counter clockwise removed then replaced in opposite order. I have run 3 load’s before posting this and as of now my dishwasher is functioning perfectly.
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- Customer:
- Cheryl von der from HUNTINGTN BCH, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10728160
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Tine Row Rusted
At first I thought I needed a new bottom rack for my dishwasher. Out of curiosity, I watched the installation video and realized that the Tine Row installed separately and that was the only part I needed. I am appreciative of being able to access that video and the money I saved. Installation took seconds to complete.
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- Customer:
- Matthew from N KINGSTOWN, RI
- Parts Used:
- W11434044
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Hose threads stripped
I found it best to lay the dishwasher on it's side, this makes it easier to attach a 90 degree hose fitting without cross threading the plastic fitting.
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- Customer:
- Joel from ROLLA, MO
- Parts Used:
- WP8269145
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
installer from lowes di not do it right, forgot to put scew in, instead he used shims, as usuall no more installs from Lowes
followed directions, a kid could have done it,
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- Customer:
- Jeanne from FAYETTE, OH
- Parts Used:
- W10728160
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Tine on rack was rusted and needed to be replaced.
Just replaced it in the notches that held the rusted tine.
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- Customer:
- Erik from KALISPELL, MT
- Parts Used:
- W11414078
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Steam leaking from inner seal of door
Inner gasket (Part # PS16221119) was angled in at the corners, so it wouldn't make a seal with the door, resulting in steam leakage and damage to adjacent cabinet door. Simply pulled out old gasket, pushed new one into track and voila, problem solved. New gasket angles out at corners, creating steam-tight seal.
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- Customer:
- Kathryn from Carol Stream, IL
- Parts Used:
- WPW10348409
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Screws on the door of the dishwasher were very loose.
Went to PartsSelect. Put in Dishwasher model number. Chose the screws for that model number. Ordered the screws. Can't get any easier than that!
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- Customer:
- Antony from Lakewood Ranch, FL
- Parts Used:
- WP8269145
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The Dishwasher was not firmly connected to the counter
Very simple repair when you're supplied with the proper parts. Their delivery time is exceptional !
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