KUDS21MS3 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- C. John from Brisbane, CA
- Parts Used:
- 4172010
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Rollers Disintegrated
Hello -
Upper rack fell down unexpectedly one night while loading the dishwasher -- evidentally the rollers had been deterioraring for a long time.
Orderd the new ones from you folks and installed them.
The problem I had was not with the replacement parts received, but making sure they were the correct ones 'on line', ( called as well ), and then not having a thin enough wrench to hold the nylon nut while unscrewing the bushings which required a large width screwdriver.
I have already sent you an e-mail saying how happy I am with the new pieces.
Just another example of how the right tools can make everything go a lot smoother, but we everyday consumers often don't have them.....
Upper rack fell down unexpectedly one night while loading the dishwasher -- evidentally the rollers had been deterioraring for a long time.
Orderd the new ones from you folks and installed them.
The problem I had was not with the replacement parts received, but making sure they were the correct ones 'on line', ( called as well ), and then not having a thin enough wrench to hold the nylon nut while unscrewing the bushings which required a large width screwdriver.
I have already sent you an e-mail saying how happy I am with the new pieces.
Just another example of how the right tools can make everything go a lot smoother, but we everyday consumers often don't have them.....
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- Customer:
- John from Columbia, SC
- Parts Used:
- WP4171000
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
Poor wash - insufficient water in rinse and wash cycles
Fairly simple to replace the valve. Water input side was a rubber hose that required pliers to squeeze the ring seal and slide it down the hose. Copper pipe on the output side was attached with a 3/8 compression fitting.
I did need to transfer a brass elbow from the old part to the new one.
I did need to transfer a brass elbow from the old part to the new one.
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Bottom rack would not roll easily and often came off track
I just pulled out the rack and removed the eight existing roller wheels and roller axles. I was able to remove most of the roller axles with my fingers but needed pliers to remove a couple of them. I then snapped the new roller axles onto the rack and then the roller wheels onto the new roller axles and put the entire rack back in the dishwasher.
The lower rack now rolls smoothly and consistently no matter how many dishes we have piled into it. Also, it has not come off the tracks since replacing the roller axles and roller wheels.
The lower rack now rolls smoothly and consistently no matter how many dishes we have piled into it. Also, it has not come off the tracks since replacing the roller axles and roller wheels.
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Plastic roller axles were broken.
Snapped in new ones (8) by hand. I was amazed
how fast I was able to find this part online and the
ordering was easy and in a few days the parts
arrived. No hassle trying to explain to anyone what
part I needed. There were pictures of all parts
available. Ordering online, especially if you
know what you are looking for, is really the way to go.
how fast I was able to find this part online and the
ordering was easy and in a few days the parts
arrived. No hassle trying to explain to anyone what
part I needed. There were pictures of all parts
available. Ordering online, especially if you
know what you are looking for, is really the way to go.
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- Customer:
- Carmela from Sentereach, NY
- Parts Used:
- 4169400
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Didn't match other appliances
I unscrewed the screws and slid the panels in. Very easy. I wanted all the appliances to have a stainless steel look.
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- Customer:
- ELLEN from TUSCALOOSA, AL
- Parts Used:
- WP4162322
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
dishwasher rack rusted
It was easy to remove rack from dishwasher. I screwed on rollers and it was like new!
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- Customer:
- Sherry from Hollywood, FL
- Parts Used:
- 4162321
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
3 roller axles were broken on bottom dishwasher rack.
I pulled off the broken parts and snapped on the new axles, then replaced the wheels. Very simple.
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- Customer:
- connie from Longboat Key, AL
- Parts Used:
- 4162321
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
wheels on dishwasher rack falling off and apart, so i couldn't roll the bottom rack in and out
i pulled the rack out, took off the old parts then added the new ones. it was quick and simple. i needed no tools and my package of parts arrived quicker than i thought. thanks!
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- Customer:
- Linda from Moundsville, WV
- Parts Used:
- 4162321
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
roller axles had broken releasing wheels
I ordered 8 new axles and used old wheels. I broke off the remaining axle parts left on the wire lower basket with just my hands, and then popped on the new axles. This was done without tools; just needed significant pressure to pop the axles onto the coated wire. The wheels popped onto the axles with a little pressure. Make sure you have the right side of the wheel out. I simply looked at the remaining working wheels before install began to make sure which side goes out. Very easy install.
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- Customer:
- Cynthia from Kirtland, OH
- Parts Used:
- 4172010
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
plastic rollers were disintegrating and top rack would fall off
We have a remote cottage in Canada with a dishwasher over 30 years old. Since you have to get there by boat we didn't want to have to get a whole new dishwasher installed. The plastic rollers from the top shelf had fallen apart and the top rack would fall off all the time. My daughter found your company online and ordered the exact parts for me! I couldn't believe it. For about $20.00 my dishwasher was fixed by my husband in less than a half hour. It was easy to order the parts from you, they were shipped immediately and worked perfectly. Thank you so much for your help with our dishwasher parts. I was laughed out of Lowe's, Home Depot, Sears and H.H. Gregg when I took my old parts there looking for help with replacement parts. I would recommend your company to everyone.
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- Customer:
- robert from cranston, RI
- Parts Used:
- 4169400
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
dishwasher not adaptable for change of panel
removed screws from dishwasher and discovered i could replace panel because of door type
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Missing Items
Simply replaced the wheels/axiles and brackets using functioning ones as template. No problem at all.
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- Customer:
- Janice from NEW COLUMBIA, PA
- Parts Used:
- WP4171544
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
water delivery tube was rotted and no longer delivered water to the top arm, so top shelf of dishwasher no longer worked
we used hot water to soften the ends of the tube and then slid it onto the two ends of the parts in the dishwasher. It did take a little bit of "push" to get it on one end, but nothing we could not handle. I would say anyone with common sense and willingness to fix something them selves would have no problem. I would like to say the part I ordered was of good quality and saved me a lot of money.
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- Customer:
- Judy from SCRANTON, PA
- Parts Used:
- WP4171544
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dry rotted water delivery tube
I put a whirlpool tube on my Jen more dishwasher . Fits like a glove.
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- Customer:
- Linda from GARLAND, TX
- Parts Used:
- WP4171544
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
water delivery tube had rotted over time
followed the tutorial video and just removed the old one and the new one slipped right on.
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