KDFE454CSS3 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- JOHN from OJAI, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10727426
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Orders not correct and minor mods needed.
Ordered p/n PS10057154, sold as a kit of TWO upper rack tine rows. I received one. Customer service issued a return tag and ordered a second kit, which again was supposed to be two rows. Replacement order arrived with just one. Fortunately, I had expected this and had not yet returned the first kit. Called customer service and told them not to expect the return of the first order.
This kit is sold as fitting several models of Whirlpool and KitchenAid dishwashers, which I verified that my KA was on the list. A minor installation problem occurred when I discovered that the upright tines of this kit don't have the exact same spacing as the KitchenAid originals. The upright tines need to be exactly half the distance between each of the crossbars on the rack below in order to install the three retaining clips found on each row. With the spacing of these tines, there wasn't quite enough room to install the clips. Fortunately, the retaining clips were manufactured with an excessive amount of shoulder on each one. Trimming off the excess material with a fine-toothed hacksaw blade made the clips narrow enough to be used without compromising their ability to hold the tine rows in place. I've used the machine several times now and the clips are holding everything in place as expected.
[img]https://i.ibb.co/9TQB3mC/clips.jpg[/img]
This kit is sold as fitting several models of Whirlpool and KitchenAid dishwashers, which I verified that my KA was on the list. A minor installation problem occurred when I discovered that the upright tines of this kit don't have the exact same spacing as the KitchenAid originals. The upright tines need to be exactly half the distance between each of the crossbars on the rack below in order to install the three retaining clips found on each row. With the spacing of these tines, there wasn't quite enough room to install the clips. Fortunately, the retaining clips were manufactured with an excessive amount of shoulder on each one. Trimming off the excess material with a fine-toothed hacksaw blade made the clips narrow enough to be used without compromising their ability to hold the tine rows in place. I've used the machine several times now and the clips are holding everything in place as expected.
[img]https://i.ibb.co/9TQB3mC/clips.jpg[/img]
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- Customer:
- Janet from Hollister, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10728160
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Part in the lower rack had rusted out
There was no tools involved the part popped right into place. I received the part within two days from the date placed. It was great.
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- Customer:
- Bill from CYPRESS, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10195416
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
The wheels would not roll.
Replaced the wheels.
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- Customer:
- Jonathan from DOWNS, KS
- Parts Used:
- 4317824
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Someone had used the wrong type of power cord
Recently bought a whirlpool dishwasher, the dishwasher was converted to a portable dishwasher and they did not use the cord application power cord so they machine was blowing our breaker, instructions were very simple and installation was easy!
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- Customer:
- Tim from GLADSTONE, MO
- Parts Used:
- WP8565925
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Front Track stop missing
Snap new track stop into place. Took a few minutes to figure out top/bottom and inside/outside, but no issues
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- Customer:
- LOUIS from RAYNE, LA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10082853
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The original Tine Pivot had broken
I looked at the position of the remaining Tine Pivot, since there are four on this dishwasher upper rack, and positioned the replacement pivot and pressed it into place. It was a snap (excuse the pun!). NOTE: My dishwasher's Model Number was not in the list provided herein. I had to search a couple of models to find the Upper Rack that looked like ours and to find the Tine Pivot replacement part that looked like ours.That process took longer than the "repair".
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- Customer:
- Ginger from DONIPHAN, NE
- Parts Used:
- WPW10491331
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
top of spray arm separated from bottom causing not to hold pressure and spin
Pulled up old spray arm and snapped new on in place. Took less than a minute and no tools. Dishwasher is like new again.
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- Customer:
- Robert from Highland Village, TX
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The Door Leveler Nylon Cord assy broke
It was very easy.
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- Customer:
- jeffrey from HOUSTON, TX
- Parts Used:
- WPW10491331
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Poor to no cleaning lower basket
lower wash arm cracked by spinning into items hanging out of bottom of basket. part twists and snaps right in. glue did not fix.
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- Customer:
- Kevin from MILLBURY, MA
- Parts Used:
- W11175771
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishwasher wasn’t getting water.
I located the water inlet valve underneath. After moving the dishwasher out from the cabinet, I tilted it . Then I disconnected the black hose with the pliers . Using the adjustable wrench I unscrewed the water feed to the valve . I then unscrewed the valve from the frame and disconnected the wire plug by unlocking and slipping it away from the valve. To install I did all this in reverse.
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- Customer:
- Jack from Cerritos, CA
- Parts Used:
- WPW10078215
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
dishwasher tray part fell off and melted on the heating element
It just snapped into place.
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- Customer:
- Ted from Santa Clarita, CA
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Broken cord on door balance
Very easy. I removed the two screws on the base plate, then the two screws that attach the washer to the cabinet, and pulled the washer out of its slot. I installed the broken side and closely checked the other side and felt it didn't need repairing. I put it back together and the door works very well.
Thanks,
Ted K.
Thanks,
Ted K.
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- Customer:
- James from NEW BERLIN, WI
- Parts Used:
- WPW10531320
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dishwasher wasn't draining
Took minutes to repair. Unhooked the electrical plug connector to the drain pump. 1/4 turn to the left and pump was off. Just the opposite to install new pump
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- Customer:
- JOSEPH from LAMBERTVILLE, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Door falls when opened
Attached new link, then stretched the spring with pliers and routed link over the pulley. Replaced both links.
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- Customer:
- Ronald from VAN BUREN TWP, MI
- Parts Used:
- 4317824
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
none
removed and installed cords with screw driver
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