KDTM354ESS3 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Royce from MODESTO, CA
- Parts Used:
- W10195416
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Wheel assembly broke
I opened the package took out the replacement part and installed it with no tools. Easy, done in 10 minutes.
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- Customer:
- Stacey from VESTAVIA, AL
- Parts Used:
- W11259785
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
Left side dishrack track broke. Wanted to install new one.
Thought this would be much easier than it actually was. Long story short, ended up calling is an appliance professional to install the part.
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- Customer:
- Mark from Seattle, WA
- Parts Used:
- 8194001
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishwasher door falls when opened
First, I bought the door balance link to replace the broken links that connect to the springs.
Because I didn't have enough slack to simply pull out the dishwasher far enough to reach the springs, I had to disconnect the water line and electrical wiring.
The only reason my repair took as long as it did was because there was so little room underneath the dishwasher for disconnecting the water line. I had to buy a shorter adjustable wrench. Also, I had leaks after reconnecting the water line. I had to tighten the compression nut as far as it would go. The nut wrapped around a white substance that had been applied to the threads (I believe this is called pipe tape), which did the trick for sealing the leak.
The repair was a complete success! The parts arrived fast and the information from other customers on the the PartsSelect website was invaluable.
Because I didn't have enough slack to simply pull out the dishwasher far enough to reach the springs, I had to disconnect the water line and electrical wiring.
The only reason my repair took as long as it did was because there was so little room underneath the dishwasher for disconnecting the water line. I had to buy a shorter adjustable wrench. Also, I had leaks after reconnecting the water line. I had to tighten the compression nut as far as it would go. The nut wrapped around a white substance that had been applied to the threads (I believe this is called pipe tape), which did the trick for sealing the leak.
The repair was a complete success! The parts arrived fast and the information from other customers on the the PartsSelect website was invaluable.
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- Customer:
- Michael from MIDLAND, MI
- Parts Used:
- WPW10546503
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The Adjuster tabs broke on both sides
Two of the four small nylon/plastic tabs on the adjusters that support the top rack on the rack slides, broke off (one on each side).
Before the new parts arrived, I printed the limited (but definitely helpful) instructions that were available and familiarized myself with the adjuster assemblies.
As practice, I took one adjuster assembly apart making notes of any "gotchas." The main gotcha I found is that the nylon/plastic parts are easy to break (obviously) as prying is involved during removal and replacement. It took me about 20 to 25 minutes to take one side apart and about 10 minutes to put it back together again.
When the new parts arrived, I was able to do the first side in about 10 minutes (removal and replacement), and the second side in about 5 minutes, all because I had printed the instructions, familiarized myself, and practiced. I hope this helps.
Before the new parts arrived, I printed the limited (but definitely helpful) instructions that were available and familiarized myself with the adjuster assemblies.
As practice, I took one adjuster assembly apart making notes of any "gotchas." The main gotcha I found is that the nylon/plastic parts are easy to break (obviously) as prying is involved during removal and replacement. It took me about 20 to 25 minutes to take one side apart and about 10 minutes to put it back together again.
When the new parts arrived, I was able to do the first side in about 10 minutes (removal and replacement), and the second side in about 5 minutes, all because I had printed the instructions, familiarized myself, and practiced. I hope this helps.
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- Customer:
- Paul from HGHLNDS RANCH, CO
- Parts Used:
- W11177741
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Dishwasher door leaking
Pull the old seal out and push the new seal in. Done. Easy. The only issue is the door is still leaking and I have to replace the seal and the plate that goes across the bottom of the door.
Order both this seal and the seal for the bottom of the door at the same time.
Order both this seal and the seal for the bottom of the door at the same time.
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The little ball bearings were droping into the bottom of the diswasher from the tracks.
I basically used the instructions provided with the "Your Order Has Shipped: email from you. It was quite easy. Thank You!.
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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:
- Larry from MANCHESTER, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WPW10588164, WPW10250162, WPW10250160
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Housing outer piece was broken
Removed old housing parts and replaced them with the new parts I ordered. Very easy
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- Customer:
- Rod from CASPER, WY
- Parts Used:
- W10861000
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
Detergent dispenser would not open during wash cycle
Removed the inner panel, remove electrical connection to dispenser, remove dispenser, metal tabs that hold it in, are a bit hard to pry metal tabs, and when installing net dispenser tabs are also a little difficult to pry tabs to install but doable. So far works like it should.
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- Customer:
- Keith from BRECKENRIDGE, CO
- Parts Used:
- WPW10546503
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The left front tab holding Rack Adjuster to slide out rail snapped off
I did a Youtube search and discovered there were a couple that showed the replacement in detail. I watch the entire process once and then had my laptop beside the upper rack and paused the video after each step. That worked well
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- Customer:
- Susan from VICKSBURG, MI
- Parts Used:
- WPW10195840
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
A plastic part on the top rack of my 2 year old dishwasher broke. Automatic dishwasher soap is corrosive and plastic parts should not be used in a dishwasher in the first place
The 1st person i had contact with wasn't any help choosing the correct part. Paid about $30.00 for the wrong part. Paid $8.00 more to ship the wrong part back for reimbursement. Meanwhile my son went to a local repair shop and got the right part for less than $40 and the repair shop installed the part on the rack for free
I was not happy with Part Select! Part Select cost me time and money and didnt get the job done
I was not happy with Part Select! Part Select cost me time and money and didnt get the job done
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- Customer:
- Henry from COLORADO SPGS, CO
- Parts Used:
- W10728863
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Replacing the lift/roller mechanism on dishwasher upper tray
Following the video was quick and easy. Without the video it would have been slow and painful.
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Original door balance cord broke on one side
pulled the dishwasher out (took the most time-1 hour) and 30 min. to install new door balance kit and springs. Replace both sides while the unit was out.
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- Customer:
- Harold from OMAHA, NE
- Parts Used:
- WPW10546503
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Plastic peg that holds the upper main rack failed and broke off left side allowing the rack to droop and not usable.
In looking at the parts catalog the part I needed didn’t state left or right side piece. I understood that the same part was used on both sides. Knowing the other side may fail also I ordered (2) pieces. Once they arrived I took apart the surrounding element using a screw driver to pop the enclosure apart carefully. I noted where each clip went and re-assembled the enclosure.
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- Customer:
- Lois from Great Falls, MT
- Parts Used:
- WP3400918
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
two retainers broke and the main part fell apart
pushed the new retainers in the holes and we are set to go
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