Chopper Assembly

It was news to me but a dishwasher needs to be cleaned periodically at least once per year. I watched a You tube video to get the basiscs for this dishwasher. The first step is to remove the upper racks. the two plastic end clips on the sling rails must be removed. 2. Remove the lower rack. 3. The third step is the water spinner. T ... Read more his is done by holding the retaining nut with a pair of pliers and rotating the water spinner counterclockwise 4. Remove the water distribution system that conveys water to the upper rack by twisting it approx. 30 degrees clcckwise and lifting the bottom hub over the spinner assemby hub. This system is connected to the back and top of the dishwasher with retaing spring clips . 5 Next, remove the filter in the bottom of the dishwasher by using t20 star bit to remove 4 screws. 6. Use a smaller T bit to rove two scews holdin a flat retaining plate and the cover for the chopper assembly. 7. Remove chopper assem. housing by rpivoting housing up to the right . A screwdriver is needed. Clean all parts including dissassembly of the filter, the upper water distribution system etc. If you clean well and put it all back together, your dishwasher will clean again.

First checked the chopper Assembly - looked ok. Put back together. This was not hard to do. Once I made the decision to attempt replacing the pump I was a bit daunted about pulling the dishwasher out but is was very straight forward. Watched lots of youtube videos which were great background.Disconnected the inlet water supply with an adj ... Read more ustable wrench, the outlet with some pliers to release the tension grip. Unplugged the power and let the lead pull out so I did not have to disconnect the electrics. Next removed the one bolt on the pump and replaced it. It was a bit tricky to wiggle out the old pump. Put back together and it worked.

Followed the online video. Was very easy, took less than an hour, with no help from my husband. Saved alot of money doing it myself.