Dispenser

Got parts list off internet and followed breakdown shown. .

Removed the back of the door. Removed the dispenser unit and put the new one in its place

I followed the instructions in the video. That was it. There were two varianciances from the video:(11) There were eight screws holding the front panel instead of four, and (2) the eight screw heads were of a type I have never used before, but I happened to have in my set of blades. Make sure to check the shape of the "slots" before ge ... Read more tting too involved, so that if nece3ssary you can get the needed blades. Otherwise don't worry. The part installation is a snap.

Watched the video first. Used star driver (SMALL) to remove the door panel. The control panel is not attached, so be careful. Removed the dispenser bracket with 3/16" nut driver. The old dispenser snaps out with a little pressure on the two tabs shown in the video. I put the door back together alone. Use someone else and save yourse ... Read more lf about ten minutes!!

Changed the spray arm seal. Toughest part was removing the stops at the end of the slides. Used pliers to squeeze the tabs and to pull the stops out. Pulled out rack, flipped over removed 1 screw, pulled spray arm off, old seal off, cleaned any debris and reinstalled in reverse order. Dispenser: Opened door, removed all screws, excep ... Read more t the 2 next to the electronic panel. Even though the video for the detergent dispenser said it was for my model #, my front panel was different and I had to remove screws across the top of the door also. Used 2 squeeze clamps to hold front panel in place while removing and reinstalling screws. Good thing I did, there was a ribbon connector and wire to the electronics that could have been damaged if the panel was allowed to fall. Unplugged ribbon wire. Unplugged single wire to the dispenser. Removed the screws to the dispenser. Reverse for reassembly.

Basket: Removed old and put in new; To replace the detergent dispenser: followed the excellent video.

Removed the door panel and replaced the latch mechanism and soap dispenser. A torx bit and small socket were all the tools needed.

I followed other posts on this web site. Remove 6 star screws and pop off the front (outside) of the door. The panel on top does not need to be removed. Use pliers to disconnect wires from solenoid. Unscrew the detergent dispenser and replace with new one. Put everything back together.

Remove front door panel. It's not necessary to remove the upper control panel. I took out the old part by removing 6 screws, then unplugged the wire that connects the part to the controller. The new part goes back into the same hole in the panel. Make sure you get the part oriented correctly, as it will fit in right side up or up side ... Read more down. Reuse the splash shield in the same way as it was on the original part. I chose to reconnect the control wires after I'd installed the dispenser. Replace the door panel. Being a born pessimist, I ran part of a cycle with plain water to check the gasket seals. No leaks. Refill the rinse agent and check to make sure it's set for your water conditions (see your manual).

Reveiwed other processes described on line. Removed screws, propped dishwasher door up on blocks because wires were too short for door face to lay on the floor and the inside of the door to be up. If I had four hands this part would not be necessary. Removed necessary plugs, depressed tangs used to hold dispenser in place, removed old and ... Read more installed new. Very straight forward and would be great if it worked. Must be something else. Now I just put a detergent tab in the utensil holder and use the machine as usual. Have decided I am not going to play trial and error with expensive parts. Save yourself the money and put the washer tabs in the utensil holder and let her rip. Been cleaning just as good as before, maybe better.