Kenmore Dishwasher Circulation Pump Replacement #154859201

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Total Parts Cost

$295.86

Estimated Savings

$112.50

06:54

Description

This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the circulation pump on Kenmore dishwashers. The most common reason for replacing the pump is if the dishwasher is not cleaning properly.

All of the information in this pump replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore

Tools used: phillips head screwdriver, 5/8" socket

Step By Step Instructions

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To replace the circulation pump in your dishwasher, the appliance will need to be fully uninstalled. To do this turn off the power to the appliance

Shut off the water supply valve.

Use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws securing the lower access panels.

Set both panels aside.

Using a 5/8th inch wrench or an adjustable wrench, unthread the water supply line from the inlet valve fitting – be prepared for some water to spill.

Next, unthread the screw to release the electric cover.

Note the orientation of the power wires then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires.

Unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.

Unthread the strain relief nut and detach the strain relief and power wires from the bracket.

Next, disconnect the drain hose from the sink drain or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet.

Open the dishwasher door and remove the mounting bracket screws.

To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance.

Now carefully pull the dishwasher out of the cabinet.

Tip the dishwasher back and rest the tub on a towel or blanket.

Disconnect the circulation pump wire connecter.

Use a t-20 torx bit to unthread the two screws securing the pump retaining bracket.

Remove the bracket.

You can now pull the old circulation pump free of the sump.

Prepare the new circulation pump for installation by sliding on the two “o”-rings.

Depending on your model, you may also need to install a new wire connecter by splicing the wires.

Now align the new pump and push it firmly into the sump.

Replace the retaining bracket and secure it with the screws.

Connect the wire connecter.

Return the dishwasher to its upright position.

Make sure the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall and gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet.

Adjust the leveling legs if necessary.

Replace the screws to secure the mounting brackets to the cabinet or countertop.

Feed the drain hose through the cabinet and connect it to the sink drain or disposer.

Make sure the hose is elevated above the connection point.

Fully position the wires and strain relief in the bracket then thread and tighten the strain relief nut.

Secure the grounding wire with the screw.

Join the black wires together and the white wires together and secure them with the wire nuts.

Replace the electric cover and secure it with the screw.

Reconnect the water supply line to the inlet valve fitting.

Realign both lower access panels and replace the screws to secure.

With the repair completed, turn the water supply back on as well as the power and your dishwasher should be ready for use.