DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the control board on KitchenAid dishwasher model #KDTE204EPA3. The most common reason for replacing the board is if the dishwasher will not work at all.
All of the information for this control board replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Kenmore, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Ikea, Amana, Jenn Air, Maytag
Tools needed: 1/4" nut driver, Channel Lock pliers, phillips head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions1
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…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
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Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
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Before you replace the dishwasher control board…
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…be sure to turn off the power to the appliance.
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Use a t-15 torx bit to unthread the four screws securing the custom outer door panel to the metal door panel.
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The screws at located at the top corners…
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…and second from the bottom on the left and right sides.
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Lift the custom outer panel up to fully detach and set it aside.
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Next, unthread the remaining screws securing the metal door panel to the inner panel.
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Remove the retaining pin.
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Pull the door panel forward and lift up to remove.
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Unthread the door latch mounting screws.
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You can now lift the control panel off and disconnect the touch-pad wire harness from the control board to fully remove.
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Use a flat-head screwdriver to release the locking tab then slide the control board housing to the left to detach.
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Remove the small wire cover.
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Release the long wire cover tabs and roatate the cover to detach.
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Note the orientation of the wire connecters…then disconnect them from the old board.
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Install the new control board…
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…by first connecting the wire connecters to the appropriate terminals.
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Align the long wire cover and snap it into place.
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Do the same for the small wire cover.
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Now insert the control board housing tabs into the slots in the mounting bracket and slide the housing to the right to secure.
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Reinstall the control panel by first connecting the touch-pad wire harness to the new board.
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…and rethread the door latch mounting screws to secure.
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Reinstall the outer metal door panel by sliding it over the mounting tabs and aligning it with the inner panel.
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Insert the retaining pin to help hold the panel in place.
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Rethread the screws to secure.
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Reinstall the custom outer panel by inserting the mounting studs into the key-hole slots.
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Slide the panel down until the top of the custom panel is flush with the top of the control panel.
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Replace the four screws to secure the panel.
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With the repair completed…
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…turn the power supply back on…
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…and your dishwasher should be ready for use.
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