Electrolux Dishwasher Rear Leg Adjusting Cog Replacement 152714200

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Total Parts Cost

$47.14

Estimated Savings

$112.50

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the rear leg adjusting cog on Electrolux dishwashers.

All of the information in this video is applicable to the following brands: Electrolux

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Electrolux Dishwasher - 24ID75SPS3A

Dishwasher Rear Leg Adjusting Cog Replacement

2, 1, 3",You will need to fully uninstall the appliance

Turn off the power and water supply to the appliance

Be sure to turn off the power and water supply to the dishwasher

"Using a phillips-head screwdriver, unthread the two mounting screws securing the lower access panel"

Set the panel aside

Use channel-lock pliers to loosen the elbow fitting securing the water supply line to the inlet valve

Fully unthread the elbow fitting--be prepared for spilled water

Disconnect the drain hose from the sink or garbage disposer and feed it through the cabinet

Open the dishwasher door and unthread the two screws securing the dishwasher mounting brackets

"To move the dishwasher, you may need to adjust the legs to lower the appliance. Rotate the front legs clockwise to lower the front"

"Using the phillips-head screwdriver, rotate the rear leg adjusting rod counter-clockwise to lower the rear"

Gently pull the dishwasher away from the cabinet

"To tip the dishwasher back, you will probably need to detach the power supply cord from the junction box"

Unthread the screw to release the junction box cover

"Note the orientation of the power wires and grounding wire, then untwist the wire nuts to disconnect the wires"

Have an assistant help you to lift up the front of the appliance and support it

Unthread the stress relief nut and detach the strain relief and cord from the junction box

Remove the support and tip the appliance back and rest it on the rear panel

Release the tab to detach the rear leg adjusting rod

"Using pliers, squeeze the retaining clips to release the bottom panel"

Rotate the rear leg clockwise to remove and remove the old cog if still intact

Install the new cog by aligning it in the base with the flat side facing outward

"Rethread the leg in counter-clockwise, keeping the foot close to the base"

Align the bottom panel tabs with the slots in the base and snap the panel in place

Insert the bottom of the adjusting rod into the hole in the base and snap the upper portion in place

Return the dishwasher to its upright position

"Fully position the power supply cord and strain relief in the junction box, then thread and tighten the nut"

Remove the support

"Join the black wires together, the white wires together, and the green wires together, securing them with wire nuts"

"With the wires repositioned inside the junction box, realign the cover and rethread the screw"

Confirm that the end of the drain hose is accessible through the cabinet wall and the water supply line is positioned in the channel in the base

Gently slide the dishwasher back into the cabinet

Extend the front leveling legs if necessary

Rotate the adjusting rod clockwise to extend the rear leg

Rethread 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

Thread the water supply line elbow fitting onto the inlet valve port and tighten

Realign the lower access panel and rethread the screws to secure

Turn on the water supply and power to the appliance

Turn the water supply and power back on