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CL400 Insinkerator Dishwasher - Instructions

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Dishwasher would not come on - broken Door Switch Actuator
In diagnosing the problem, I pretty much took the entire door apart before observing that the door switch actuator was broken off ... I went online, logged onto PartSelect, found the appropriate diagram (which on their site is quite easy to do) and ordered the part online.

It arrived far quicker than I would ever have imagined possible and I had it installed within 2 minutes of the time I opened the package.

MrsS is VERY happy now that her dishwasher is 'back on the road'

It was a very small and inexpensive part, but PartSelect treated us as well as if we'd spent hundreds of dollars ... we could not be happier.
Parts Used:
Door Switch Actuator Kit
  • Steve from Dublin, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
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dishwasher not washing well
I turned off the CB for the DW and the water supply to the DW.
I disconnected the electrical connections on the water inlet valve. I then removed the panels from the lower part of the dishwasher, I pulled the water inlet line off and then the water return line off.

I replaced the valve. The only problem I ran into is that the inlet portion required a new brass "ell" - the one that was on the old piece would have of course been ok, however, it was solidly in place in the old water inlet valve

the only other issue, and one that would probably be commonly encountered - when I first went to turn off the water supply to the DW, the valve leaked - I was fortunate to be able to take the valve apart, clean it and put it back in place
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • Joseph from Raleigh, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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The switch had broken off
PartSelect web page helped me determine the problem and the solution. It took me longer to read the fix-it directions than it did to fix the dishwasher. Just push the part in the hole and twist. When my wife got home she was so impressed that it was fixed and we didn't spend a huge amount to have a repairman come to our house. I got so much prasie that I didn't tell her how easy it was to do the repairs
Parts Used:
Door Switch Actuator Kit
  • Lowell from Salem, OR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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actuator pin broke off
pulled old actuator base off, followed instructions on how to install new actuator - followed them -
piece of cake.

Thanks
Parts Used:
Door Switch Actuator Kit
  • Dr. B. W. from Coatesville, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Water Inlet Valve Broken
First I removed two lower panels at bottom of dishwasher beneath the loading door using nut drivers. There had been a problem in that the dishwasher was not filling with water during any of the cycle. I closed the water supply. I removed the old water inlet valve completely using pliars to open the hose clamp at the outlet anbd remove the hose. Then used a I/2 "" wrench to remove the copper inlet line. Then I used a screw driver to remove the inlet valve mounting screws. I put the valve in my garage vise to remove the pipe fitting. Everything was reusable on the new valve. I just cracked opened the water supply to make sure water pressure was available to the valve inlet side and reassembled everything. Started the dishwasher and problem solved.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • William from Palm Beach Gardens, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Poor wash - insufficient water in rinse and wash cycles
Fairly simple to replace the valve. Water input side was a rubber hose that required pliers to squeeze the ring seal and slide it down the hose. Copper pipe on the output side was attached with a 3/8 compression fitting.

I did need to transfer a brass elbow from the old part to the new one.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • John from Columbia, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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dishwasher rack rusted
It was easy to remove rack from dishwasher. I screwed on rollers and it was like new!
Parts Used:
Single Roller Wheel
  • ELLEN from TUSCALOOSA, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Dishes come out dirty--not clean--not enuf water ?
Closed water supply--Turned circuit breaker off to dishwasher--removed lower panel on dishwasher--removed the two wires from water inlet valve--disconnected water supply line--removed angle fitting from old valve & installed in new valve--reinstalled new valve & connected water line & 2 wires--This fixed problem.
I ordered part 11:00 1/15/09--Recd. new one 10:30 next morning. VERY FINE SERVICE & PRICE from PARTS SELECT.COM--Thanks.
Parts Used:
Water Inlet Valve
  • Linden from Tipp City, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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water delivery tube was rotted and no longer delivered water to the top arm, so top shelf of dishwasher no longer worked
we used hot water to soften the ends of the tube and then slid it onto the two ends of the parts in the dishwasher. It did take a little bit of "push" to get it on one end, but nothing we could not handle. I would say anyone with common sense and willingness to fix something them selves would have no problem. I would like to say the part I ordered was of good quality and saved me a lot of money.
Parts Used:
Rubber Water Delivery Tube
  • Janice from NEW COLUMBIA, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Dry rotted water delivery tube
I put a whirlpool tube on my Jen more dishwasher . Fits like a glove.
Parts Used:
Rubber Water Delivery Tube
  • Judy from SCRANTON, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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water delivery tube had rotted over time
followed the tutorial video and just removed the old one and the new one slipped right on.
Parts Used:
Rubber Water Delivery Tube
  • Linda from GARLAND, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Old tube had disintegrated from age
ReplacING the tube was not a big job but the old tube had come apart and pieces had lodged in the sprayer arm. I used a toothpick and nut pick to dislodge the pieces and restore full water flow.
Parts Used:
Rubber Water Delivery Tube
  • Allen from NAUVOO, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
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Needed new lower rack in my Kitchenaid dishwasher
Woman who took my order suggested buying extra wheels, just in case we broke one. Good suggestion, we broke two in getting them off the original rack. Soaked the wheels and adjusters in hot water for 10 minutes as someone else suggested in notes. All went well, got a nice, new rack!
Parts Used:
Lower Dishrack Only Single Roller Wheel Single Lower Roller Axle
  • Patricia from PISCATAWAY, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Replace rubber water delivery tube
Like the video showed but very hard to stretch tube over wider part on interior of top shelf. Read afterwards that hair dryer would have helped. Video should mention that. Bruised hands and wrists getting it on good.
Parts Used:
Rubber Water Delivery Tube
  • Kim from DALLAS, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Replacement for rusting 40 yr old rack
Tranfered wheels from old rack to replacement rack. Silverware caddy was a bit too big for the replacement. I gently bent the prongs on the rack a little and its fits perfect.
Parts Used:
Lower Dishrack Only
  • Anita from CAPE MAY, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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