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18585 (1988) Kenmore Dishwasher - Instructions

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Leaking motor seal
Followed easy instructions and completed repair in less than 30 minutes.
Parts Used:
Impeller and Seal Kit
  • Robert from Willcox, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Leaking, not cleaning
Followed the directions. I've done this before. I used to fix these things for a living. The metal clip in front of the seal wouldn't come off. I ended up pulling the shaft out of the drain flapper in the pump which ruins the pump. A 14 year old DW isn't worth a pump. So I bought a new KitchenAid. The seal should come with a new metal clip since you may have to destroy it to replace the seal. If you are buying a seal, buy the clip.
Parts Used:
Drain Valve Shaft Seal
  • JOHN from CLARKSBURG, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Detergent cup cover could not be locked closed prior to washing the dishes.
I removed the plastic inner door liner, removed the timer assembly. Replaced both plastic parts, Detergent cup release arm and dispenser release timer lever. The most difficult part was reassembling the timer lever spring. Long nose pliers made it simple. Works like new.
Parts Used:
Detergent Cup Release Arm Dispenser Release Timer Lever
  • Harry from Croghan, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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multiple rust spots on the old rack
Original part no longer made. Substitute too small by a half an inch. Corrected the problem by removing the 4 corner wheels from the old rack and put them on the new one. Now, it fits and works perfectly.
Parts Used:
Silverware Basket (Grey)
  • Clifford from Saint Louis,, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Old rinse aid fill cap broke off at base
I removed the broken stub of the old fill cap with a screw remover. This was the only part that wasn't easy. The new cap fit fine.
Parts Used:
Rinse Aid Fill Cap
  • John from Corvallis, OR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dishes cloudy, spotting
Unscrew old stripped out one and put in new one ..wala!! Easy repair for this old lady...
Parts Used:
Rinse Aid Fill Cap
  • David from Bradenton, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Old Basket Broke
Ordered a new basket it was a little large as I ordered the wrong size. I just broke of the tabs that held it in and now its perfect and larger !!!! Simple and great service !!!
Parts Used:
Silverware Basket (Grey)
  • FRANCIS from WINOOSKI, VT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Broken vent on microwave
Ordered the part and installed...easy and great prices.
Parts Used:
Silverware Basket (Grey)
  • Tom from Romoland, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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All Instructions for the 18585
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