All Installation Instructions for Kenmore Dishwasher 19985

1 spring broke

removed the 2 screws that hold in the washer, pulled it out, with the door shut, removed and replaced the remaining spring , then went to the other side and did the one that broke off. then I reinstalled the unit. simple !

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Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Phil from Ft Lauderdale, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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replacement of lower rack wheels (rollers)

This job took 30 seconds to accomplish. The old wheel assemblies (4) just snapped off and the new wheel rollers just snapped in their place. No tools were needed. Extremely satisfied with this product. Wished I had performed this repair years ago!

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Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Robert from Terryville, CT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Lower dishwasher rack was deteriorating (extensive rust) and needed to be replaced

The lower dish rack rolls directly out of the dishwasher without problem - there is no permanent attachment. The new rack comes as a kit, which includes the 4 required dish rack wheels (Part # 6 in the diagram). One part (only) from the original dish rack needs to be removed and re-installed on the new rack - the upper spray arm tower (Part #5 in the diagram). That is easily removed from the original rack with a 1/8 counterclockwise turn, to disengage the 'feet', and installed on the new rack with a 1/8 clockwise turn. The kit is designed to allow for use on multiple models, so there are 'extra' parts left over, after it is used for the DU8500XX-2 dishwasher. These can be discarded.

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Lower Dishrack Kit

DOUG from KENTS STORE, VA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Replaced broken door spring

This repair should have been rated "Easy" but because of a) the age of the dishwasher - 25 years and b) the close quarters to replace the spring, it was a bit of a challenge. If I could have pulled the dishwasher out a few inches, replacing the spring would have been a snap. But because of new flooring on top of existing flooring, that wasn't possible. Also the side cabinets were so close that getting a pair of pliers in there to hook the spring onto the door was tough. Ended up cutting out some cabinet facing that wasn't going to effect the look of things in order to get my hands and tools in there to get the hook end of the spring on the door. After I finally got it on and replaced the kickplate, sat back and had a cold one. Whew!

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Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Jeff from BRUSH PRAIRIE, WA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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cut wire in center sprayer to remove plastic holder for new basket

after that every thing went very well

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Dishrack - Rack Only

JOHN from IONIA, MI
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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left door spring broken - door wouldn't stay up

Removed the two screws securing the dishwasher to the underside of countertop.
Pulled the washer out until the spring mechanism was visible. Vacuumed the area - it was filthy. Assembled the spring and adjusting hook. Took me 4 tries to get the spring into the proper tension slot. Having the other side intact helped in understanding how it worked. Used long nosed pliers to bring spring onto the door retaing plate slot after trying unsuccessfully with regular pliers.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Philip from Hialeah, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Both Dishwasher door springs broken

Pulled out the DW and removed old spring parts. Used screw driver and pliers to respring

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Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Claiborne from Atlanta, GA
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Door spring broke

It took longer to take the 2 screws out than it did to put spring on.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Door Spring Assembly w/Adjusting Hook

Kyle from Jonesborough, AL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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lower rack started to rust through coating

Since there were no printed instructions, we looked at the photo schematic.
Reassembly using the photo was easy by putting the old rack alongside the new one and adjusting the new rack spacing to match the old one.
We also had new wheels which snapped on.
We were delighted to repair and replace this good, older dishwasher rather than purchase a new one!

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Lower Dishrack Kit

Carol from St Johnsbury, VT
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The rubber around the cap assembly was torn

I pulled the basket out, pulled the cap and connector assembly off with ease, no tools needed, it comes right up, and put the new one on. Put the basket back in and it works great now!

Parts Used:

Cap and Connector Assembly

Steve from TUCSON, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Rack Was Rusting Out

Kit didn't have the center conical piece. Easy to switch tho. I am impressed at the speed of which the part arrived.

Parts Used:

Lower Dishrack Kit

William from Rochester, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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original dishrack had become rusty

installed a new rack

Parts Used:

Lower Dishrack Kit

Tom from Peoria, AZ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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All rollers missing on lower rack of dishwasher

The brackets that held the original wheels were still on the rack. They were easily pulled off the rack. The new assembly did not look like the original part. It was not difficult to see how they fit onto the rack. The only caution is to press the top part of the new assembly onto the frame before snapping the rest of the new piece into place.

Parts Used:

Tandem Rack Rollers - Set of 4

Raymond from SPRINGFIELD, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Soap door wouldn't open.

I looked online to see a video. Dad to pop lid off soap dispenser. Slide a plastic part to the left n the spring slide off. Video showed how to place prongs on spring . Then had to lift the upper part of spring to lift onto plastic part of soap dispenser. That was it.

Unfortunately it still doesn't work. I asked Ina email to your company for any suggestions, No reply.

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