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DDW261RAB-PDDW261RAB0 Amana Dishwasher - Instructions

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Water leak from Bottom of Float Assembly
Remove the Palnut Screw from bottom of Float assembly using pliers, Remove Pivot pin from Actuator lever w/ screw driver. Replace the Float , install new palnut Screw and re-install pivot pin on actuator lever.

That's it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parts Used:
Actuator Lever Pivot Pin Float Assembly Actuator Lever Float Palnut
  • Michael from Cheshire, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Neither the Soap or Wax dispensors worked for years and there was water leaking from the front of the machine.
Actual i missed diagnosed the leak and ordered a very expensive door gasket. The leak was coming from shrinage of the wax resevoire o rig and the tab seal for the soap dispensor. I missed the trees the forest got in the way. The leak was dripping alond the front panel well away from the main door seal.

I cleans a the plastic surfaces and noticed a lip around the opening for the reservoire and used 150 sandpaper to remove it. Replaced the O ring, tab seal and bothe selonoids and cleaned everything. Put it back together. Works find lasts along time
Parts Used:
Wax Motor for Detergent Cup Actuation
  • JOHN from PALM BAY, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Front door panel had scratches and dents from the wheelchair.
Front Door Panel was replaced by unscrewing 3 screws on each left and right side of the dishwasher.

The bottom screws did not need to be completely unscrewed, just losen it enough to be able to remove the panel out.

Replace it with the new panel and screw back in the screws.
Parts Used:
Front Door Panel Insert - black/white
  • Nga from Houston, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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water leaked through front vent
Peeled off the old foam strip, cleaned with rubbing alcohol, let dry completely, applied new foam strip,replaced door interior done I wish repairing relationships with fiance and kids were one tenth this easy.
Parts Used:
Inner Door Foam Insulation Strip
  • mark from ardmore, OK
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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my silverware basket was broken
I reviewed the choices available, found what I needed, ordered it, got it (quickly), and dropped it into the dishwasher....happy happy!
Parts Used:
Silverware Basket
  • donna from houston, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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the upper spray arm clip broke off
the spray arm is held in by a plastic bracket that snaps on or off over two points. I was able to remove the bracket without using any tools,just my fingertips. It is really simple!
Parts Used:
Upper Spray Arm Assembly
  • Bernard from New Hyde Park, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The lower dishwasher rack was rusted out
We ordered the replacement part for our Maytag model and when it came we saw that it was different than the original part. The original part had 8 wheels with a higher left hand side. The replacement part had only 6 wheels and no higher side. The replacement part would not pull in and out evenly and was a bit too narrower. We called Parts Select and told them our problem and they are going to refund us in full and take back the part they sent. Alas we will have to buy a new dishwasher. We would use Part Select in the future for replacement parts.
Alice
Cambridge, MA
Parts Used:
Lower Dishrack with Wheels
  • Alice from Cambridge, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Leaks out and below the front door
First of all, rather then spending the 44 dollars on the main door seal simply cut yours in halve and trim a quarter of an inch from the disintegrated ends and use superglue and glue these ends together. this glued end will now be up top and in the middle and new clean ends will be down in the corners. next I removed the plastic door panel using a torxhead screwdriver, I just stuck the new inner foam pad on the old one. Then I glued rubber washers to the inner frame about 1/8 thick in the top 2 corners only. Finally I reattached the plastic door being careful not to tighten the torx head bolts just tight enough. It's dry and working good.
Parts Used:
Inner Door Foam Insulation Strip
  • John Todd from Franklin, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Dishwasher basket had holes in it
I replaced the old basket with the new one. Fit perfectly, now I do not have silverware falling through the cracks!
Parts Used:
Silverware Basket
  • Mike from Castle Pines, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Upper spray arm falling off during wash cycle
Unscrewed old nut, inserted new nut into new spray arm and screwed the assembly back in. Took less than one minute. Requested the 3-5 day delivery and received parts on second day. After examining the old and new parts it appeared the nut was the only part I would have needed, but since parts were less than $5 each I did not want to take a chance. Total cost was $16, the shipping being the most expensive item but much cheaper than paying for a service call.
Parts Used:
Upper Spray Arm Nut Upper Spray Arm Assembly
  • James from Hoopeston, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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water leakage
slid the part in the groove (left side)
Parts Used:
Water Deflector
  • maria from Ruther Glen, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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My spray arm kept falling off
I ordered the new spray arm and nut, snapped them together, screwed the nut onto the screw and started a load of dishes. That's how simple it was. Glad I found your website. Thanks.
Parts Used:
Upper Spray Arm Nut Upper Spray Arm Assembly
  • Sandra from Holladay, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Leaking from the dishwasher on left side
Took off the float, the jam nut was hard to get off, we ended up breaking the bottom piece of the float to get it off, but that was okay because we had a new float. The new float went on real easy and the jam nut went back on real easy. The foam insulation strip was real easy to get off we got a good hold of one end and striped it off slowly so there was nothing left on the door, then we cleaned the surface and put on the new insulation strip. We ran dishwasher to test it and there was no leak. Awesome. Cheap and easy to repair. We were impressed.
Parts Used:
Inner Door Foam Insulation Strip Float Assembly
  • Theresa from Zimmerman, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Door would fall open
Removed four screws on bottom plate. Located repair site on outside of cabinet. Had to hook spring on bottom rear plate by brail. Then attached linkage to spring and ran stiff wire through linkage to raise it above arm. Called a man with stronger but larger hands had him stretch the spring while I guided linkage over arm and into the slot using the wire. Removed stiff wire with needle nose pliers and reassembled front plate.
Parts Used:
Door Spring Linkage
  • Margaret from New Orleans, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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No silverware basket in the dishwasher
All I did was put in the slot and it fit like a glove.
Parts Used:
Silverware Basket
  • Gladys from Scotts Valley, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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