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IDF320PAFW1 Whirlpool Dishwasher - Instructions

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Water was not cleaning dishes on bottom tray.
I noticed the spay arm had some lose. I removed the old spay arm and noticed that the locking nobs broke off the arm and it would not tightly attach to the water outlet in the bottom of the dishwasher. I looked up the dishwasher model number, several diagrams of the dishwasher were offer. I review them and selected the Spay Arm part. It came in 3 days. I attached the spay arm and it snapped into place. Problem solved for less than $60.
Parts Used:
Spray Arm
  • Ronald from HOPEWELL JCT, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Top rail stop clip broke
Very easy to remove the broken one and just clip in the new one.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Rack Track Stop
  • Ken from PEMBROKE PNES, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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removed and installed cords with screw driver
Parts Used:
Power Cord Kit
  • Ronald from VAN BUREN TWP, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Front Track stop missing
Snap new track stop into place. Took a few minutes to figure out top/bottom and inside/outside, but no issues
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Rack Track Stop
  • Tim from GLADSTONE, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Someone had used the wrong type of power cord
Recently bought a whirlpool dishwasher, the dishwasher was converted to a portable dishwasher and they did not use the cord application power cord so they machine was blowing our breaker, instructions were very simple and installation was easy!
Parts Used:
Power Cord Kit
  • Jonathan from DOWNS, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Tenant took parts with her after lease,
Just click in, you can basically do it with your eyes closed
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Rack Track Stop Wheel Assembly
  • Roeland from MEDINA, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Broken door spring causing door to drop when opening or if not latched.
Unplug (disconnect power)
Shut off water
Disconnect water supply line
Clean up any water spills
Remove clips holding air gap hose and wire inside cabinet.
Open dishwasher door and remove two screws that secure dishwasher to cabinet (these are at top of door opening).
With door closed, remove panel under door (this has a screw clamp on each side that requires a quarter turn to release).
Lower the dishwasher as necessary to provide vertical clearance by adjusting leveling legs.
Pull dishwasher out from under counter (grip from under door) far enough to expose springs (one on each side). Take care to feed all connecting lines smoothly through cabinet opening.
Note how existing springs are installed.
Install new spring in the same fashion as the old spring was installed.
Test the door operation.

Push unit back under counter taking care to draw connecting lines back through cabinet opening.
Readjust leveling legs as needed.
Reattach unit to counter top.
Reattach water supply and open valve.
Check for water leaks both at valve and under unit, fix as necessary.
Replace panel under door.
Replace any clips inside cabinet.
Reconnect power
Parts Used:
Spring
  • Warren from Campbell, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Develeoped a leak on the bottom.
Pulled dishwasher out of compartment, removed all parts underneath. removed inner parts, removed pump assembly. Installed new pump assembly and grommet. Reassembled in reverse order, test ran and unit was operating normal and no leaks.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Grommet
  • Eladio from LOGAN, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Dish washer was very smelly.
After replacing garbage disposal. I referred to you video you sent me when i received the new replacement hose. That made it look very easy to install. Thank you for all your help and support.
Parts Used:
Drain Hose
  • Robert from Des Moines, IA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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would not shut off.
easy the sensor was on the right side, and easy to get to, I turn off the power, turned off the water, and pulled it out, the first thing I saw was the yellow wires and plug. took about 5 minutes, to replace it.
Parts Used:
SENSOR
  • Melvin from SACRAMENTO, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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water not heating,dishes not drying
My husband did this. He turned the dishwasher upside-down, disconnected the wires,and unbolted the heater.He put in the new heater (bolted,wired) and tested the current. Voila!
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Heating Element
  • Marie from Hollywood, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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element not working
laid dishwasher on its side and unscrewed element. returned unit upright & replaced element. reversed process and reinstalled unit under cabinet
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Heating Element
  • Michael from Springhill, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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cut wire in center sprayer to remove plastic holder for new basket
after that every thing went very well
Parts Used:
Dishrack - Rack Only
  • JOHN from IONIA, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Element was no longer working. Dishes were not drying.
Watched a video and seen how easy it was to repair. Just disconnect the power, water and return drain. two bolts and replace element . The difficult part was removing and replacing the dishwasher...piece of cake.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Heating Element
  • David from DEVINE, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Dishwasher would not start & green "Clean" light was flashing
After reading customer notes regarding the same problem I was having I ordered A new Heater Element & a High Limit Thermostat. I also ordered a Heating Element Nut and Rubber Washer in case I needed them. It took me quite some time to remove the dishwasher from under my counter. Once the unit was out and prepared to service it actually took only a few minutes to install the new Heater Element. I did't need the washer or extra Nut. I also decided to try the unit without replacing the thermostat. I cleared the diagnostics by pressing the "HEATED DRY, "NORMAL", "HEATED DRY", "NORMAL" buttons. After the controller reset the dishwasher was ready to run.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Heating Element
  • DAVID from MILWAUKEE, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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