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KDFE304DWH1 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Instructions

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the tines in the upper basket of the dishwasher were falling apart
Removed the old tines by pushing out the clips on the end and then installed the new tines and applied clips - took 10 minutes worked slick and the washer basket looks to be brand.
Parts Used:
Tine Row - Kit of 2
  • Dorothy from BILLINGS, MT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Door spring broke-Door falls down
Remove 2 screws on lower baseplate. Remove 2 screws that hold dishwasher inside cabinet( may be attached to counter top or side cabinets). Turn off water supply to dishwasher. Remove any connections such as water supply, electrical connection, or waste water line that prevent dishwasher from being pulled out about 3/4 of the way. With the dishwasher door closed, remove broken parts and replace with new parts. Pull on spring to make final connection of nylon cable. Reverse the above instructions for re-installing the machine.
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Door Spring Door Balance Link Kit
  • Peter from JERICHO, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
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Broken Mounting bracket
Removed old part and replaced with new part
Parts Used:
Mounting Bracket
  • Roy from HIGGINSVILLE, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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There was no problem
I simply had to hook up the power cord to the dishwasher so i could plug it into the outlet rather than direct wire the appliance. Everything went very smoothly. Everything needed for installation other than tools was provided. Easy to follow instructions if you know a little about electrical wiring.
Parts Used:
Power Cord Kit
  • Briant from Byron, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Drain hose leaking
I did not relize that the drain hose was in two parts. Naturally I ordered the wrong half. So after I relized my mistake, I re-ordered the correct part. Once the correct part was received the repair was easy and went well.
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Drain Hose
  • Robert from Beaufort, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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The door gasket leaked water at the bottom of the door, No visible gasket damage.
I removed and reinstalled the new gasket per the video instructions, but I found the corners to be much harder to install than indicated. I finally used a large, flat, dull screwdriver to carefully push the gasket all the way in, and used my fingers to feel whether the gasket was all the way in. I figured if the gasket wasn't all the way in, I would have a leak at the bottom of the door because the top of the gasket would stick out farther than the bottom, which is exactly what the original symptoms were. Perhaps I didn't need a new gasket? There was no visible damage. Pushing in the corners of the original gasket may have fixed it, but the new gasket worked perfectly! Thanks, Part Select!!
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Dishwasher Door Seal
  • WILLIAM from SYRACUSE, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Door would not latch shut
Following a utube video made it easy. Removed the outer cover of the door to expose latch. Two screws remove the latch, pay attention to how it was positioned and put the new one on and then replace the panel. But first turn off the electricity to the unit at the fuse box.
Parts Used:
Door Latch - Black
  • RONALD from PRESCOTT, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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I damaged the grommet when removing the recirc pump
repair went smooth for the grommet. suggest a small of vasoline to ease installation of grommet
Parts Used:
Grommet
  • john from SANFORD, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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My upper rack, even after replacing the upper rack tracks, would pivots forward or backward out of the horizontal.
It was easy to remove the old parts by using a screwdriver to push in “tabs” that kept retainer clips in place. Once removed, it was a matter of easy assembly in reverse and then re-clip. It became clear that the problem was because a few tabs that click into the sliding track and worn to the point where they no longer retained a tight connection to the track causing the upper rack to tilt with weight to front or back. Sure, the parts are a bit pricey but not when compared to a repair visit or a new KitchenAid which otherwise was functioning perfectly.
Parts Used:
Adjuster Housing - Left Hand Dishwasher Upper Rack Adjuster Adjuster Housing Cover Adjuster Arm Clip Dishwasher Positioner Dishwasher Dishrack Adjuster
  • Bob from MILFORD, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The track that allows top rack of dishwasher broke on both sides
Removed screws holding dishwasher in place. This dishwasher has one one the left and right side after you open the door hidden behind a plastic hole cover that you can pry out of place with a putty knife or some other thin tool. After this pull the dishwasher out about halfway and there are 4 screws on each side of the dishwasher (on the outside) that hold the top track assemble. Just unscrew these with the appropriate sized socket, remove the old track and screw in the new track. Super easy. Anybody can do this.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Dish Rack Slide Track - Right Side Dishwasher Dish Rack Slide Track - Left Side
  • Robert from TERRELL, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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The diverter motor was leaking
Actually, I found a video on Youtube with excellent instructions once you got past the really simple stuff like disconnecting power and water and drain.
I would recommend just finding a fairly similar model on Youtube and follow their directions. It was really easy.
Parts Used:
Motor
  • brad from ABILENE, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Water leaking through the sump shaft seal
First I removed everything off of the bottom of the dishwasher. Then I removed the main center piece that everything mounts to. Then I reinstalled the new center piece with the help of some evoo cooking spray (extra virgin olive oil) I sprayed it on the rubber seal to aid in getting that center piece installed without a battle. Then I reinstalled everything else in the reverse order that I removed it. The evoo cooking spray works wonders for more than just cooking !!!
Parts Used:
Sump
  • Jason from MOLINE, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Rinse aid cap was melted when it came out of the designated spot and melted against the heat coil.
Open the washer door, remove old rinse aid cap. Place new cap into designated spot, screw into place.
Parts Used:
Rinse Aid Cap
  • Kathryn from WINTERPORT, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Leaking around door
Pulled off old seal found center of new seal and pushed new seal into channel that old seal came out of starting at top middle underneath the latch
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Door Seal
  • Dean from CHAPEL HILL, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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old hose possible leakage
put new hose on, very easy.
Parts Used:
Drain Hose
  • Fred from Kernersville, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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