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KDTE254ESS2 KitchenAid Dishwasher - Instructions

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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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PartSelect Scammers
PartSelect intentionally shipped obsolete part that could not possibly fit a dishwasher. The part looked to be a rectangle door seal for a freezer/ref. You make it impossible to return the part. I find it interesting that you sent the correct install video and wrong part.
Suggestion: After you print a shipping label take a picture of the part and shipping label before it is boxed. The customer should not have to send you a picture of the wrong part and the serial number of the appliance for a refund. You did not need the serial number to ship it.

I will never use your company again William Dewberry
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Door Seal Seal
  • William from DESOTO, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
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Top rack kept coming off the left slide track
I followed the video and even though my dishwasher was slightly different from the one shown, everything worked well. I was lucky that I had enough clearance to pull the dishwasher away from the countertop far enough to make the repair, without having to remove any dishwasher wiring below. I replaced both side tracks, even though only the left side was broken.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Dish Rack Slide Track - Right Side Dishwasher Dish Rack Slide Track - Left Side
  • Bob from WESTWOOD, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Water leaking around door and latch mechanisim seems to have failed
Still not sure it is repaired. Still have water leakage around upper edge of door on control data panel. We just experienced an issue with the auto drain system, the first since door seal repair and door latch replacement???? Is the latching mechanism suppose to secure the door?
If so it isn't?
Not a great success story. A new washer may be in the cards
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Door Seal Door Latch - Black
  • Robert from PORT LUDLOW, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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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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The Broan downdraft vent fan turned itself on at random times and ran continuously without input.
I could not effect a repair because the parts did not arrive on the promised date and after several calls I still do not know when they will arrive or even if they have been shipped.
Parts Used:
Manifold
  • William from WESTFORD, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Leaking dishwasher
Turned the dishwasher in its side. Used the video step by step. This is why we purchased from this site
Parts Used:
Motor
  • Nancy from BLOOMINGTON, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Replacing broken adjuster housing cover.
Take out the upper dishwasher rack. Place the adjuster towards the back of the upper each place attachment clips to secure adjuster and the adjuster clips to the back of the housing. Check to back sure adjuster move up and down and click back into place. Your installation is complete. Good luck!
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Upper Rack Adjuster Dishwasher Adjuster Housing Cover
  • Cassie from RIVERDALE, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Dish rack slide arms losing ball bearings
Unscrewed mounting screws, pulled dishwasher out halfway, replaced arms, 4 screws each side .....very simple 30 min tops. Parts perfect and quick delivery!
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Dish Rack Slide Track - Right Side Dishwasher Dish Rack Slide Track - Left Side Tub Cap
  • Royce from GREENSBORO, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Dishwasher door had lost springback
1) Pull out dishwasher from under counter. 2) Disconnect spring located at the bottom on each side of dishwasher. 3) Using socket remove pulley wheels from each side at bottom. 4) Install new pulleys on each side. 5) Wind pulley cord around both wheels and attach to one end of the spring on each side. 6) Using pliers extend other spring end to lower frame of dishwasher on each side. 7) Open and close dishwasher door to test. 8) Replacement complete
Parts Used:
Door Balance Link Kit
  • Peter from BIRMINGHAM, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Socket set
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We found pieces of glass in the drain pump
Our new drain pump arrived with 2 clips broken. So we switched the housing with the old pump and installed
Used youTube video for step by step instructions
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Drain Pump
  • Kathleen from DUBLIN, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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A plastic part on the top rack of my 2 year old dishwasher broke. Automatic dishwasher soap is corrosive and plastic parts should not be used in a dishwasher in the first place
The 1st person i had contact with wasn't any help choosing the correct part. Paid about $30.00 for the wrong part. Paid $8.00 more to ship the wrong part back for reimbursement. Meanwhile my son went to a local repair shop and got the right part for less than $40 and the repair shop installed the part on the rack for free
I was not happy with Part Select! Part Select cost me time and money and didnt get the job done
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Positioner
  • Susan from VICKSBURG, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The left side was drooping so couldn’t use the dishwasher
Removed the upper rack and replaced both side with new upper rack adjusters that are now metal and not plastic!
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Upper Rack Adjuster
  • Amy from Green Bay, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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This did not fix the rack issue
It was wrong part. Visual in diagram does not clearly show what needs to be replaced. Old part just broke so we do not know what needs fixing.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Clip
  • Dorothy from CLARKSVILLE, TN
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    More than 2 hours
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Left-side rack adjuster broke, so upper rack couldn't be used properly.
Per suggestions from other reviews, I looked for You Tube videos for replacing this part. The video I used was completely necessary, but moved way too fast, so required lots of stopping, rewinding and starting again. But I managed to get the old rack adjuster removed and the new one installed without too much trouble.
Then I tried installing it in the pull-out rail. The front connector on the new adjuster would not fit into the appropriate slot. Initially I thought maybe the part was defective, but determined that the dimensions were as accurate as my eye and tape measure could evaluate. Finally, I settled on the expedient of filing away at least 1/16" from one edge of the slot so that the connector would drop into place.
Not sure why this discrepancy existed but the problem appears to be resolved.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Upper Rack Adjuster
  • Thomas from PHOENIX, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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