Recent content by ausmith

Where does this part go? Thank you for all the replies! The video is very helpful! So the large top panel goes on first? I am posting a picture of a black metal part. I didn't see a part like this in the video. Is it a kick plate and does it go on after the small bottom panel or before...

Could someone tell me the procedure for putting the top and bottom door panels on? Also please tell me how/where the black metal piece that goes on first is installed.

Thank you for all the thoughtful replies. The plastic ring securing it to the door is in place. Thank you beekeyknee, I will watch for the rod to raise the next time I do dishes, I was hoping for a simple way to see if it was working. If it doesn't I will try the amp meter as Combo52...

Dear Toploader55, I appreciate your offer, but I would like to determine if I need one first, As I said, I replaced the rinse dispenser a year ago. (different dispenser, new wires etc) In all the years I have owned the dishwasher it seemed like it really didn't use much Jet Dry. I am not...

I did a complete overhaul of the dishwasher a year ago including a new rinse dispenser, but I don't think the rinse dispenser is working. It never seems to need refilling. How tight are you supposed to tighten the filler cap? I have the front panel off; is there a way to see if it is working?

Thnaks for the replies ...Still not draining I tested the voltage to the solenoid. It registered 115V after each wash and rinse cycle and I heard the "snap". The wash arm spun and sprayed water. The hoses to and from the solenoid/drain valve were checked, no kinks or clogs. The hose goes to...

KDS20 doesn't drain Thank you for replying. I have a multimeter but I am not sure how to test the solenoid. What volt setting would I set it on? Would I just take off the spade connections to the solenoid and hold the multimeter ends to the exposed prongs? Several discussions said it...

I hope someone can help me. I have a KitchenAid dishwaher KDS20. It goes through the cycle but doesn't drain. I disassembled the lower arm and pump housing. I replaced the gasket in the pump housing and cleaned all the lime/calcium/soap deposits off all parts down to the drain impeller, but...