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Steve, thanks for the help. I know the dishwasher would look nicer inside but why clean the tub? It wouldn't make it last longer, would it? My current spray arm works fine. Do I need a new one because I have reached the end of its lifespan? After pulling that apart, I realized I had removed...

Bruce, I like the old Kitchenaid, but I am frugal/cheap so the old dishwasher is attached to me. It's all fixed for now. I know that the new dishwashers are quieter and mor energy efficient, but $1000 buys a lot of water and electricity. I don't plan to spare any expense to fix the old one. I am...

Stevet - Thank you for your help. The KDS-17C is back in action!!!! You were right about the overflow switch. The port is right at the gap in the heater element. The hole was full of rust. I had to start with a small nail with the point ground down. Then I moved to a larger gauge and went with a...

Hello Stevet. Thank you for your help. I jumperd the connection and it works. However, I cannot find any hole in the sump wall. I do not know how many parts I have to remove to get at it. I have the parts diagrams but one part does not want to come out and I do not want to force it. I have...

Does anyone recommend the Service Manua? Is it useful?

Thanks DADoES. I removed the wiring diagram years ago and now I don't know where I put it. Thanks Stevet. I will try that. I see no access in the bottom of the tank. Do I have to remove guards or screens to get at it? I am a bit of a novice since this machine is so reliable. A shirt button...

Hello KDS17 Lovers! My machine worked every day of its life flawlessly, until today. The Water Inlet Valve is working fine but it does not receive power anywhere in the cycle. I am not sure how to troubleshoot it. I am somewhat capable with a multimeter, but I have lost the wiring diagram so it...