Kenmore 630.13953 Dishwasher User Manual


 
Repair
VB. Water valves
Access the water valve from the front of the dishwasher base by removing the
toe kick.
To remove water valve
Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver & pliers.
1. Remove toe kick by removing two Phillips screws and tilting toe kick out
from dishwasher.
2. Remove base insulation (on models with insulation).
3. Move sump inlet hose away from water valve (without disconnecting it).
4. Disconnect wires from water valve, including ground wire.
5. Remove two T-20 Torx screws from water valve.
6. Pull valve out from dishwasher and disconnect water hose from rear of
valve. Remove any water from sump & base.
Connection hints:
Water connection 3/8” NPT female. Inlet water pressure range 5 - 120 psi
(0.3 – 8.27 bars).
When reconnecting the water supply to the water valve, don’t overtighten the
elbow fitting. On valves with vertical solenoids, the plastic can crack and
cause leaking if excessive force is used.
Using Teflon tape on water fittings can help prevent leaking.
The water valve can be accessed without removing outer door or base
cover. However, removing them will provide easier access.
VC. Circulation pumps
The circulation pump can be acc
essed by flipping the dishwasher upside-down.
Use the same process to access the heater.
For access to circulation pump
Tools needed: Phillips and T-20 Torx screwdriver, pliers.
1. Remove toe kick – see section VA.
2. Flip dishwasher upside-down & remove base – see section VA.
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