Accumulator Assembly

Cris for Model Number Kitch´n Aid KUDS35FXSS2

Answer Cris, There should be four(4) screws that secure the accumulator to the sump 8193918 " 1. Remove the four (4) Torx T-20 screws securing the soil accumulator from the sump base. 2. The soil accumulator assembly will now lift free of the sump base". You're correct, you want to remove as much debris from the sump assembly as possible(especially glass) There is the potential of the debris getting pass the chopper and screen, and damaging or blocking the impeller and shaft seal. 

George for Model Number DU1145XTPQ9 Whirlpool

Answer Hello George, The feed tube will twist out of the way. The internal rear feed cap rotates to the right to about the 2 o'clock position to be removed. The feed tube can also be removed from the clips in the rear if so desired. Once the internal rear feed cap is removed, remove the screws and the accumulator assembly and you will have access to the chopper blade area of the pump. Be sure to check the chopper blade shaft for breakage. If a piece of glass gets into the chopper blade, it will break the shaft that supports it and will make noises and food particles will accumulate in the pump. This will cause a no drain situation. Be sure to let us know if any more assistance is required. 

John for Model Number kudio2crwho

Answer Hi John. You need to get a bucket and un hook the drain hoes at the sink connection. Put the end of the hose in the bucket and see if the water now drains fully. If so then also use a screwdriver inserted in the sink drain to see if it is clogged there... (very common). You also need to see if the drain hose has a loop into it (creating a p-trap) and mounted as high as possible to the back wall of the under the sink area. Then taught into the drain standpipe... At the other end of the drain hose there is a check flap valve part # 8268375. If this is missing or ripped it will allow negative back flow into the tub. It is mounted at the drain hose/ pump area. Small but very effectively needed. Unfortunately if the pump impeller is spinning loose on the pump shaft then you need to replace it. Pump Part # 8558995. Use a wet shop vac. to remove all debris from the sump area as you remove the top filter and lay all parts aside one by one to clean under the sink and inspect them for damage. When you get to the chopper blade then this is as far as you can go. Cleaning and using Dishwasher Magic part # TJ104 monthly w/ hot water will refresh the unit to keep optimum performance levels. Thank You. 

Dwayne for Model Number kenmore 665.17742K010

Answer Dwayne, It's most likely a detergent or calcium deposit from the water. It could also be a grease,or food deposit due to a lower than reccomended water temperature(120 dgrs.F. at first fill of the cycle) If the water temperature is not hot enough, the enzymes in the detergent, and the oil from the food particles on the dishes will not breakdown properly, and will leave a residue,in the dishwasher. You may want to purchase a dishwasher cleaner like "glisten" or "afresh" ,etc. to remove any deposits and run a few cycles with a proper hot water temperature (120 dgrs.F.) and recheck the resukts. Thanks and Good Luck 

James for Model Number kuds01Ijbl)

Answer James, There are 4(four) #20 torx screws in the top of the accumulator(around the center opening) that have to be removed before you can lift the top of the accumulator off the pump assembly. You have removed the lower rack and dis mounted the water tube from the pump/accumulator top, correct / Good Luck and Thanks 

Mike for Model Number kudso2srsso

Answer Hi Mike. You can remove the racks by removing the clips on the front rail. Then remove the upper clip or the screw that holds the upper lower and Middle arms. Then you will use warm sink water and a pick tool to remove the clogged debris in the ends of the spray arms. This will stop the cleaning. Are you using Jet Dry? This will help in spotting and drying. Then if you feel comfortable enough to remove the top section of the filter area at the top,inside of the pump /motor. This will access your inner filter you will clean and improve your satisfaction level. Also, you will need to consider using the newer type of soap. They have much better cleaning agents, such as "Cascade Complete" or "Finish" soap products. There are Dishwasher cleaning products such as "Dishwasher Magic" part # is TJ104. Thank you.