Amber April 28, 2018 for Model Number KUDS30FXSS8 Top dishes were not getting water so I looked through your videos and found that the chopper assembly broke loose and some the clip on the plastic cover for this assembly broke and does not snap in place (the screw seems to hold it in place fine). I took out the chopper assembly and ran the dishwasher and it works perfectly. Can I run the dishwasher without the assembly? I'm worried that there may be issue with the motor already and with the broken clip, if I buy the chopper, I would still have the same problem. Thanks very much for the videos!
1 Answer Amber, You will want to make sure that you install the chopper on the unit as this would most likely be an issue with the unit getting clogged by larger debris. Read More...
Jp March 15, 2018 I have a Kenmore dishwasher that is leaving little bits of solids on the dishes. Last few times it happened, I just cleaned the chopper and area around it. But this time the chopper broke apart and my guess it sent some of the pieces through the system. I also noticed that there was standing water in the chopper area. I am wondering if there are other damaged parts.
1 Answer JP, There would be water that is supposed to be in the chopper area which helps keep seals from drying out. It sounds as though the only thing that would be needed is the chopper assembly. Read More...
John January 20, 2018 for Model Number GU1200XTKQ0 Can I run my dishwasher without the chopper blade assembly? Thanks
1 Answer Hello John, You will only be able to run a couple of cycles before the screen stops up if the chopper W10083957V were removed. So, you cannot run the unit without the chopper. If the screen were removed the drain would stop up from the large food particles. Read More...
Andrew January 17, 2018 for Model Number Kitchenaid dishwasher My dishwasher has standing water at the bottom. When I disassembled. I found the chopper blade was broke. Have ordered a new one but just wanted to confirm this would cause water to not properly discharge?
1 Answer Hello Andrew. Unless the unit is clogged, the chopper should not cause the unit not to drain. You need to check for a clogged drain hose or bad drain pump on the unit. Read More...
Peter January 15, 2018 for Model Number 8949SBM3 First stopped draining after cycle, so I just push drain/cancel and it would drain. Now will not drain when manually pushed drain button.
1 Answer Hello Peter, If the model number is actually MDB8949SBM3, you need to see if the voltage is being sent to the drain motor when it should be draining. If not, the issue could be the wiring connection in the "power connection box" on the upper right-hand side behind the kick panel, or the control board. If it is getting power, the issue can be the chopper W10083957V, a bad drain pump WPW10348269 or a clog in the drain line. Read More...
Darleen December 29, 2017 for Model Number Kenmore 665.15989990 What would cause water to gush out from the door area when draining?
1 Answer Darleen, This issue would most likely be with the lower door seal and would need part number 4172127. Read More...
Jon December 12, 2017 Hello. My chopper blade (8268383) on my kitchenaid dishwasher recently broke after 10 years of trouble-free service. The replacement blade I got at the appliance store is not making contact with the screen. This was a red flag to me but I assembled it anyway. Sure enough, in less than 2 weeks the screen was jammed with gunk, dishes were dirty, etc. Doesn’t the blade have to be in contact with the screen in order to grind the food and keep the screen clear? That’s how my old one always was and it worked perfectly. Thank you??
1 Answer Jon, We will need to have the model number of your unit to be able to assist with your question. Read More...
Steve October 28, 2017 for Model Number Kuds30ixssR Can I take the grinder out since my drain hose dumps in to my garbage disposal.and the coupler on the motor looks bad the grinder doesn’t turn.
1 Answer Steve, Unfortunately the way that the unit is put together by taking the chopper off it would possibly cause the unit to leak. You will want to leave the chopper in place. Read More...
Hayley September 24, 2017 We have a kitchenaid dishwasher and the the chopper blade keeps clogging after a few cycles so the dishes are not getting clean. We replaced the chopper assembly and the problem still persists. What would be our next step? Would it be the impeller? Thanks.
1 Answer Hayley, We wouldn't expect the impeller to be the issue at this point, but there are several checks to make for the washability complaints. Check and make sure the dishwasher hasn't shifted in the cabinet, make sure it's level both side to side and front to back. Start the dishwasher, let it fill and wash for 3 to 5 minutes, unlatch the door, remove the lower dishwasher rack and check the water level in the bottom of the tub, it should be within 1/4 inch of the bottom of the heater element, and it should be hot (120 dgrs.F.) If the water level is too low or not hot enough, the detergent won't dissolve and breakdown properly and create circulation problems. Also check the water level float in the bottom of the tub to make sure it's not getting "stuck" and/or activating too soon. Read More...
Mike August 24, 2017 for Model Number kuds301xbla Can the chopper and screen be removed and not replaced does it just filter what goes down the drain?
1 Answer Hello Mike. No, they can not be removed from the unit. This will damage the motor. Thanks. Read More...