Nancy December 08, 2014 for Model Number 665.13129K703 Hi, Our problem is with Kenmore Elite dishwasher model 665.13129K703. It is leaking underneath the unit on right side near the front. Not leaking from door itself. It appears to be coming from area that corresponds to just under where float is located in compartment above. The float itself moves freely. Could a bad switch cause leaking? Any suggestions what might be broken? Thank you!
1 Answer Nancy, You will want to check the units spray arms to makes sure that they are not clogged or cracked. If they are, this could cause a ripple effect that would allow the unit to leak from the area you are referring to. The switch could not make it leak. The only other way that it would leak from this area is if the float has gotten water in it and it is allowing the water to fill a little too high. Read More...
Gary September 28, 2014 for Model Number 665 16042403 The screws holding the air diverter (8268937)....what size are they? Trying to find the right size tool to remove them and so far the ones I've tried do not fit. I have to go buy something and want to make sure I get the right size. Thanks
John February 27, 2013 for Model Number 665.13129k703 Our Kenmore elite diswasher has mold growing in the air inlet at the bottom inside of the door. After 1.5 years of use we noticed a bad smell, after feeling the bottom of the door I noticed old food/mold I then took off the air inlet and the amount of slimmy mold/food was disgusting. What would cause the mold/food on the inside of the air inlet??
1 Answer John, The food ending up in the air gap, also known as beaching, is caused by 1 of 2 things. 1. Too much detergent usage. You want to make sure that you are using the correct amount of detergent per grains of hardness of water. 2. Water not hot enough to activate detergent. You have to make sure that the water temp in the tub after the first fill is at least 120 degrees. You also want to make sure that you are purging the water line before starting dishwasher. Run the water at the sink til it is at its hottest point then turn on dishwasher. Read More...
Bill February 22, 2013 for Model Number 66513853K602 I have a Kenmore Elite model 66513853K602 5 1/2 years old. It was installed by Sears in a new home. I checked the dishwasher with a level and is perfect. As a few others have reported, I had pieces of a plastic strip (soft & somewhat flexible) drop off under the dishwasher door. It was a short time after that we started getting a leak at both corners of the door. I checked the float switch and it moves freely. Next, I released the door springs & removed the door. I looked closely at the rubber door seal and it seems fully intact with no nicks. The air inlet piece also seems to be in good condition (no nicks or cracks). What is the function of the flexible plastic strip and what is procedure to remove & replace if it is functional in sealing water? What is part number?
1 Answer Hello Bill, The plastic strip is the air vent WP8268937. This will have the rubber gasket on it to keep water from coming out of corners. To replace you will open door and remove the screws holding in the inner panel. The air vent is screwed at the bottom of door. Read More...
Darryl August 06, 2012 for Model Number MAYTAG DISHWASHER MODEL # MDBH989AWS3 Hi, I have black pieces of plastic (feels somewhat soft) coming loose under the door of my dishwasher. Is this the air inlet part? Is it easy to replace? Thank you very much for your help!!!
1 Answer Hello Darryl. The air inlet WP8268937 is the rubber on the bottom of the inner door panel. Read More...
Earl May 07, 2012 for Model Number KUDS01DLSS0 i am having leak at front door area, but what should i do if the unit is filling above the heating element? is this a problem? If so how do I fix? I have already cleaned and checked all hose drain connections. I will check my levels, but I can't bring it up anymore than it already is due to countertop. The inlet seal looks good, not tears. unit is 10 yrs old but all seals are good with no tears. KitchenAid dishwasher Earl
1 Answer Earl, Your water level is a bit high, When properly filled the water level should at least touch the bottom of the element, and no more than half way up at it's highest level. Your first check should be the float WP8268895 it needs to move freely up and down. Check the float shaft for grease and detergent build up, and the switch mount has not been disturbed or dislodged 8193506. If all's Ok, unlatch the door several times while the machine is filling and make sure the valve stops filling immediately, you may have a "sticky" fill valve. Thanks and Good Luck Read More...
Ted November 17, 2011 for Model Number KUDI01TJBL0 I'm trying to replace the lower door gasket on a KitchenAid KUDI01TJBL0 dishwasher. I can't find it in the exploded views. It's located between the air vent and the door. I found a door seal kit P/N AP3102987, however the cross reference doesn't list it as fitting my unit. Please help with correct part#.
1 Answer Hello Ted. The seal for the bottom of the door is the air inlet WP8268937. This should work with your model number. Hope this helps. Read More...
Roger September 22, 2011 for Model Number kudm24sewh4 I have a leak under the front door only when the dishwasher is emptying the water. I found several pieces of what looks like old black gasket at the bottom of the door when opening the door. Is there a door gasket, and how do you replace it? Thank, Roger
1 Answer Hi Roger. The Lower door seal kit is part # 4172127. This is the part that has 2-seperate hard rubber blocks that go inside the front outer corners to help seal with the door seal strip included in the kit. Is the unit level front to back, and side to side? Make sure that all 4- legs touch the floor. Thank you. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Lynn. You will need to disconnect the power to the unit and remove the inner door panel. Once removed, you can access and replace the air inlet WP8268937. Hope this helps. Read More...
Art G. September 04, 2011 for Model Number KitchenAid Model KUDP02CRBS1 I'm experiencing an intermittent water leak on the lower right door area. I inspected the air inlet seal, door gasket, and float and see no reason of leak. I have noticed a buildup of soap residue of which I cleaned up. I was looking at replacing the air inlet and door seals. Any suggestions? How difficult is it to replace the air inlet seal?
1 Answer Hello Art. Is the unit level side to side and front to back? Is the unit over filling above the element? Check the float stem to see if it is properly placed in the switch below. Is the door seal ripped or nicked on the RT. side? Let the washer start in a reg. wash and then open the door slowly (as not to fling any water out) and see if you can spot the door seal leaking. The door seal is part # W11196317. These are a couple more things to check. The air inlet may be defective as you inclined. This part # is WP8268937. Thank you. Read More...