Customer Questions and Answers for Pump And Motor Assembly by Whirlpool

Mike, If you go to the following link: http://www.appliancepartspros.com/pump-motor-parts-for-whirlpool-gu1500xtkb0.html, this is the pump and motor assembly page for your unit which will have all of the parts listed that go in part number W10782773. If the impeller on the motor is good, nothing blocking it from flowing and the motor is getting power then the issue would be in the motor.

Hello Craig! The part number for the circulation pump is PD140016. The manufacturer has discontinued this part and has no compatible substitution. Thanks!

Tom, You're very close to correct. The issue is most likely lack of water in the tub. This will allow the heater to seem extremely hot, and reduces the wash ability, and effectiveness of the detergent. Try this, start the dishwasher on a regular wash cycle, allow the machine to fill and wash for 5 minutes. Unlatch the door, remove the lower rack and look at the water level in the bottom of the tub. The water level should be within 1/8 inch of the bottom of the heater element, if not, the water level is too low and causing the issue. In most cases, it requires the replacement of the water inlet valve W10648041

Hello Kelvin, Check the flood switch and float. If it is in the "up" position, it turns power off to everything but the drain pump. If this is good, double check that you turned the water back on. If you did, check the wiring connections to the water valve.

Jim, For the issue that you having you could either replace the complete pump and motor assembly W10782773 which would have the seal with it or you could replace just the impeller kit 8193951A which also has the seal.

Hello Mick. No, it is best to remove the unit from the cabinets to repair the unit.

Hello Barry. If there is power to the drain pump, and it does not drain, you will need to replace the pump WP661658 on the unit.

Hello Richard. You want to make sure the water level is good in the unit. If it is low, replace the water valve. If all the filters are clean, and the valve is good, replace the circulation on the unit.

Hello Map. Assembly is the best and is what you need to order. As for the 42 issue, check the heater and the thermostat. If good, replace the control board. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

Hello RobK. Check and see if something is stuck in the impeller or chopper on the unit. As for the door springs, you may need to replace the cables 8194001 on the unit.