Victor F Durham , NC December 26, 2014 Appliance: Model KENMORE 665.16483300 Odor in dishwasher stuck valve in vertical tube replace check valve The odor in the dishwasher was due to scum buildup in the walls, the racks, and in the lower part of the drain below the lower rotating arm. One of the valves in the vertical tube was stuck in the open position; since the valves cannot be replaced, the entire tube needed replacement. The check valve probably needed no replacement, but once I opened the bottom part, I decided to replace it anyway. I used this Youtube video to replace the tube, open and clean the drainage part of the washer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC8Vo_NyXls. Follow the video and you will have no problems. Tools needed: 10, 15, 20 torx set, needle nose pliers (for the check valve), rags or paper towels, sponge and baking soda to clean up the scum. The air inlet deteriorated and needed replacement; scum also built up under the broken air inlet and need to be removed. I used this Youtube video to remove the front panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TivZAhGgweU&list=PLa3NprpWTTbXz2IGe4WDKPDvAyahEhmIQ&index=123. Be advised that in the Kenmore Elite washer it is very tricky to remove the screws holding the air inlet. Once the front panel is removed, close the door, disengage the plastic wire retainer and remove the horizontal metal bar that retained the wires. Use a piece of wood to pry the lower metal cover open and remove the screws with a 3/16 socket. Clean the area thoroughly behind the inlet, use duct tape to secure the new inlet in position. Use a magnetic hex tool or a piece of chewing gum and a 3/16 inch hex socket to reinsert the screws. Reassemble everything, remove duct tape, and you are in business. Read More... 46 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
James W Sebring , FL March 15, 2020 Leak at bottom of door. Replaced air inlet. Air inlet has a seal that keeps the water from leaking from dishwasher pan. Read More... 18 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Richard B Brooklyn , WI October 17, 2022 Water leak at door base. Replaced the Air Inlet at the base of the door as per the youtube video. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Crystal M Temple , TX January 27, 2020 Crack in the air inlet causing dishwasher to leak Order new part and watched your DIY video and replaced it. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
David M Englewood , OH January 02, 2016 Flashing quick rinse light on kenmore elite dishwasher would not function at all New touchpad Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers