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Section 4 Component Teardown
4-9
Figure 4-25.
Safety Thermostat and Thermistor and Mounting
Bracket Removal
1. Disconnect power to dishwasher.
2. Remove lower rack and as much water as possible
from sump.
3. Remove kickplate and outer door panel and water
valve mounting bracket. Disconnect wires at
junction box and remove front cross brace.
4. If unit was removed, lay unit on its back. Make sure
there is protection for the floor before unit is laid
down.
5. Remove thermistor block from underside of sump.
The mount for the safety thermostat and thermistor
may need to be broken off the sump, as the
retaining latch on the back side of mount is not
accessible. New thermostats will come with a new
mount. (See Figure 4-25)
6. Remove the wire leads from the thermostat and
safety thermostat terminals. Terminals have locks,
press down on lock to remove terminal.
7. Apply thermalmastic to head of new thermistor and
safety thermostat before installing onto sump.
8. Complete repairs in reverse order.
Drain Pump Removal
1. Disconnect power and water supply to dishwasher.
2. Remove lower rack and as much water as possible
from sump.
3. Remove kickplate and outer door panel and water
valve mounting bracket. Disconnect wires at
junction box and remove front cross brace.
4. Remove unit from under countertop.
5. Place protection under pump to catch water as drain
inlet and outlet hoses are removed from drain pump.
6. Extract the two screws mounting drain pump mount-
ing bracket to side frame of unit. (See Figure 4-26)
7. Disconnect wires from the drain pump. Terminals
have locks, press down on lock to remove terminal.
(See Figure 4-27)
8. Extract the two screws securing the drain pump to
the mounting bracket. (See Figure 4-27)
9. Replace drain pump in reverse order.
It is possible to replace the thermostats with the
dishwasher installed under the counter. Remove the
components listed below, but do not lay unit on its
back.
NOTE
Thermostat
Terminals
Thermostat
Terminals
Retaining
Latch
Figure 4-26. View From Lower Left Rear Corner
Figure 4-27. View From Lower Rear Left Corner
Drain Pump
Bracket
Mounting
Screws
Drain
Hose
Clamp
Electrical
Connection
Electrical
Connection
Drain Pump
Inlet Hose
Drain Pump
Mounting Screws