[TomandGerri]

This morning the wife called me at work. The dishwasher, a nice Kenmore Ultra Wash model 665.16369301, had left a brown liquid on the kitchen floor. Two weeks ago the electronic air filter were out and in the dishwasher for cleaning and when all was over a couple of the tungston wires were missing. I took thing apart after she tried to make it run for me and the motor sounds siezed up.

So here I am. She want a new dishwasher but ..... 20 year old eledtronic air filter need new wires and I can only guess that the food chopper and screen well Something is binding up the works.

If I rebuild the works what will it take how much will it run me and do we try to match the front with our raised panel and kit up on a new one?

Happy holidays!

[Gene]

Remove the toe panel and check for a water leak.

Does the pump motor makes any noises?

Gene.

[TomandGerri]

Gene
Water on floor was a rusty brown. Motor sounded like a loaded transformer. Down where cutter (that does not turn by hand and screen are the cutter impeller coupling does not turn; The black mating piece that is pump part of this non positive displacement pump . Will cancel cycle and drain via the other pump on the side of the sump.
Tom

[TomandGerri]

After a quick review of the parts drawing the impeller kit has a washer packing and seal with the impeller. The motor lets say wobbles as the bushing in the motor grows like a ************** pot plant in the hot sun on a river bank. So our Whirlpools new factory didn't include a new balancing station in the motor assembly line and what the hey I almost got 5 years out of this nice unit. The **************s well the have a dollar a day and the CEO's company jets for trips to ************** resorts.
Disposable? I don't think so. Under $200.00 for sump, motor and some seals if I check around?
Some of this is local purchase no doubt.
Yes?
What all do I need? Are new Motors better than the ones made 5 years ago?
I am a tech. Can do this correctly the first time. I also know what the accountants left out of the Quality checklist. A job for a worker in QC at $5.00 a day.
Tom

[Gene]

Hi Tom,

You do not need the whole assembly, just a new motor which is a little above a $100. If the rest of the dishwasher is in a good shape, then it's probably worth it.

- The part number for the motor assembly is AP3179651

Gene.

[TomandGerri]

Hi Gene

That part... I see why you say yhat is the thing. The seal packing and washer must be behind the impeller.

I need now I have to hear what the Sears Service guy wants to sell. The ya whos on the phone said a $205.00 service agreement for a year would be all it took. The wife is in control until there is a bait and switch and I walk the guy to the property line.

I bet this motor come rignt off after the unit is on it's side.

I know who gets th parts order and I am not running around town to get it.

Any advice in the removal and replacement procedure?

[Gene]

You can find the complete instructions in the tech sheets.

Gene.

[TomandGerri]

Gene
Got it.
Wash pump problem confirms it.
Found all the steps.
Looks like a piece of cake.
Thanks
Tom

[TomandGerri]

Gene
Everybody must make a living but... Jim was a nice guy but one inflated price of a motor installed... over $400.00

We are having major work done on the house siding and the likes even though it is snowing and cold. I got the right guy and they are always in demand.

I just ordered the part.
Jim told me about gettng more room with the door panel off. I think I like the idea.

Will see when the time comes.

You have been a big help.

Tom

[Gene]

You are welcome. Happy Holidays!

Gene.