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Model: DU840CWDB3	Brand: Whirlpool	Age: More than 10 years
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fomom		#1 Posted : Thursday, October 13, 2011 10:43:35 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/13/2011(UTC) Posts: 3		How do I clean the drain area that looks yucky with lent and bits of plastic sitcky out of the grid? I can see no way to lift the grid out. Thank you.
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Joe / APP Team		#2 Posted : Thursday, October 13, 2011 11:52:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators Joined: 7/14/2010(UTC) Posts: 5,222 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Originally Posted by: fomom How do I clean the drain area that looks yucky with lent and bits of plastic sitcky out of the grid? I can see no way to lift the grid out. Thank you. Fomom, I take for granted you mean the "soil settler" on the inside of the tub. Part number: AP2909607 Heres the proper procedure : Removing the Soil Settler Assembly 1. Disconnect the dishwasher from the household electrical system and lay the unit on its back. 2. Remove the four (4) Hex-head screws securing the soil settler assembly to the tub. 3. Disconnect the two (2) hoses from the soil settler collector. 4. Remove the funnel and funnel grate, check valve ball and seal from the soil settler collector. You may want to try this, Remove the lower dishwasher rack, Start the dishwasher, allow the unit to wash for 5 to 10 minutes and unlatch and open the door, Using a sieve or strainer, draw it through the water in the bottom of the tub and collect as much debris as possible, (you may want to repeat this process a few times). Disconnect the dishwasher drain hose from the disposal or plumbing, and drain the dishwasher into a bucket. Thanks and Good Luck, :) :) :)
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fomom		#3 Posted : Thursday, October 13, 2011 2:54:32 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/13/2011(UTC) Posts: 3		Originally Posted by: Joe / APP Team Fomom, I take for granted you mean the "soil settler" on the inside of the tub. Part number: AP2909607 Heres the proper procedure : Removing the Soil Settler Assembly 1. Disconnect the dishwasher from the household electrical system and lay the unit on its back. 2. Remove the four (4) Hex-head screws securing the soil settler assembly to the tub. 3. Disconnect the two (2) hoses from the soil settler collector. 4. Remove the funnel and funnel grate, check valve ball and seal from the soil settler collector. You may want to try this, Remove the lower dishwasher rack, Start the dishwasher, allow the unit to wash for 5 to 10 minutes and unlatch and open the door, Using a sieve or strainer, draw it through the water in the bottom of the tub and collect as much debris as possible, (you may want to repeat this process a few times). Disconnect the dishwasher drain hose from the disposal or plumbing, and drain the dishwasher into a bucket. Thanks and Good Luck, :) :) :) Although my "soil settler" looks nothing like the one pictured, we'll see if we can't tackle the straining first...then move on to removing the unit this weekend. Thank you so much for a quick response.
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Joe / APP Team		#4 Posted : Friday, October 14, 2011 5:18:38 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators Joined: 7/14/2010(UTC) Posts: 5,222 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Originally Posted by: fomom Although my "soil settler" looks nothing like the one pictured, we'll see if we can't tackle the straining first...then move on to removing the unit this weekend. Thank you so much for a quick response. Fomom, Does your "soil settler" grate look like this: Part number: AP2909603 The procedure is still the same, just a different look and location. :) :) :)
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fomom		#5 Posted : Sunday, October 16, 2011 2:15:55 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/13/2011(UTC) Posts: 3		It's exactly like the one pictured. You're a genious! Sorry for the delay in my appreciation...been out of state with medical issues. Thank you so much.:D
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Joe / APP Team		#6 Posted : Tuesday, October 18, 2011 6:43:57 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators Joined: 7/14/2010(UTC) Posts: 5,222 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Originally Posted by: fomom It's exactly like the one pictured. You're a genious! Sorry for the delay in my appreciation...been out of state with medical issues. Thank you so much.:D Fomom, We're glad we could help. We hope things went well for you. :) :) :)
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veasey		#7 Posted : Thursday, October 27, 2011 11:03:27 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 10/27/2011(UTC) Posts: 1		Originally Posted by: Joe / APP Team Fomom, Does your "soil settler" grate look like this: Part number: AP2909603 The procedure is still the same, just a different look and location. :) :) :) HI, I can't figure out how to remove the rectangular soil settler plate shown. It really feels like it might break. I popped one tab, but it's holding strong by something else. Machine is full of gunk. Trying to help a friend with no money to pay for broken parts, much less than a real repairman! Thanks muchly!
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Joe / APP Team		#8 Posted : Friday, October 28, 2011 6:24:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Moderators Joined: 7/14/2010(UTC) Posts: 5,222 Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		Originally Posted by: veasey HI, I can't figure out how to remove the rectangular soil settler plate shown. It really feels like it might break. I popped one tab, but it's holding strong by something else. Machine is full of gunk. Trying to help a friend with no money to pay for broken parts, much less than a real repairman! Thanks muchly! Veasey, You access the "soil settler assembly and grate from underneath the tub. Refer back to the beginning of the post. :) :) :)
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