1998 Dishwashers Intro - Whirlpool

Removing the Check Valve
1. Remove the toe panel and access panel from the
bottom of the dishwasher.
2. Remove the hoses from the check valve.
3. Remove the Hex-head screw securing the check valve to
the tub support. (Fig. 1-19)
Removing the Motor Relay
RETAINING
SCREW
Fig. 1-19
1. Disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical supply and remove
the toe panel and access panel from the bottom of the dishwasher.
2. Disconnect the three (3) wiring harness connectors from the motor relay terminals.
3. Remove the Hex-head screw securing the motor relay to the tub support. (Fig. 1-20)
RETAINING
SCREW
Accessing Components Inside the Door
Fig. 1-20
1. Disconnect the dishwasher from the electrical
supply and remove the toe panel and access
panel from the bottom of the dishwasher.
2. Disconnect the end of the door springs
from the door spring tension adjustment
holes in the frame runner. Note which
holes were used and reattach the door
springs in the same holes when the repairs
are complete. (Fig. 1-21)
3. Open the dishwasher door and remove the
eight (8) T-15 Torx screws securing the inner
door panel from the door frame. (Fig. 1-22)
Fig. 1-21
T-15
TORX
4. Remove the timer cover by releasing the
two (2) retaining tabs at each end from the
door frame.
Fig. 1-22
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