Whirlpool KD-11 Removing the Pump Motor Assembly

Removing the Pump Motor Assembly

1. Unscrew and remove the nozzle cap and remove

the nozzle bearing and spray arm.

(Fig. 2-7)

2. Disconnect the wiring harness from the motor

harness plug.

3. Rubber clamps secure the pump and motor

assembly to the tub. Rotate these inward 90°.

(Fig. 2-8)

4. Remove the drain hose and clamp from the

check valve and unscrew the check valve from the pump.

(Fig. 2-9)

5. Remove the tuned sound absorber. Use an open-end wrench to loosen the shaft from the

motor. Do not loosen the sound absorber by torquing on the large tuned resonator.

-- NOTE --

A small container will be required to catch water from the drain hose after removal.

Fig. 2-7

SPRAY ARM

NOZZLE

CAP

NOZZLE BEARING

6. Remove the pump and motor assembly by pulling up through the inside of the tub.

(Fig. 2-10)

Fig. 2-10

Fig. 2-8

Clamp

Shown Rotated

Inward 90°

Check Valve

Drain Hose

Clamp

Drain

Hose

Fig. 2-9

Tuned

Sound

Absorber

Contents

Main INTRODUCTION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TWO SECTION THREE SECTION FOUR Page THEORY OF OPERATION PUMP AND MOTOR OPERATION COMPONENT LOCATION Section Two COMPONENT ACCESS Removing Access and Outer Door Panels Removing the Heater Element Replacing the Heater Element Servicing the Vertical Water Tube (Fig. 2-3) Fig. 2-5 Fig. 2-6 Fig. 2-6-3 Removing the Pump Motor Assembly Servicing the Soil Sensing System (Fig. 2-12) Fig. 2-14 Fig. 2-12 Servicing the Operating Thermostat Dishwasher Dispenser Disassembly Page TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Model DU910PFG PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION/TEST Section Three DIAGNOSIS AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION/TEST PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Models DP920PFG, DU920PFG, GU940SCG, GU960SCG and GU980SCG 13 COMPONENT TESTING PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHILE DIAGNOSING PROBLEM COMPONENTS COMPONENT SCHEMATIC TESTING PROCEDURE RESULTS 14 COMPONENT SCHEMATIC TESTING PROCEDURE RESULTS Page Page Page Page CYCLE TIMING CHART NOTES DIAGNOSTICS AND SALES DEMO TIMING CHART DIAGNOSTICS AND SALES DEMO TIMING CHART NOTES Page Removing Access and Door Panels INSTALLING CUSTOM PANEL ACCESSORY KIT Installation Instructions Custom Panel Dimensions CUTTING NOTES: Custom Color Panels: Installing Custom Panels (Fig. 4-4) (Fig. 4-2) (Fig. 4-6) (Fig. 4-3) Page Installing Heavy Duty Door Springs Heavy Duty Door Spring Kit: Fig. 4-11 Door Operation Test: (Fig. 4-11) INSTALLING THE FLOOR MOUNTING KIT KIT CONTENTS (P/N 4378968): Fig. 4-14 (Fig. 4-12) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WHIRLPOOL Dishwasher Warranty Page SERIAL PLATE LOCATOR SERIAL NUMBER DESIGNATOR MODEL NUMBER DESIGNATOR SERIAL/MODEL NUMBER PLATE CONTACT INFORMATION