How to replace a sump seal on a dishwasher
How to replace a sump seal on a dishwasher- Safety first remove plug from mains socket
- Tools required are a pair of mole grips and a Phillips screwdriver.
- Grip the spray arm and give it a good pull to remove it.
- Twist and remove sump filter
- Remove filter mesh
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove 2 screws and remove lid.
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove inner screws both sides of door
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove 2 outer screws and remove door panel
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove 2 screws and remove front bottom closure.
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove screws and remove side panels
- Lay the machine on its back to expose the bottom use a cloth to protect surface
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove retaining screws from bottom
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove retaining screws from cover plate
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove retaining screws and remove legs
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove remaining screws
- Remove metal cover plate
- Lift base panel from locating lugs on left side
- Un clip from the right side and remove base panel
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove screws to angled cover plate
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove further screws to angled cover plate
- Remove angled cover plate
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove retaining screws to plastic bottom
- Using the phillips screwdriver remove further retaining screws to plastic bottom
- You can now pull the plastic bottom towards you, do not remove completely.
- Release corbin clips and remove 2 small pipes from the sump
- Make a note of the wires (a photograph is useful)
- Remove the wires
- Wires removed
- Using the mole grips release the corbin clips and remove all hoses from the sump
- Remove all hoses from the sump.
- Using the Phillips screwdriver remove the screws securing the sump
- Remove the screws securing the sump and the spray arm mounting point .
- Remove the spray arm mounting point.
- From the bottom of appliance remove the sump.
- Now remove the sump seal.
- Take the new seal from its package ensuring its correct for the appliance.
- Fit the new seal to the load compartment base.
- Replace the sump to the bottom of appliance
- Replace the spray arm mounting point.
- Replace the screws securing the sump and the spray arm mounting point .
- Using the Phillips screwdriver replace the screws securing the sump
- Using a suitable sealant replace the hoses to the sump.
- Using the mole grips replace corbin clips and secure hoses to sump.
- Replace wires
- Replace 2 small hoses to sump
- Using the mole grips secure small hoses with the corbin clips
- You can now push the plastic bottom back in and relocate back in appliance.
- Using the phillips screwdriver refit retaining screws to plastic bottom
- Using the phillips screwdriver refit further retaining screws to plastic bottom
- Replace angled cover plate
- Using the phillips screwdriver refit screws to angled cover plate
- Using the phillips screwdriver refit further screws to angled cover plate
- Re-clip from the right side and replace base panel.
- Lift base panel into locating lugs on left side
- Refit metal cover plate
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace the screws
- Using the phillips screwdriver refit the legs
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace remaining screws
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace retaining screws to bottom.
- The appliance can now be stood up
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace side panels and replace screws.
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace bottom closure securing with 2 screws
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace door panel securing the 2 outer screws
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace inner screws both sides of door
- Using the phillips screwdriver replace lid securing with 2 screws
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Disclaimer: The information provided has been prepared as a guide only and the steps taken are likely to vary for different appliance models. We strongly recommend using a qualified engineer to undertake major repairs and fault finding.
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