How to Install a Kenmore Dishwasher Drain Pump

Turn off the power for the Kenmore dishwasher at the circuit breaker box before you begin working on it. Turn off the water supply valve to the dishwasher. Remove the screws securing the kick plate to the bottom of the dishwasher using a nut driver. Place a towel under the water supply inlet and disconnect the water supply pipe using an adjustable wrench. Remove the cover plate from the electrical box under the dishwasher using a Phillips screwdriver.

Twist the wire nuts counterclockwise and pull them off the wires. Disconnect the ground wire by removing the retaining screw with a Phillips screwdriver. Remove the wire-retaining nut using a screwdriver on one of the prongs to loosen it up. Pull the wires out of the electrical box from the back. Disconnect the drain hose from the garbage disposal or branch tailpiece at the sink drain using a flat-tip screwdriver to loosen the clamp.

Push the drain hose from the sink bay into the Kenmore dishwasher bay. Remove the retaining screws securing the dishwasher to the bottom of the countertop using a Phillips screwdriver. Twist the front leveling legs up and then pull the dishwasher out from under the counter. Spread a towel out on the floor and tilt the dishwasher backward so that it is lying on its back on the towel. Unplug the wires from the drain pump in the bottom of the dishwasher.

Press in on the locking clip and rotate the pump counterclockwise. Pull it out and away from the bottom of the dishwasher. Discard the old pump and open the packaging for the new one. Align the marks on the new pump with the opening on the bottom of the dishwasher and push it in. Rotate the pump clockwise to lock it into place. You will hear the tabs click when the pump is secure. Plug the wires into the drain pump and then stand up the Kenmore dishwasher.

Push the dishwasher into place at the bay opening and feed the drain hose from the dishwasher bay over into the sink bottom. Slide the dishwasher back into the bay. Check the dishwasher for level. Adjust the leveling by twisting the front legs down until you have it level. Install the screws securing the dishwasher to the underside of the countertop. Connect the electrical wires and install wire nuts over the splices. Connect the ground wire to the frame and tighten the screw.

Connect the water supply line to the water inlet valve using an adjustable wrench to tighten the fitting. Install the kick plate on the bottom of the dishwasher and tighten the retaining screws using a nut driver. Connect the drain hose to the garbage disposal or branch tailpiece if there is no disposal. Tighten the hose clamp using a flat-tip screwdriver. Turn the power supply on for the dishwasher at the circuit breaker box.