How to Clean Out the Lower Spinner on a Kenmore Dishwasher

Kenmore dishwashers have a spray arm located on the bottom of the appliance, below the lower dish rack. The spray arm rotates as water passes through it, spraying water and soap onto the dishes on the bottom rack. After regular use, the nozzles on the spray arm may become clogged due to hard water deposits or soap build-up. When the nozzles are clogged, water will not properly pass through the nozzles on the spray arm. To restore the dishwasher's cleaning power, you must remove the spray arm and clean the nozzles.

Things You'll Need

• Pipe cleaner
• Soft brush

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Open the dishwasher door, and then lift the lower dish rack out of the compartment.

   • 2

     Lift the tabs on the bottom of the spray arm, and then lift the spray arm out of the dishwasher.

   • 3

     Use a pipe cleaner and toothpicks to remove any deposits clogging the nozzles of the spray arm.

   • 4

     Clean the entire spray arm using a soft-bristle brush, and then rinse the arm using warm water to remove any debris.

   • 5

     Reinstall the spray arm by snapping it back onto the support post.

   • 6

     Reinstall the lower dish rack, and then close the dishwasher door.