# How to Replace the Access Panel on a Kenmore Dishwasher
Kenmore dishwashers are designed with an access panel below the door on the front of the appliance. You have to remove the panel to gain access to the electric motor or to disconnect the heating element for testing and replacement. Replacing the panel when you are finished testing or repairing the appliance takes only a few minutes. Follow safety precautions when working on high-voltage appliances.
Things You'll Need
- Phillips screwdriver
Instructions
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Unplug the Kenmore's power cord inside the cabinet or shut off the power to the dishwasher at the circuit breaker.
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Line up the tabs on the back of the access panel with the slots on the bottom left and right sides of the dishwasher. Push the panel onto the cabinet.
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Insert the screws supplied with the dishwasher through the holes in the left and right edges of the access panel. Tighten the screws into the dishwasher cabinet, using the screwdriver.
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Plug in the Kenmore power cord or switch on the circuit breaker.
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