How to Remove an Impeller From a Kenmore Dishwasher

When you are running a cleaning cycle for your Kenmore dishwasher, you may experience a problem where water is not properly dispensed within the unit. The problem is likely due to a faulty or broken spray arm or impeller. The spray arm is the plastic spinning piece in the center of the unit, and the impeller is the round plastic fan blade attached to the water pump that pushes the water from the pump into the spray arm. You can remove and check both parts at any time to determine whether a replacement part is needed.

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Instructions

- 1
  Turn off the power supply to the dishwasher from your kitchen's circuit breaker.
- 2
  Open the dishwasher door, then slide out the bottom rack to fully remove it from the unit.
- 3
  Remove the bolt on the base of the spray arm in the center of the dishwasher, using a wrench.
- 4
  Remove the spray arm from the unit. Pull out the screen below the spray arm.
- 5
  Remove the two screws on the mounting plate that hold the water pump in place.
- 6
  Pull upwards on the water pump and the upper impeller will be exposed. Remove the bolt on the pump using a wrench.
- 7
  Disconnect the impeller, the fan blade part on the water pump, and then inspect it to see if it needs to be repaired.
- 8
  Place the impeller or new impeller part back onto the water pump. Reinsert the bolt onto the water pump.
- 9
  Reinsert the two screws into the mounting plate to hold the water pump back into place.
- 10
  Place the screen back on over the water pump, then place the spray arm back into the center of the unit.
- 11
  Reinsert the spray arm bolt and slide the bottom rack back into the dishwasher. Close the door and turn the power supply back on from the circuit breaker.

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