Kenmore Appliance Parts
Welcome to Kenmore Dishwasher Parts Resource Center
- Kenmore Dishwasher Parts
- How Kenmore Dishwasher Works
- Part Components of Kenmore Dishwasher
- Interior of Kenmore Dishwasher
- Maintenance Tips for Kenmore Dishwasher
Kenmore Dishwasher Parts
Your family is busy. You've just had dinner, the kids need to do their homework and then it's ballet lessons for Suzy and soccer practice for Peter. You are rushing to clear the table and get the dishes done, so you don't have to come back to a messy kitchen. You fill up your dishwasher and you are ready to run. You press the Start button on your Kenmore dishwasher. Nothing happens! You don't have time to deal with this now. But you are worried. What will you do?
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How Kenmore Dishwasher Works
Kenmore dishwasher has 3 main areas:
1. Motor and pump system
2. Controls, switches, valves & solenoids
3. Interior
Part Components of Kenmore Dishwasher
Motor and Pump System
A dishwasher has one motor. This motor is attached to a pump which forces the water into the spray arms. When the the drain cycle occurs, this same pump pushes the water out of a dishwasher and down the drain.
Controls, Switches, Valves & Solenoids
Most Kenmore dishwashers have at least 6 or more controls, switches, valves & solenoids. These are timers, selector switches, water-inlet valves, float switches, soap dispensers, drain solenoids, thermostats, soil sensors, door switch, drying fan & heating elements.
Interior of Kenmore Dishwasher
Dishwasher interior is composed of dish racks, spray arms, spray tower, upper part of the pump assembly & water filter.
Dishwasher goes through a number of cycles. The timers and controls are responsible for making sure the cycles run smoothly. This is how:
- The dishwasher fills with water
- The water heats up to correct temperature
- Detergent is released
- Fresh water is shot all over dishes to wash them clean
- Old water is drained
- More water is sprayed over the dishes so they can be rinsed
- Water is drained again
- The air in the dishwasher heats up so the dishes can dry
Maintenance Tips for Kenmore Dishwasher
- Clean and deodorize dishwasher interior - If dishwasher is used frequently, the interior does not need to be cleaned separately. If it is not used for a time of a week or more and it begins to mold or to develop an odor, one should use a special dishwasher cleaner, like Glisten.
- Cleaning of dishwasher exterior - it should be cleaned with a damp sponge, dipped in warm water with a bit of dish detergent.
- Repairing the dishwasher dish rack - the plastic coating may corrode and rust if it wears off. The rust can stain your dishes and do damage to your dishwasher in the long run. RepairClinic.com carries repair kits for all your dishwasher repairing needs.
- Cleaning the dishwasher filter- many dishwashers have filters that need to be cleaned regularly. Check your owner's manual to find out if you need to do that for your Kenmore dishwasher. To protect the dishwasher pump and the motor seal from leftover debris, damaged or broken filters need to be replaced.
- Spray arm cleaning - the small holes in the spray arms of your dishwasher may become clogged with dirt, particles and debris over a period of time. Your dishwasher will do a better job of cleaning your dishes if you keep the spray arms clean and clear of obstruction.
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