Models > WDF320PADS1 > Instructions

WDF320PADS1 Whirlpool Dishwasher - Instructions

All Instructions for the WDF320PADS1
61 - 75 of 170
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
Door was falling down quickly
Only one friction sleeve was broken. So I pulled out the dishwasher to see how the one on the other side went on. It was very easy to replace and I replaced both. Unit works fine now.
Parts Used:
Friction Sleeve
  • Chris from VALLEY STREAM, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Dishwasher stopped washing dishes , the unit filled and drained , but no washing action.
The dishwasher stilled filled with water and drained. after verifying that the unit was mostly empty of water, I placed the unit on its back. I removed the main pump leaving the wire terminals in place so I could energize the pump out side of the dishwasher (cut with diagonal cutter). I energized the pump and found that it ran. I noticed that the impellor had significant movement side to side. I suspected that the impellor was jamming in the pump housing. I ordered a new pump from Parts Select. I installed the new pump and reconnected the electrical. The dishwasher operation was restored.
Parts Used:
MOTOR-PUMP
  • Peter from TOLEDO, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
dishwasher would not drain
Follow the u tube instruction. Replacing the pump was very simple and easy. The hard part was getting the dishwasher out of the cabinet and back in again.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Drain Pump
  • Gene from SKYKOMISH, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
The rinse aid cap came off and melted in the bottom of the dishwasher.
Screwed the cap on to the rinse aid receptacle.
Parts Used:
Rinse Aid Cap
  • Bonnie from ETTERS, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
clean light blinked 4 times and repeated this over and over
I took the valve off and actually hooked 110 volts to the vale and tried to blow through it and it would not let air pass through it. I replaced the the new valve in about 15 minutes and it works fine
Parts Used:
Dishwasher INLET VALVE
  • Don from CLINTWOOD, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Friction sleeve came apart ....would not hold door in place
Pull dishwasher out a few inches. Disconnect spring from plastic connector with long nose pliers. Remove connector. Replace friction sleeve. Replace connector.Reconnect spring to plastic connector. This completes repair.
Parts Used:
Friction Sleeve
  • Gary from WAUKEE, IA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
drain pump noisy, broken piece of glass caught in pump.
removed kick panel with screwdriver, 90 degree turn of screw. Put towel under drain pump. Disconnect drain hose by loosening spring clip with pliers to provide access to pump. released spring clip on old motor while turning counterclockwise to separate pump from drain reservoir. inspect drain reservoir from inside machine to remove any foreign objects. Installed new pump by indexing attachment flanges to notches in reservoir and turning pump clockwise until locking tab makes audible click. reattach drain hose insuring hose is contacting "stop" ribs on drain hose pipe. Run wash cycle on machine to insure there are no leaks. Re-attached kick panel.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Drain Pump
  • David from OXFORD, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Roller wheel broke off upper rack and also end rack stops needed replacing.
Husband watched your repair video. Everything went well and we are very pleased.
Parts Used:
Rack Track Stop
  • Carole from IRVINE, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Dishwasher would not drain. Pump was jammed with broken glass .
Turn off breaker to dishwasher.
Remove lower basket.
Drain any water using a wet vac.
Remove bottom cover plate. Should be 2 plastic screws using flat head screwdriver.
Should be able to reach pump. Turn counter clockwise to remove.
Disconnect plug wire on pump.
Install new pump by turning clock wise.
Reattach wire plug.
Run a wash cycle with empty dishwasher and check for leaks.
Replace cover plate.
Done.
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Drain Pump
  • Thomas from WEST WARWICK, RI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Took off kick plate to get ready for winter shut down
Put the kick plate under the dishwasher and screwed it in. Easy!
Parts Used:
Black Access Panel
  • Leslie from LANCASTER, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Dishwasher would not drain
After bailing out the unit, filled filter hole with a moderate amount of Dawn dish washing detergent. Ran dishwasher twice to remove all Dawn from the unit. Had to bailout the water (and suds) from the washer both times. After the dishwasher finally drained I inserted the new filter..
Parts Used:
Dishwasher Filter
  • Edward F from CINCINNATI, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
4 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Dishes were not drying properly
Did the repair, but needed one extra step not described in video:

I followed the directions on the PartSelect Youtube video - very helpful! I do believe the heating element was the original culprit, as it had a "burn" area about the size of a dime that caused it to almost break into two parts. Obviously a point of failure.

BUT - after replacement, it still did not solve the problem of the dishes not drying.

After much web searching, I tried the diagnostic mode on the dishwasher, and that did a hard reset of the logic board and FIXED the problem.

So in all, it required both a new heating element AND a hard reset via diagnostic mode.
Parts Used:
Spring Dishwasher Heating Element
  • Reid from ALPHARETTA, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Arm did not turn!
Removed old arm and put knew one on!
Parts Used:
Upper Spray Arm
  • Sandra from HIGHLAND, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
3 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Front Track stop missing
Snap new track stop into place. Took a few minutes to figure out top/bottom and inside/outside, but no issues
Parts Used:
Rack Track Stop
  • Tim from GLADSTONE, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Develeoped a leak on the bottom.
Pulled dishwasher out of compartment, removed all parts underneath. removed inner parts, removed pump assembly. Installed new pump assembly and grommet. Reassembled in reverse order, test ran and unit was operating normal and no leaks.
Parts Used:
Grommet
  • Eladio from LOGAN, OH
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
3 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
All Instructions for the WDF320PADS1
61 - 75 of 170