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Kenmore
Dishwasher

Model # 18585(1988) Official Kenmore dishwasher

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Dw Lit 31-3240

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Dw lit

Part #31-3240

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$5.99
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Owner's Manual 31-3697

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Owner's manual

Part #31-3697

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$2.99
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Spring WD03X0770

#159

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Spring

Part #WD03X0770

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw WZ02X0045

#971

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Screw

Part #WZ02X0045

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Retainer WC05X5031

#514

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Retainer

Part #WC05X5031

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Cam WD16X0308

#853

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Cam

Part #WD16X0308

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Washer WD03X0766

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Washer

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Deflector WD12X0339

#480

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Deflector

Part #WD12X0339

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Terminal WH12X0603

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Terminal

Part #WH12X0603

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Panel WD31X0297

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Panel

Part #WD31X0297

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your dishwashers

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Why won't my dishwasher fill?

Main causes: water supply problem, stuck overfill float, clogged water inlet valve screen, water inlet valve failure…

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Why won't my dishwasher drain?

Main causes: clogged kitchen sink drain, clogged drain hose, drain check valve damaged, drain pump failure, control syst…

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Why does my dishwasher door drop open too fast?

Main causes: broken door spring, damaged or broken door hinge…

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Why can't I adjust the dishwasher rack height?

Main cause: damaged rack height adjuster…

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Why isn't my dishwasher getting dishes clean?

Main causes: improper loading, low water temperature, improper detergent dosage, detergent dispenser failure, spray arm …

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Why won't my dishwasher start?

Main causes: light switch beside the sink turned off, lack of power, bad dishwasher door switch, control system failure,…

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Why don't my dishes get dry?

Main causes: not using rinse aid, rinse aid dispenser failure, broken heating element, malfunctioning vent, drying fan f…

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Why does my dishwasher stop mid-cycle?

Main causes: broken door latch, tripped circuit breaker, broken heating element, faulty vent fan, sensor failure, contro…

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Why is my dishwasher noisy?

Main causes: glass or popcorn kernel stuck in the chopper blade, drain line vibrating against the cabinet, debris in was…

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How to replace a dishwasher high-limit thermostat

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How to replace a dishwasher diverter motor

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 30 minutes or less

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