Kenmore/Whirlpool Dishwasher Spray Arm Removal

[Steve Nekias]

I have a new (2002 year model)Kenmore dishwasher, model #665.2217512,
manufactured by Whirlpool. I can't get the lower spray arm off.
There is a 3/4 inch diameter plastic threaded plug in the center. I
can turn this plug counter-clockwise all day long, but the plug will
not remove. There must be some secret to removing the sprayarm?

I need to remove the spray arm so I can check the pump intake for
debris. The dishes are not cleaning well at all, and there are signs
of inadequate water. When the machine was 6 months old, a technician
came out to fix the same problem. Obviously, I didn't pay close
enough attention.

Any suggestions?

Steve

[jeff]

Post by Steve Nekias
I have a new (2002 year model)Kenmore dishwasher, model #665.2217512,
manufactured by Whirlpool. I can't get the lower spray arm off.
There is a 3/4 inch diameter plastic threaded plug in the center. I
can turn this plug counter-clockwise all day long, but the plug will
not remove. There must be some secret to removing the sprayarm?
I need to remove the spray arm so I can check the pump intake for
debris. The dishes are not cleaning well at all, and there are signs
of inadequate water. When the machine was 6 months old, a technician
came out to fix the same problem. Obviously, I didn't pay close
enough attention.

Hi,

Model# won't come up for me :(

Post by Steve Nekias
The dishes are not cleaning well at all, and there are signs
of inadequate water.

Poor filling?....clogged fill valve entrance screen?

-Some- have a large nut under the spray arm to remove the spray arm assy.

jeff.

Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

[Steve Nekias]

The model number stamped on the nameplate is 17512. The complete
model number (according to the Sears call center agent is
665.2217512.201. The original packing slip indicates 22 (in small
digits) 17512 (in large digits 201 (in small print.
This is a Canadian model and it appears the numbering system is a
little different. The 665 prefix appears to indicate that the model
was manufactured by Whirlpool, the 201 suffix appears to identify a
minor model difference (E.g. two cap clips in the upper tray instead
of one.
The serial number on the name plate is FM4802739.

I can't find any nut underneath the spray arm. When I turn the
threaded plug in the center of the wash arm, there is nothing moving
or rotating under the spray arm.

Steve

Post by jeff

Post by Steve Nekias
I have a new (2002 year model)Kenmore dishwasher, model #665.2217512,
manufactured by Whirlpool. I can't get the lower spray arm off.
There is a 3/4 inch diameter plastic threaded plug in the center. I
can turn this plug counter-clockwise all day long, but the plug will
not remove. There must be some secret to removing the sprayarm?
I need to remove the spray arm so I can check the pump intake for
debris. The dishes are not cleaning well at all, and there are signs
of inadequate water. When the machine was 6 months old, a technician
came out to fix the same problem. Obviously, I didn't pay close
enough attention.

Hi,
Model# won't come up for me :(

Post by Steve Nekias
The dishes are not cleaning well at all, and there are signs
of inadequate water.

Poor filling?....clogged fill valve entrance screen?
-Some- have a large nut under the spray arm to remove the spray arm assy.
jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

[jeff]

Post by Steve Nekias
The model number stamped on the nameplate is 17512. The complete
model number (according to the Sears call center agent is
665.2217512.201. The original packing slip indicates 22 (in small
digits) 17512 (in large digits 201 (in small print.
This is a Canadian model and it appears the numbering system is a
little different. The 665 prefix appears to indicate that the model
was manufactured by Whirlpool, the 201 suffix appears to identify a
minor model difference (E.g. two cap clips in the upper tray instead
of one.
The serial number on the name plate is FM4802739.
I can't find any nut underneath the spray arm. When I turn the
threaded plug in the center of the wash arm, there is nothing moving
or rotating under the spray arm.
Steve

Hi,

Canadian model#'s for the most part are not on-line for Sears. I did
get 665.17512201 to work for me.

Does should a threaded nut under the spray arm....maybe stripped? :(

http://tinyurl.com/3d5ey
Picture that may help.

#4 has threads on the bottom....

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=904015
Support-arm

Sorry can't help more,

jeff.

Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

[Steve Nekias]

The links to the parts diagrams were helpful and accurate, Jeff.

There was a simple little "trick." After struggling with this for
over a week, I got up out of bed at 11:30 last night, and lifted the
spray arm up while turning it on the support arm (what I earlier
called: "looks like a threaded plastic plug." To my shock and
amazement, the spray arm came right off.

The thread on the support arm is a left-hand thread, so you have to
lift up and rotate the spray arm counter-clockwise (or the support arm
clockwise).

And yes, the pump inlet was clogged up with debris again, so the pump
couldn't circulate enough water to properly clean the dishes.

Many thanks for helping me work this through to a happy ending, Jeff.

Happy Steve

Post by jeff
Hi,
Canadian model#'s for the most part are not on-line for Sears. I did
get 665.17512201 to work for me.
Does should a threaded nut under the spray arm....maybe stripped? :(
http://tinyurl.com/3d5ey
Picture that may help.
#4 has threads on the bottom....
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=904015
Support-arm
Sorry can't help more,
jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

[jeff]

Post by Steve Nekias
The links to the parts diagrams were helpful and accurate, Jeff.
There was a simple little "trick." After struggling with this for
over a week, I got up out of bed at 11:30 last night, and lifted the
spray arm up while turning it on the support arm (what I earlier
called: "looks like a threaded plastic plug." To my shock and
amazement, the spray arm came right off.
The thread on the support arm is a left-hand thread, so you have to
lift up and rotate the spray arm counter-clockwise (or the support arm
clockwise).
And yes, the pump inlet was clogged up with debris again, so the pump
couldn't circulate enough water to properly clean the dishes.
Many thanks for helping me work this through to a happy ending, Jeff.
Happy Steve

Thankx for the update!! Glad you got somewhere with it :)

jeff.

Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

[Liz]

There

Amazing!!! This saved me!!!!! Thank you

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[Uncle Monster]

Post by Liz

There

Amazing!!! This saved me!!!!! Thank you
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Unfortunately, Steve died in an auto accident 10 years ago. He'll be missed. o_O

[8~{} Uncle Sad Monster

[Steve Nekias]

Ok, I have to admit that I'm a dummy.

In my attempts to take off the spray arm, I stripped the threads on
the spray arm support (reverse thread).

Live and learn :-)

Mr fixit eh

[diverscale]

Hey thanks Steve Nekias, this saved me too. Appreciated

[Bob]

replying to Steve Nekias, Bob wrote:
Try clockwise. Had the same problem but I was turning it like you would remove
a normal screw. Not the case as it was clockwise.

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