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KitchenAid Undercounter Dishwasher KUDS40CVSS2 Service Manual

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Service Manual Contents

  • Theory of Operation
    Water distribution, Drainage, Filtering and Drying
  • Cycle Description
  • Component Access
    Inside the Tub, Pump Assembly, Heater, Door Components, Underneath the Cabinet
  • Parts Removal
    incl. Wash Pump, Lower and Upper Spray Arms, Drying System, Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser etc.
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
    Problems, Tests and Remedies.Diagnostic Cycles
  • Error Codes
    Blinking LEDs and alpha-numeric (dishwashers with electronic consoles only)
  • Wiring Diagram
    Schematics and Strip Circuits
  • Tech Tips
    Symptoms, Checks and Suggested Solutions

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Partial list of this KitchenAid Undercounter Dishwasher components

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Door and panel parts parts include access panel (black) toe panel (includes items 11 & 20) (white) access panel (white) handle (includes items 14) (white) nameplate (white) nut stud, mounting insulation, door screw guide, use & care english/french.   Control panel parts section includes console assembly (white) cable, ribbon screw console assembly (midnight grey) switch, door latch assembly board, interconnect control, electronic clip, bi-metal bi-metal.   Door and latch parts parts are wiring harness deflector, vent (also order item 6) gasket, vent screw, door knob, rinse aid screw harness, vent motor dispenser, assembly screw bracket, dispenser.   Fill, drain and overfill parts section contains drain loop with check valve water inlet (also order item 4) clamp, hose gasket fill valve assembly nut, standpipe gasket, flat switch, overfill control lever, overflow switch miscellaneous parts bag (includes 2 screws & 2 hose clamps).   Tub and frame parts components are tub assembly (includes heater assembly) thermostat cover, terminal box motor, wax barrier, moisture undercounter strain relief door seal screw balance wheel & mount assembly (also order item 31) insulator, sound.   Pump and motor parts is composed of protector, inlet pump, drain hose, drain sump with seal motor shield screw sump & motor assembly volute w/seal (also order items 19 & 21) chopper assembly.   Upper wash and rinse parts section contains valve assembly, manifold sprayarm, 3rd level feed tube assembly (also includes item 3) mount sprayarm hanger manifold manifold, spray zone probe, manifold screw.   Heater parts section contains retainer, spring grip nut, heater element washer, heater element heater element assembly (also includes item 2).   Upper rack and track parts components are tine row axel, adjuster actuator, adjuster (left hand) dishrack, upper screw track, assembly stop, track clip, pivot wheel housing, adjuster.   Lower rack parts components are pivot, tine row wheel & transport assembly lid, basket silverware (right side) retainer, combo lid, basket silverware (left side) basket, utensil tine row lower rack basket, silverware retainer, tine row.   Lower washarm and strainer parts section contains cap, internal rear feed (also order item 3) hub, lower sprayarm (also order item 3) seal, sprayarm wash arm assembly.   Optional parts (not included) components are vinyl touch-up (4oz.) (grey) side panel kits (black) architect ii handles (black) dishrack repair (silver atlantis) paint, pressurized spray (12 oz.) (white) side panel kits (white) paint, pressurized spray (12 oz.) (superior black) vinyl touch-up (4oz.) (silver atlantis) paint, pressurized spray (12 oz.) (biscuit) moisture barrier kit.  

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