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KitchenAid Undercounter Dishwasher KUDS03STSS3 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 section contains bezel (stainless) screw access panel (black) tech sheet toe panel (includes items 11 & 19) (white) screw handle (includes items 14) (white) stud, mounting screw (black) toe panel (includes items 11 & 19) (black).   Door and panel parts components are screw clip, grounding insulation, toe panel nameplate (white) plate, backing screw panel, full front (includes items 4, 10, 16, 17, 18 & 20) (black) panel, full front (includes items 4, 10, 16, 17, 18 & 20) (white) screw (white) arm, hinge (right).   Control panel parts parts include clip, bi-metal console assembly (includes insert) (white) control, electronic cable, ribbon screw console assembly (includes insert) (black) latch assembly bi-metal console assembly (includes insert) (stainless) board, interconnect.   Control panel parts section contains clip, bi-metal screw control, electronic bi-metal switch, door console assembly (includes insert) (black) latch assembly console assembly (includes insert) (stainless) board, interconnect console assembly (includes insert) (white).   Door and latch parts is composed of screw wiring harness gasket, vent knob, rinse aid seal, console/door inlet, air shield, dispenser bracket, dispenser inner door mastic assembly (also order item 6) vent assembly (also order item 6).   Door and latch parts parts are harness, vent motor inlet, air bracket, dispenser dispenser, assembly screw, door knob, rinse aid inner door mastic assembly (also order item 6) shield, dispenser vent assembly (also order item 6) deflector, vent (also order item 6).   Fill, drain and overfill parts parts include fill valve assembly switch, overfill control clamp, hose gasket screw gasket, flat hose, inlet nut, inlet (also order item 4) nut, standpipe clamp, hose.   Fill, drain and overfill parts section contains float & retainer assembly clamp, hose water inlet (also order item 4) nut, standpipe clamp, hose fill valve assembly screw switch, overfill control drain loop with check valve standpipe, overfill (includes item 11).   Tub and frame parts section contains motor, wax plug tub wheel, door assembly balance cover, terminal box screw retainer, push retainer, push-in strain relief strike, latch leveler, leg.   Tub and frame parts parts are actuator assembly wheel leg motor, wax screw screw insulator, sound thermostat tub assembly (also includes heater assembly) leveler, leg screw.   Pump and motor parts section includes tab, sump washer protector, inlet sump with seal motor optical water indicator motor assembly screw clamp, hose capacitor.   Pump and motor parts section contains screw volute, back (also order items 21 & 25) seal, volute screw protector, inlet nut pump, drain sump & motor assembly (includes item 13) screw capacitor.   Upper wash and rinse parts parts include valve assembly, manifold mount probe, manifold seal, sprayarm hanger manifold, spray zone cover, screw feed tube assembly (also includes item 3) screw manifold.   Upper wash and rinse parts is composed of sprayarm, 3rd level manifold valve assembly, manifold screw mount sprayarm hanger feed tube assembly (also includes item 3) probe, manifold seal, sprayarm.   Heater parts parts include washer, heater element nut, heater element heater element assembly (also includes item 2) retainer, spring grip.   Heater parts parts include washer, heater element nut, heater element retainer, spring grip heater element assembly (also includes item 2).   Upper rack and track parts section includes clip, pivot actuator, adjuster (left hand) screw adjuster assembly stop, track track, assembly clip, no-flip positioner, arm cupshelf cover, adjuster.   Upper rack and track parts is composed of handle, dishrack track, assembly stop, track axel, adjuster positioner, arm adjuster assembly cover, adjuster clip, pivot positioner, dual actuator, adjuster (left hand).   Lower rack parts section includes basket, utensil pivot, tine row basket, silverware tine row lid, basket silverware (left side) wheel & transport assembly retainer, tine row (combo) retainer, tine row lid, basket silverware (right side) lower rack.   Lower rack parts parts include pivot, tine row lid, basket silverware (left side) wheel & transport assembly basket, utensil retainer, tine row lid, basket silverware (right side) lower rack retainer, tine row (combo) basket, silverware tine row.   Lower washarm and strainer parts parts include seal, sprayarm wash arm assembly hub, lower sprayarm (also order item 3) cap, internal rear feed (also order item 3).   Lower washarm and strainer parts is composed of wash arm assembly cap, internal rear feed (also order item 3) seal, sprayarm hub, lower sprayarm (also order item 3).   Optional parts (not included) parts include moisture barrier kit architect ii handles (white) dishrack repair tip tine repair kit (enough for two complete dishracks) (white) paint, touch-up (1/2oz.) (meteorite) drain hose (12 ft.) paint, touch-up (1/2oz.) (biscuit) architect ii handles (black) side panel kits (black) paint, touch-up (1/2oz.) (black) side panel kits (biscuit).   Optional parts (not included) is composed of custom panel & trim kit (black) anti-tip kit (floor mount kit) side panel kits (stainless steel) side panel kits (biscuit) dishrack repair tip tine repair kit (enough for two complete dishracks) (white) side panel kits (black) paint, pressurized spray (12 oz.) (superior black) side panel kits (white) power cord kit (includes power cord & misc. hardware) paint, pressurized spray (12 oz.) (white).  

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