Thread Number: 39020
How do I get the lower spray arm off of a KitchenAid KDS-18 (Hobart 34072)? |
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Post# 578582 , Reply# 1   2/27/2012 at 01:58 (4,413 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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As far as I know, the 4-way Hydrosweep wash arm should simply lift straight up and off. The fact that it doesn't want to may be related to the performance problems.
I've attached a link to another current thread on the subject of the lower wash arm that might help you troubleshoot. You can also try using the Super Searchalator, as I think the stuck-on wash arm issue has been discussed here within the past several months.
Stand by, as the KitchenAid/Hobart experts among the membership will likely see your post and provide some advice. CLICK HERE TO GO TO rp2813's LINK |
Post# 578601 , Reply# 2   2/27/2012 at 05:43 (4,412 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 578612 , Reply# 3   2/27/2012 at 07:08 (4,412 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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There is one water jet in the black center hub that is off-set, spray some penetrating oil in that hole toward the center shaft. Then work the arm back and forth as you try to lift it off. On these KA wash arms the bronze sealing ring wears into the black Bakelite hub and it tends to get stuck if the arm is not removed on a regular basis to clean the wash filter. This is another reason to use an appliance properly, if this DW had been used to wash DIRTY dishes it would not have had this problem. It also sounds like your DW may not be getting enough water and will likely need a new inlet valve. You will probably need a new wash arm and wash arm support and spindle assembly, it is also good to replace the main water pump seal if you actually want to use this DW much. Good Luck. |
Post# 578982 , Reply# 5   2/28/2012 at 10:57 (4,411 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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A Hammer ??? This post was last edited 02/28/2012 at 11:23 |
Post# 579024 , Reply# 7   2/28/2012 at 12:56 (4,411 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 581280 , Reply# 8   3/8/2012 at 23:15 (4,402 days old) by tomclymer ()   |   | |
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toploader55, I'm attaching the scanned versions of the notarized papers; I hope you have disk space to download them all. Have you found a central spindle or a four-arm lower sprayer? Thanks, Tom |
Post# 581345 , Reply# 9   3/9/2012 at 07:38 (4,401 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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