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how do I take off the big wash arm

 
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how do I take off the big wash arm

Submitted: 310 days and 2 hours ago.
Category: Appliance
Value: $12
Status: CLOSED

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Randy 43 :

\hi, you unscrew the disk on top of the spray arm,counter clockwise

Customer :

ok. was cautious about that. will do. hard to grab it. as thin as a half dollar

Customer :

got it going for the torx

Randy 43 :

ok, let me know if any probs...take note of how things come apart and in which sequence

Customer :

wow what a mess

Randy 43 :

filter plugged?

Customer :

cant see through it. clwaning the 4 leg thing.

Randy 43 :

yea that is what happens ..it gets full of crap..

Randy 43 :

just take note of how things go back ..ive had so many people take it apart and forget how it goes back

Customer :

does the part that is held in with the torx screws open up for cleaning?

Customer :

you there?

Randy 43 :

no that part is molded plastic together..you can try running hot water thru those ports, thats about it

Customer :

I see some dirt there. does it matter for now?

Randy 43 :

no , put it back together and run some bleach or vinegar thru the DW

Customer :

ok. what will that d?

Customer :

do

Randy 43 :

when you put that cover on, make sure that center piece spins freely those rectangular pieces need to seat properly,or the spray arm will bind

Randy 43 :

vinegar or bleach will loosen that dirt and clean it out

Randy 43 :

run it with no dishes

Customer :

ok. how much bleach?

Randy 43 :

couple cups , let it fill up then open door and throw bleach in

Customer :

filter doesnt want to seat

Customer :

filter does not want to seat

Randy 43 :

just play with it ..you will get it ..fit those squares in with you hand ..no secret there

Randy 43 :

happens every time with me

Customer :

should I unsnap the filter? or leave it like a circle?

Customer :

is there a position fot the filter? seems like a circle?

Randy 43 :

you just fit that filter until the squares at the rear line up ,the start a few screws ,making sure the center piece is free to turn..then put the spray arm back on//

Customer :

how do remove/clean the top washer

Randy 43 :

top spray arm?

Customer :

ye3s

Customer :

a lot of junk in that

Randy 43 :

just unscrews usually ,counter clockwise

Customer :

wierd nut

Customer :

Running with bleach.

Customer :

Actually the top nut sort of pulls out. 4 prongs

Randy 43 :

I hope it all works out ..thank you..let me know if any problems

Expert TypeHome Appliance Technician
Category: Appliance
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Answered: 6/23/2012

Experience: 17 yrs experience 15 in home,gas license , refrigeration expert

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