FIXED! Dishwasher Viking vdw302ss Making Noise.

Making noise for the dishwasher it’s normal, like when the dishwasher is rushing water through the water inlet fill valve and etc. But if you hear some strange and loud noise, it’s time to check your dishwasher Viking vdw302ss. Most common problem in this type of washer is - circulation pump and motor assembly. We have for you step-by-step guide which helps you to change these parts. Tools for replacement: nut driver set, Torx screwdriver, channellock pliers, rinse aid, towel, work gloves. 

  1. Shutting off electrical power. Unplug the dishwasher, or shut off the circuit breaker for the appliance. Close the valve to shut off the water supply going to the dishwasher.
  2. Removing the spray arms. Open the dishwasher door and pull out the bottom dishrack. Release the upper dishrack track stops and pull out the upper dishrack. Release the bottom spray arm and remove it. Release the feed tube clips. Release the feed tube from the pump outlet and pull out the feed tube.
  3. Removing front access panel. Using a nut driver, remove the screws that hold the bottom front access panel and toe panel in place. Pull the access panel and the toe panel forward and remove them.
  4. Pulling out the dishwasher. Place a towel under the water supply line connection. Disconnect the water supply line from the water inlet valve and wipe up spills. Disconnect the drain line from the garbage disposal or sink drain. Remove the 2 mounting screws from the brackets that secure the dishwasher in the cabinet opening.
  5. Drain pump removing. Carefully lay the dishwasher on its back to access the drain pump. Lay a towel under the drain pump to catch water. Squeeze the wire hose clamp that holds the drain hose on the drain pump—use channel-lock pliers if necessary. Pull the drain hose off the drain pump. Remove the wire harness from the drain pump. Press down on the locking tab and then rotate the pump 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull it out of the sump. Wipe up any spilled water and remove the towel.
  6. Circulation pump and motor assembly removing. Disconnect the wires from the diverter motor and circulation pump motor. Remove the optical water indicator from the sump and let it hang by the wire harness. Release the sump mounting tabs. Carefully open the dishwasher door while supporting the base to prevent the dishwasher from tilting forward. Pull the circulation pump and motor assembly up and out of the dishwasher tub and close the dishwasher door.
  7. Installing the new circulation pump and motor assembly. Transfer the filter cup and screen from the old circulation pump and motor assembly to the new one. Transfer the sump damper from the old circulation pump and motor assembly to the new one. Lubricate the sump seal with rinse aid. Carefully open the dishwasher door while supporting the base. Line up the mounting tab and insert the new circulation pump and motor assembly into the tub. Close the dishwasher door. Engage the sump locking tabs. Lubricate the O-ring on the optical water indicator with rinse aid reinstall the water indicator. Plug in the diverter motor and circulation pump wire harnesses.
  8. Reinstalling the drain pump. Lubricate the O-ring water seal on the drain pump with rinse aid. Insert the drain pump in the sump opening and then rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise so the locking tab snaps into place. Reconnect the wire harness on the drain pump. Reinstall the drain hose on the outlet of the drain pump Use the wire clamp to secure the drain hose on the drain pump outlet.
  9. Reinstalling the dishwasher. Tilt the dishwasher upright and carefully push the dishwasher under the counter. Reconnect the drain hose to the garbage disposal or sink drain. Reconnect the water fill line to the inlet water valve. Insert the screws into the mounting brackets that secure the dishwasher under the counter and tighten the screws. Position the toe panel on the dishwasher and then position the access panel in front of the toe panel. Insert and firmly tighten the mounting screws.
  10. Reinstalling the spray arms. Open the dishwasher door. Reinstall the feed tube and snap it into the mounting clips. Reinstall the bottom spray arm. Push the upper dishrack into the tracks and reinstall the track stops. Put the lower dishrack back into the tub.
  11. Connect the dishwasher to water and electricity. Open the water supply valve. Run a dishwasher cycle and check for leaks.

If this doesn't work, there could be a defective part that requires a replacement, and you may need to consult a professional.


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