Thread: How to remove the fine screen to clean?

I apologize, I have posted my first post in the wrong section.

Thanks, got it moved to this forum.

Hi,

Here's a link of the parts breakdown to get to it, lots of screws to remove:
http://www.applianceaid.com/wp-dw-pumps.html#older

Here's another link:
http://www.applianceaid.com/dish.html

Jake

Thank you Jake for the great links. However now I find it is not cleaning as well as it has previously say as recently as a month ago. I found no plugged holes in the arms. The screen actually became really clean when I ran a cycle with lots of vinegar and the soap, so I didn't take it apart. I am wondering if the pump is worn or something?? Any thoughts on that?

Yea, It could be your pump is wearing out, i replace alot of these pump/motor assemblies every year:

Here is the one for your model:
Dishwasher pump and motor assembly

Or you can first try this product, it does a great job in cleaning the pump out:
Dishwasher Cleaner

Jake

Thank you for your help, Jake. I appreciate the site for the part. I may try the cleaner idea first. Thanks again.

Glad to help Joehawk!

Keep us posted if you can on the outcome.

Jake

I have been using the 'pots and pan' setting after cleaning the screen using a lot of vinegar for a cycle. It is cleaning well with the extended wash cycle, but you must be right Jake, that the pump is wearing out. I will let it go for awhile until that extended cycle is not sufficient and plan to attempt the pump assembly at that point. I am not sure how it will come out of the dishwasher and may look to buy a repair manual for it to get idea how things go in there. Joehawk

Hi Joehawk, yes buying the repair manual is a good idea, I was looking for one for your model, but didn't see one. You can e-mail the RepairGuru to see if they have one for your model.

Jake