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I have a Whirlpool dishwasher. I want to clean the filter. However, the plastic screw in the center of the bottom spinner arm won't come out, it spins in place. Stripped. Suggestions?

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Try turning it clockwise. May have reversed threads.

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May need special tool or someone to hold it ..chec utube

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SOURCE: Model 665 16874

removed and disassembled inlet water valve - minature basket filter was clogged with white particulate which felt gritty.  cleaned and reassembled and reinstalled.  Works fine now.  Idiot repairman never mentioned a filter but wanted to replace entire valve at cost of 140 dollars including service call.   sears sux bigtime. And, from my experience with Fixya, so does your service since I never heard a thing since July EXCEPT for an offer to upgrade.  Thanks for nothing.

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  • Posted on Sep 12, 2009

SOURCE: whirlpool dishwasher top Spinner and top rack

First, confirm that the holes are not blocked on these arms. (I did not want to assume you have done this.)

Then check the impeller on top of the motor stem for being loose or worn/damaged - to rule the impeller out. If it is fine, then the motor is failing and too weak to drive the spray arms.
To answer your question, I think the answer is "They don't make them like they used too!"

Eric

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  • Posted on Oct 10, 2009

SOURCE: My Whirlpool quiet partner dishwasher seems to run

try a large cresent wrenck,or channel lock plier.ps.might place towel over plastic nut,to protect from wrench damage.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2010

SOURCE: Top Wash Arm not Spinning

water is not circlating, you need a circulation pump

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 20, 2011

SOURCE: Whirlpool Gold Dishwasher - GU2700XTSB The

Hi,



I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if the heating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I would buy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...


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