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Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm

Introduction

This guide helps you through the process of how to replace a faulty or bad Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm in a quick and reliable manner. By following these simple steps, you can restore your dishwasher's poor cleaning performance back to normal.

Having a bad or faulty spray arm can lead to poorly cleaned dishes and potential leaks from the dishwasher itself. It's important to address these issues as soon as possible, as a bad spray arm can impact the overall performance of your dishwasher and lead to more serious problems over time.

What you need

  1. Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm, Spray arm: step 1, image 1 of 2 Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm, Spray arm: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn off the dishwasher.

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  2. Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 2, image 1 of 3 Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 2, image 2 of 3 Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the lower rack.

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  3. Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the lower spray arm.

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  5. Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 4, image 1 of 3 Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 4, image 2 of 3 Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Detach the lower spray arm by rotating the base counterclockwise.

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  6. Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 5, image 1 of 3 Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 5, image 2 of 3 Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Detach the top spray arm by rotating the base clockwise.

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  7. Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 6, image 1 of 2 Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Clean the spray arm with warm soapy water and a soft brush.

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  8. Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 7, image 1 of 3 Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 7, image 2 of 3 Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Rinse thoroughly and reattach the spray arm to the dishwasher.

    • The longer spray arm goes on the bottom and the shorter one on the top.

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  9. Remove and clean the Whirlpool dishwasher spray arm: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Run a cycle with hot water and a dishwasher cleaner to further clean the interior.

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