How to Remove an Amana Dishwasher

Removing an Amana dishwasher should take less than 30 minutes.

An Amana dishwasher has the same connections as any other dishwasher. Removing an Amana dishwasher, therefore, is no different than removing any other brand of dishwasher. Before a new dishwasher can be installed, the old one must be removed. If a professional is installing the new dishwasher, you can save money by removing the old unit yourself. The removal procedure for an Amana dishwasher is straightforward and should take less than 30 minutes, even for the inexperienced.

Things You'll Need

• Standard pliers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench

Instructions

1. Open the cabinet under the sink and locate the electrical cord for the dishwasher and unplug it. Trace the cord to the dishwasher to ensure that you unplug the correct cord.

2. Turn the knob or handle on the hot water shutoff valve all the way to the right to stop the supply of water to the dishwasher's water line.

3. Notice the tubing, usually copper, that runs through the side wall of the cabinet to where the dishwasher is located. This tube is the water supply for the dishwasher and is connected to the hot water shutoff valve. Remove the end of the tube from the shutoff valve using an adjustable wrench and by turning the fitting counter-clockwise.

4. Locate the drain hose for the dishwasher, which is a ribbed hose that is connected to the sink drain or garbage disposal, if there is one. Use a pair of standard pliers to squeeze the clamp at the end of the drain hose together to loosen it. Pull the drain hose off of the garbage disposal or the drain pipe while the clamp is loose.

5. Open the dishwasher door and locate the two screws that are underneath the top edge of the dishwasher. These two screws secure the dishwasher to the countertop. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws. Pull the dishwasher out of its cavity and properly dispose of it.