Kenmore Dishwasher tech sheet needed

[FrMircea]

Manufacturer: Kenmore

Type of Appliance: Dishwasher

Model Number: 587.1638580

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This is a 1991 Kenmore dishwasher. Works pretty well still, but it seems to have problems draining correctly.

Thank you for the help!

[Samurai Appliance Repair Man]

I'd be leary about running calls on a 28 year old D&M built dishwasher. Most customers with these vintage machines are loath to pay a reasonable fee for repairs. Also, many parts are NLA (no longer available). No technical documentation that I could find. But the Sears site does have parts breakdown diagrams. 

For drain problems, start with the simple stuff first-- check the disposal drain port for gookus. 

 

You can also run the disposal end of the drain hose into a bucket and do a pump out so you can eyeball the discharge stream-- should be full bore and strong. Anything less could indicate a worn pump, gookus upstream in the drain hose, or restrictions in the pump intake. Getting a look inside the sump will probably tell a lot about how it's used. I've picked all kinda crazy stuff out of dishwasher sumps: toothpicks, plastic wrappers, a tongue stud (yes, a tongue stud), wedding rings, coins. I mean, you can understand this in a washing machine but a dishwasher!? Anyway, should be interesting!