Having trouble getting to chopper

Dishwasher Repair
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My upper spray arm is not rotating and thanks to what I’ve learned from this sight it’s most likely a clog somewhere. I want to get to the chopper to see if it’s full of stuff but I’m having difficulty prying open the protective cover. I actually broke the tab!! If that’s not the culprit the next area to look at is the inlet hose.

  1. Does anyone have any tips as to how I get this sucker open?
  2. Am I on the right track with my thinking?

Thanks in advance,
BC

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You can find some useful information in one of our previous posts: http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/dishwasher-repair/2903-whirlpool-dishwasher-2.html

Gene.

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The following may also help:

Parts breakdown
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/partsearch/model.aspx?model_id=5137425&diagram_id=958689#d958689

Tech sheet with pump repair info
http://www.servicematters.com/docs/wiring/Tech%20Sheet%20-%208557727.pdf

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Gene,

Thanks so much for the useful information. I was able to finally get it to pop off. Now I’m faced with a chopper blade that completely sheered off from the assembly.I’m off to order a new chopper and check valve. How does this one come out? I tried lining up the notches in the screen with the housing and lifting and got nowhere…ditto when I tried to push on the spring behind the screen. Please advise.

BC

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You can find the instructions in the tech sheet provided by denman. A small pliers might help.

Gene.