How to Replace the Spraying System on a Dishwasher - Hotpoint

If your Hotpoint dishwasher isn't cleaning your dishes properly, and you notice that the dishwasher spray arms are cracked or damaged in any way, then the spray arms will need to be replaced. Here, we're going to guide you through how to replace dishwasher spray arms on a Hotpoint dishwasher so you can get your appliance working properly again. You can find all of the necessary replacement parts, including dishwasher spray arms and other components, here on our website.

Remember, always switch off and disconnect your appliance from the mains before carrying out any work.

Let's get started! To learn how to replace dishwasher spray arms on a Hotpoint dishwasher, simply watch our video or follow the step by step guide below.

To begin, slide out the lower basket and remove it from the dishwasher. Then hold the spray arm still with one hand, using the other to unscrew the lower fixing kit. Once unscrewed, remove the lower spray arm from the dishwasher.

If the lower spray fixing kit is damaged instead of or as well as the lower spray arm, you will need to replace this too. Unscrew the lower spray fixing kit with your hands and remove it from the dishwasher. You may need a wrench to help you if the fixing kit is tightly fitted.

To fit the replacement lower arm fixing kit, simply screw it back into place tightly using your hands.

To finish, fit your new lower spray arm by screwing it into place with your hands, holding the fixing kit beneath as you secure them tightly together.

Now let's take a look at the upper spray arm. This spray arm is connected to the bottom of the upper basket, so you will need to open the runner ends that keep the upper basket in place and slide it out. Then turn the basket upside down to access the spray arm.

To remove the upper spray arm, simply twist the arm free and it will come straight off the basket.

Then, to fit a replacement spray arm, simply twist it back into place on the bottom of the upper basket.

Finally, you can also replace the upper fixing nut and seal at the back of the appliance if the nut is damaged. To replace this part, simply unscrew it from the back wall inside the dishwasher and screw the replacement into place with your hands.

And there you have it! All you need to know to replace the dishwasher spray arms on a Hotpoint dishwasher. Your appliance should now be cleaning your dishes properly once more.

If, after inspecting the spray arms, you find that they are not damaged or in need of replacing or the dishwasher still isn't cleaning correctly after you have replaced them, there could be something else causing the problem. Take a look at our article on why a dishwasher might not be cleaning correctly for some other causes of this and how to fix it.

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