MDB421RHS1 Frigidaire Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- James from SARASOTA, FL
- Parts Used:
- 5304517203
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Spray arm came off and melted in dishwasher.
Found the base was not snapped in. Fixed that by simply pushing down on it and turning until it snapped in place. Ordered a new spray arm when it came in just snapped in literally took less than a minute. Fixed for less than $30 Can't imagine what a repairman would have charged.
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- Customer:
- Ashley from Normal, IL
- Parts Used:
- 5304532235
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
missing bottom spray arm
I used the PartSelect repair video online to show me how to fix the dishwasher. I needed a spray arm and support. Excellent video made the repair quick and easy.
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- Customer:
- Larry from Fort Huachuca, AZ
- Parts Used:
- 807145201
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Stem assembly was broken.
I removed the three screws that held the stem assembly in place, removed the old stem assembly and replaced it with the new one. Replaced the screws and began using the dishwasher again.
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- Customer:
- William from Sacramento, CA
- Parts Used:
- 154827601
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Gasket leak
First I pulled out the old gasket and replaced with the new one. The new one is too long on purpose but only had to be trimmed a little for a perfect fit. Very easy and now no leaks.
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- Customer:
- Douglas from Highland, IL
- Parts Used:
- 5304517203
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Spray arm melted
It was a snap. Just pulled the spray arm out, un-snapped it from its holder, snapped the new one in and inserted it back into the dishwasher. Saved $$$ doing it myself.
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- Customer:
- Ralph from Carlsbad, CA
- Parts Used:
- 5304535768, 140229954072
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
old racks were getting rusty
Replaced racks and removed silverware holder, glass holder and water sprayer from old rack and attached to new rack with very little trouble. The only thing different with the new lower rack, is that it does not have the collapsible racks to use for pots.
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- Customer:
- kevin from boring, OR
- Parts Used:
- 154637401, 5304517203
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
loud, not cleaning the dishes, no steam or water.
turned off water supply. replaced the water inlet valve. replaced the updated lower spray arm.
works like new again!!
works like new again!!
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- Customer:
- Ronald from Water Mill, NY
- Parts Used:
- 154662601
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
strike was broken
Easy as pie. I tokk the screws out that held the dishwasher to the counter top out. Then removed the screws holding the strike in place, inserted the new one, installed screws and then rescrewed the 2 screws backintothe countertop. Job done. All told 5 minutes.
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- Customer:
- Bill from PORT ORCHARD, WA
- Parts Used:
- 154106202
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Brass nut split down its side , why ???????
Removed bottom cover , PLACED TAPE ON SHARP EDGES OF ALL METAL!!!!!!! Pulled electrical connections off with long reach pliers , removed old split nut ,it was loose !!!!!! . Placed new nut into deep socket , started by hand until sung ,then attached small short 1/4 ratchet to socket and took two (2) turns . Reattached wires with long pliers, Tested on short cycle and nooooo,leaks !!!!!!!! SAVED HUNDREDS OF $$$$$$$. Replaced lower cover .ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCES. GET AFTER IT !!!!! Bill.
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- Customer:
- Theo. J. from Green Bay, WI
- Parts Used:
- 807145201
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Broken part that holds bottom spray arm on.
This was great! Removed 3 screws, took out old broken part, set in new part and screwed tight! 1 2 3 and done. Very Fast shipping less than 24 hrs.. WIFE IS HAPPY. Ted W.
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Dishwasher was making screeching sound.
Disconnected the water line. Pulled the dishwasher out from underneath the counter. Turned the dishwasher on its side. Removed the two screws that were holding the motor in place with a special screwdriver set I had to buy. Removed the motor. Found that the front O-ring on the motor was mangled. Replaced the O-ring. No more screeching. The dishwasher now cleans the dishes better than the day I first bought it. I have to wonder if that O-ring was ever installed properly from the factory.
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- Customer:
- GEORGE from PORTSMOUTH, VA
- Parts Used:
- 140229954072, 5304535768
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
My old racks were rusting from the top of the tines.
I thought these were OE racks they are not. They did do the job. However, I like OE parts the difference is exactly where the fold over rack on top rack goes the tines were not there to clip on it into there was a larger gap. So it was almost the same except the most important area. Same for the cone that clips in the center of the top rack. It is not as tight a fit front to back as it should be so it moves around more. I was concerned that the jet of water from top would miss the cone but it seems to be ok. So far so good. The racks did the job dishwasher is still cleaning dishes. But aftermarket parts are almost the same just not quite the same.
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- Customer:
- Bar Seven A Companies Attn: C from REDMOND, OR
- Parts Used:
- 154290204
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Dishes would not dry. Electrical burning smell.
Removed dishwasher and looked for component that had gotten hot. Saw partially melted connector on thermostat. Removed and replaced thermostat. Replaced female spade connector on wire. Replaced dishwasher.
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- Customer:
- matthew from west river, MD
- Parts Used:
- 5304517203
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Dishwsher leaking
Thought the problem was a faulty door gasket (there was a gap in the middle of it) so I ordered new(new one had a gap also) replaced it anyway - maybe it was worn out? Still leaked! Had to sit and stare at it and cycle it through. finally realized the spray arm had a hole in the end that was spraying directly into the gap in the door gasket. Hot glued the hole and it stopped so I bought a new spray arm - no leaky!
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- Customer:
- ELIZABETH from ROANOKE, VA
- Parts Used:
- 807145201
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
original part was damaged and dishes weren't clean
Removed 3 screws, swapped parts - done. Wonderful feeling and saved a service call. Works great.
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