FGBD2438PF1A Frigidaire Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Janet from TUMBLING SHLS, AR
- Parts Used:
- 809006501
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Our Frigidaire dishwasher leaked from the lower left side.
I watched several videos of people replacing this gasket easily, but we had trouble. The old one came out easily. The new one just slipped into the crack, but it kept going and ended up on the inside of the door. We ended up taking the outside panel off to get the gasket out. We tried to fit the thing into the slot, but it kept coming out the other side. I finally came across someone who had had the same trouble. By feel only, you can feel a slight ridge on the top side of the lower door and I had to press the gasket against that ridge. It was not a very noticeable ridge, but it holds the back (slot edge) against the door so that the gasket stays put. When we figured that out, the repair went smoothly. I am running the dishwasher now and so far, so good.
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- Customer:
- Jack from KENDALLVILLE, IN
- Parts Used:
- 5304532204
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Replacing grommet
Finally we laid in the tub--be sure to support the lid. The grommet could be inserted halfway. Then trying to fold the grommet back we were able to use a screwdriver to force the rest in to place.
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- Customer:
- Erinn from FINKSBURG, MD
- Parts Used:
- A00126401
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Wouldn't drain
Pulled the dishwasher out, rolled it onto its right side, removed the old pump by removing the 2 electeical connectors and 3 #20 torque screws, and replaced the pump. The most annoying thing was it dumping water on the floor. The rest was relatively easy.
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- Customer:
- GENE from BRONX, NY
- Parts Used:
- 5304532199
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Dispenser failed to operate
Uncomplicated repair. Remove door, remove old dispenser, install new dispenser.
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- Customer:
- ALBERTA from FAIRBANKS, AK
- Parts Used:
- 5304532229
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
wheels break or bend or fall off
if the wire they snap on was bent it needs to be straightend.......they just snap on. easy to install but wish they had better wheels so this problem would be solved. My 2 sons have same brand dishwashers and have same problem.
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- Customer:
- Janice from ELK GROVE, CA
- Parts Used:
- 5304532199
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Plug for soap dispenser.
My future son in law did it. Looked at instructions on the app for the part. Didn't take very long.
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- Customer:
- John from FALLBROOK, CA
- Parts Used:
- 809006501, 8581548276014
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Missing tub gasket
I think the videos on the site are awesome. Made both repairs after watching them. They explain the repairs in a simple to follow way.
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- Customer:
- Michael from MARSHALL, MI
- Parts Used:
- 5304523457
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers
Water inlet tube had worn a hole in it
Removed old hose and went to install new hose from Part Select. Part received was not the same as advertised. It was 6-8 inches shorter than the original hose. Would not make the necessary turns because of shorter length. I even went to Video instruction on installation even though I have been in Machine repair for 30 years , this video showed using the shorter hose and when installed in the video hose also had a kink because of hose length. Had to stop repair and go to hardware store and purchase a longer hose. This purchased hose from the hardware was 50% cheaper and actually worked. I also paid for 2-3 day shipping and received part 7 days later. I am very disappointed with Parts Select and am an owner of an Equipment Rental Facility and will never utilize Parts Select again.
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- Customer:
- Andre from La Mirada, CA
- Parts Used:
- 8581548276014
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Leaking Dishwasher
The old gasket was worn. I pulled out the old one, put in the new gasket. I trimmed the ends to fit and that was it.
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- Customer:
- Mena from Sarasota, AL
- Parts Used:
- 5304535382
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Cutlery basket
Simply took the old one out, and put the new one in.
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- Customer:
- Richard from Chicago Ridge, IL
- Parts Used:
- 809006501
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Bottom Of The Door Was Leaking
First of all, I got the part 24 hours after I ordered it. That in it self was a feat. Second, I followed everyone elses instructions, pulled the old gasket out with a pair of needle nose pliers, cleaned the area as good as I could, found the notch for the slot on the gasket to slide into and viola...it slid in and stayed in. No more leakage whatsoever! Thanks for all of the tips!
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- Customer:
- Gilbert C from COTTONWOOD, AZ
- Parts Used:
- 5304535382
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The old basket developed holes and needed replacing.
Took the old out and placed the new in its place. That simple!
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- Customer:
- Rick from SHICKSHINNY, PA
- Parts Used:
- 154844301
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver
Faulty pump
Replacement was every bit as simple as the website said it would be.
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- Customer:
- John from SUNBURY, PA
- Parts Used:
- 154579101
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
the end on one of the door springs on the dishwasher broke off
I removed the access panel using a nut driver. One fastener on each side at the lower front panel. Move the two piece lower panel and set aside. Locate the broken spring. It will be on the floor under the dish washer. Remove the broken spring. Place the new spring end in the hole in the chord end and place the chord over the plastic guide. Use a pliers to stretch the spring and fasten it to the hole in the lower dishwasher frame at the back of the dishwasher. Check the door for proper tension. Replace the lower panel and secure with the two screws. I recommend replacing both springs at the same time to insure proper balance. If you only replace one spring you will be replacing the other in the near future.
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- Customer:
- Katie from DEKALB, IL
- Parts Used:
- 5304507158
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The blue circle part came off— still seemed to clean the dishes without. I decide to use extra funds to make the dishwasher complete-
I pulled the busted arm diddy off the doodad and popped the new part back on. Ta da.
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