FFBD2404NW4A Frigidaire Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Anthony from FOREST HILLS, NY
- Parts Used:
- 154844301
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Water pump replacement
Most of the time is spent cleaning out under the sink, turning off water valves, disconnecting hoses and collecting water. One valve did leak when closed. Then pull out the dishwasher from under the counter, unplug and lay flat on floor.
Disconnect power from pump. Remove 2 screws and bracket that holds pump in place, gentle twist and pull out pump. Place tow gaskets around pump. Wet gaskets and gently push pump in place be sure to line it up so bracket goes back in place. Tighten screws, put hoses back in place, push dishwasher back, connect hoses, open valves, check for leaks then run the dishwasher and check operation of pump. I recommend viewing replacement on part select youtube video to determine if you can make the repair.
Disconnect power from pump. Remove 2 screws and bracket that holds pump in place, gentle twist and pull out pump. Place tow gaskets around pump. Wet gaskets and gently push pump in place be sure to line it up so bracket goes back in place. Tighten screws, put hoses back in place, push dishwasher back, connect hoses, open valves, check for leaks then run the dishwasher and check operation of pump. I recommend viewing replacement on part select youtube video to determine if you can make the repair.
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- Customer:
- Gardner from Old Saybrook, CT
- Parts Used:
- 154246801
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Dishwasher leaks
First point of leakage was the door. Turns out that a gasket at the bottom of the door functions as a wave trap. As the bottom sprayer spins it sprays against the door and creates a small wave of water this gasket was starting to disintegrate, it was letting water surge over the small tray at the doors bottom. Easy to replace just pull down and remove press fit on inside door bottom. Only when this was replaced did I find the real leak but not until I guessed at the tub seal as the leak. Very hard to see where the water really comes from! Turns out it was not the tub seal but a clip that holds the heater element got smashed down from a dropped dish rack at some earlier time and this caused the heat to increase at the clip and eventually heat the clip to extent it melted the tub directly under it. JB Weld to the rescue and we have a waterproof tub again. Well almost! The tub gasket resisted my best efforts to seat correctly and thus required a new tub gasket, still hard to seat but after 2-3 attempts we have a winner. Total cost about 50 bucks vs. 6-700 for a new unit. Wife is happy!!
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the nut holding on the element would not tighten. leaked at the location where the nut was located
Removed the cover at the front bottom to gain access to the nuts holding on the element.
Turned off dishwasher breaker.
Removed the wires connected to the element.
With a 1/2" wrench, removed the element mounting screws.
Removed the bottom rack.
Removed the lower spray arm.
Removed the element from 2 clips.
Removed the element.
Put the new element in place.
Clipped it in.
Put new screws on and tightened up with a wrench. Not too much but enough to squash the washers to make a tight seal.
Replaced wires.
Replaced spray arm and bottom rack.
Turned on the breaker.
Ran it through a cycle to check for leaks.
Replaced bottom cover.
Turned off dishwasher breaker.
Removed the wires connected to the element.
With a 1/2" wrench, removed the element mounting screws.
Removed the bottom rack.
Removed the lower spray arm.
Removed the element from 2 clips.
Removed the element.
Put the new element in place.
Clipped it in.
Put new screws on and tightened up with a wrench. Not too much but enough to squash the washers to make a tight seal.
Replaced wires.
Replaced spray arm and bottom rack.
Turned on the breaker.
Ran it through a cycle to check for leaks.
Replaced bottom cover.
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- Customer:
- Nancy from Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Parts Used:
- 154331607
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Rusted Lower Dishwasher Rack
Just slid the new rack in place. Your service in locating the proper rack was excelent. I had a very bad experience with "appliance zone" prior to contacting your company so I was very happy with your great service. Thank you
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- Customer:
- Alina from Orange, CA
- Parts Used:
- 154106202
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dishwasher was leaking
I read the instructions that others had posted and completed the repair in less than 5 minutes!
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- Customer:
- REBEKAH from COLUMBUS, GA
- Parts Used:
- 5304517203
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Our spray arm had fallen onto the heating element and melter
It was super simple. I popped the clips that were holding the old spray arm on and then popped the new one in place.
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- Customer:
- Everett from Bridgeton, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 154827601
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dishwasher was leaking out of door seal. Sent PartSelect the brand and model number of the dishwasher and they did the rest. The replacement part was exactly the same as the old part. Delivery was fast and efficient. Only took a few minutes to replace and the dishwasher is back in running condition
Pulled old gasket off with small hook. Replaced new gasket by pressing in with my fingers.
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- Customer:
- Ron from OAKLEY, CA
- Parts Used:
- 5304535380
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Changed out upper rack
Replaced upper wash blade and used screwdriver to pop off rail stops to slide rack all the way out to exchange
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Noisy, vibrating pump
After moving the dishwasher out from the cabinetry, I removed the screws holding the pump in place. Pulling the pump from the formed plastic opening, I found a toothpick lodged in the pump housing. At the same time I noticed that the front o-ring was deformed due to being the incorrect size (too large). It was installed at the factory this way.
I went online to search for new parts. PartSelect was the second or third listing on the search page. I submitted the dishwasher model number and was taken to a set of parts illustrations. I was easily able to find the o-rings I needed.
I went online to search for new parts. PartSelect was the second or third listing on the search page. I submitted the dishwasher model number and was taken to a set of parts illustrations. I was easily able to find the o-rings I needed.
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- Customer:
- Reynaldo from ORANGE PARK, FL
- Parts Used:
- 5304500204, 154827601
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Leak
Removed all sealer and install new one as instructed.
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- Customer:
- Elizabeth from LONG BEACH, MS
- Parts Used:
- 5304512731
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The DW had no lights and would not work.
While trouble shooting the issue, noticed that all switches worked and there was sufficient power going to control board but still nothing working. Ordered new control board and with only a Phillip's head screwdriver, I was able to remove cover and control board to replace. DW works like new after the repair.
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- Customer:
- Alex from COMMERCE, GA
- Parts Used:
- 5304500204
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Bottom door seal leaking on my dishwasher
Still have a slight leak, but I'm thinking it may just need time to seat itself.
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- Customer:
- Danny from Collierville, TN
- Parts Used:
- 5304500204
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Bottom seal on door came out and melted on heating element.
Took me about 2 minutes to repair, no tools to repair, very easy installation repair!
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- Customer:
- Nicholas from KESWICK, VA
- Parts Used:
- 154252701
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
several issues with dishwasher
Easy fix but not cheap
replaced drain trap and four rack wheels with clips
All parts were expensive for the items.
found cheaper wheels w/clips for much less on another site.
replaced drain trap and four rack wheels with clips
All parts were expensive for the items.
found cheaper wheels w/clips for much less on another site.
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- Customer:
- elner from new concord, KY
- Parts Used:
- 5304506516
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Plastic piece that held the arm on was worn & dishwasher only 2 yrs old.
Arm screwed on and immediately fixed the problem.
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