SP550AXR1 Frigidaire Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Joe from Arvada, CO
- Parts Used:
- 5300809909
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
heard a noise while dishwasher was in operation, opened door and noticed the dishes were dry, no water was spraying out and dishwasher was making a whirling noise.
After I received the Motor Shaft Kit I removed the spray arm tower and removed all screws, the center screw would not come out of the impeller, was stripped. Used a hammer and chisel to split the center of impeller and was able to remove. Also had to split the bottom impeller because it would not come out. All the parts that came in kit fit perfectly. Thank you Very much.
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- Customer:
- Barb from Bryan, OH
- Parts Used:
- 5300809611
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
The seal in the door was broken.
I had to replace the door gasket but it would not go in very easy..So I put the gasket in a sink of warm water so it would be more pliable. Then it went on fairly easy.
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- Customer:
- Richard from Upperco, MD
- Parts Used:
- 154106202
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench (Adjustable)
Small Constant Drip (Leak)
I pulled out the dishwasher removed the two heating element insulated wires and removed both threaded brass nuts and replaced them both. Problem solved. Luckily I have a local parts and repair store with a repairman that knows every part of every appliance ever made (no kidding, I have yet to stump him with a part or question). He did not have the parts, told me to go to partselect.com order two nuts, replace them both at the same time, and fix it myself because its an easy repair and not worth paying hundreds of dollars, if you can use a wrench. He was right, and partselect.com had the right parts, at the right price, easy to find and order, and I can impress the wife with my repair skills. Thanks again!
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- Customer:
- DAWINDER from HOUSTON, TX
- Parts Used:
- 5300809611
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Water leak
Replaced the gasket
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- Customer:
- Bryan from Charlotte, NC
- Parts Used:
- 154106202
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Heating Element Seal and Nut
Never worked on a dishwasher before but quickly learned that on this particular one, it's only this thin little brass nut that tightens down the element from the underside of the washer. If not tight enough, water drips right down onto the electrical connections. In this case water began to drip and the heat from the electrical current began melting a clear rubber shield thing. Luckily I was home during the cycle and figured out the problem. Great website that seems to have all necessary parts for my washer. Quick shipment!
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- Customer:
- denise from New Lisbon, NJ
- Parts Used:
- 5300809611
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Water was leaking out of the door
I pulled the old door gasket out, cleaned the guck out and pushed the new one in it's place.
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- Customer:
- John from Metairie, LA
- Parts Used:
- 154106202
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench set
dishwasher was leaking at heating element connections
Both heating element brass nuts had a split in them. They had fallen off the heating element and were hanging on the electrical wires. I removed the wires from the heating element and removed the brass nuts from the wires. I then screwed the new nuts on the heating element and reattached the wires. problem solved. I want to thank you for having the parts I needed as Sears had discontinued them for this Kenmore appliance.
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- Customer:
- Kevin from Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Parts Used:
- 154106202
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench set
My dishwasher was leaking from and electrical connection at the heating element
There was an excellent "how to" video on the internet which also pointed me to the part I needed. I did not even remove the dishwasher as recommended. I removed the lower kick plate, removed the power connector at the leaking input, removed the bad nut and installed the new nut.
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- Customer:
- Matt from Salisbury, NC
- Parts Used:
- 154106202
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
(leaking) heater element nuts cracked under dishwasher
power off, take off kickplate, unplug 2 wires and unscrew broken nuts, put new nuts on, plug wires back in,(run dishwasher one cycle to make sure no leaks) put kickplate back on, power on.
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- Customer:
- William E from High Point, NC
- Parts Used:
- 154106202
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Broken heating element brass nut
Ditto the other comments. Easy, great savings. Perfect. Thank you!
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- Customer:
- Juergen from Shelbyville, IN
- Parts Used:
- 5300809611
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dishwasher leaking at the door
Pulled the old gasket ou, cleaned the groove with a cloth. Then pushed the new one in, starting at the bottom. The curvatures are clearly marked, no guesswork.
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- Customer:
- Keith from Meansville, GA
- Parts Used:
- 154106202
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench set
Dishwasher leaking from underneath unit
Spotted the source of the leak at the first heating element under the dishwasher. Removed the brass mounting nut and it was cracked. Replaced with new part from PartSelect.com and the leak was fixed. Apparently the heating element gets so hot it tends to crack the mounting nuts, which results in a leak. Delivery time for part said 3-5 days - mine arrived one day after ordered!
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- Customer:
- Sherry from Smiths Grove, KY
- Parts Used:
- 154539802
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
rubber part on end of arm came off and melted
took out the top rack. removed the spray arm put the new one in place. put the rack back in place.
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- Customer:
- Robert from Oak Harbor, WA
- Parts Used:
- 154106202
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench set
Brass Nut Cracked - Water Leaks O Floor
I removed the 2 screws that hold the dishwasher in place. Slide out the unit just far enough to access the brass nuts on the heating element. Pulled off the wire, and replaced the broken nut with the new nut. Replaced the wire, slide the unit back into place and reattached the 2 under counter screws. Done!!!
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- Customer:
- James from Hyde Park, MA
- Parts Used:
- 5304507405
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Tub Wheels were worn & broken
Got the parts in a DAY! Wheels were broken and worn causing top tray to slip off runners- new wheels were easy to put in-used the screwsfrom the old ones and banged out the job in about 20 minutes, including letting my son help. Thanks Partselect, you've hooked a new DIY'er (my son)
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