GDF650SGJ4BB General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- john from ALBUQUERQUE, NM
- Parts Used:
- WD21X24901C, WD21X10490
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
When we closed the door, it would only beep 3 times, over and over
I watched the video on how to replace the parts and it was very easy. Unplug the power cord, remove the kick plate and insulation. Remove the small square metal cover, remove the 2 screws that hold the control board plate. Unplug the wires, put the control board plate on the counter and replace the board. Then put everything back in the order that you removed it. Plug in the power cord. Very easy to fix. I ordered the door latch but didn't need it so I will just keep it as a spare. It took me less than 45 minutes to replace the part. The problem was the control board. Parts select saved me about 400.00. Thanks, John.
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- Customer:
- Pete from TRUCKEE, CA
- Parts Used:
- WD21X24901C
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Dishwasher seemed dead even though it was getting power
I watched a YouTube video that showed how to to do this. The first trick is finding the right video. This one worked best for me / my model.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sesf0BS8fzM
The first few I watched were for models with the user display on the top of the door, and you have to open the dishwasher to see it. Mine shows the display on the outside. Look for the video that has a round plastic "vent" on the inside of the door. You will have to loosen it with some sort of tool in order to remove the display once you get the door taken apart. In the video, they used needle-nose pliers opened wide. My NN pliers don't open that wide, so I used two screw drivers. Pealing off the display is a bit challenging. I was afraid I was going to break the little plastic pins that hold it on. The rest is not too hard though, and it went back together quite easily, even though I did break a plastic piece that 0ne of the UI Control Board screws goes into. Oh well, now it has three screws holding it instead of four.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sesf0BS8fzM
The first few I watched were for models with the user display on the top of the door, and you have to open the dishwasher to see it. Mine shows the display on the outside. Look for the video that has a round plastic "vent" on the inside of the door. You will have to loosen it with some sort of tool in order to remove the display once you get the door taken apart. In the video, they used needle-nose pliers opened wide. My NN pliers don't open that wide, so I used two screw drivers. Pealing off the display is a bit challenging. I was afraid I was going to break the little plastic pins that hold it on. The rest is not too hard though, and it went back together quite easily, even though I did break a plastic piece that 0ne of the UI Control Board screws goes into. Oh well, now it has three screws holding it instead of four.
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- Customer:
- Edward from LOUISVILLE, KY
- Parts Used:
- WD12X23557, WD08X10092
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishwasher leaked because vent cover would not stay on
Replaced transition piece, gasket, and vent cover. The root cause problem is that the factory installed gasket was too thick and would not allow sufficient thread engagement. The replacement gasket was about 25% thinner and worked perfectly.
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- Customer:
- Eric from THORNTON, PA
- Parts Used:
- WD26X23258
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
Sprayer arms didn't operate and dishes were not cleaned
We bought this GE dishwasher new. After 9 months, we started noticing the dishes were not cleaning well. Eventually, the machine just filled up with water and drained. The washing arms didn't work. I replaced fill valve, but that didn't solve it. A GE Tech ran a diagnostic and informed us the pump motor was bad. It was off warranty and repairs would be $300. However, he noted it was easy to do on my own. Two pipe clamps. The part from PartsSelect was 40% less than ordering from GE and was a GE part. Replacement took half an hour and that includes getting it wrong once (one connection leaked due to a bad job attaching the pipe clamp). Works like a champ now.
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- Customer:
- Dennis from CICERO, IN
- Parts Used:
- WD01X35298, WD12X26146
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Roller carrier got melted by heat coil
Replaced bad roller carrier with a new one.
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- Customer:
- Edward from BEAUFORT, SC
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10490
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Wouldn't start, no lighted functions.
Shut off power at breaker, remove two screws anchoring DW to counter top . Slide DW out far enough to access door latch, disconnect electrical wiring plug, remove two Phillips head screws, install new door latch, repeat installation in reverse order.
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- Customer:
- Scott from PITTSBURGH, PA
- Parts Used:
- WD19X24829
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Water would stay in the bottom of dishwasher and not pump out.
Disconnect the power and turn off water.I took the whole dishwasher out ,laid it on its side.I then unscrew the bracket that holds the pump in place.then took off the two hose clamps and took off the pump.I then installed the new pump with the new pump and hose clamps from the new kit I got.when I looked at the old pump I noticed it comes apart so I open it and noticed a toy ring gemstone price of plastic was stuck inside the pump.So at w I found out what the problem was.I was very happy that all went so wellin putting all back together and it worked. Thanks so much made me and wife happy.
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- Customer:
- Walter from MIDDLEBURG, FL
- Parts Used:
- WD21X24901C
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
First time repair. Limited room to maneuver Lower Electronic Control Board.
Accessed YouTube video specific to my Model and replacement part.
https://youtu.be/TI8cUjy5YOE?si=3b0Dkk16WLl2e33D
As outlined above, the replacement took a first timer about 60 minutes to complete and resolved the issue.
https://youtu.be/TI8cUjy5YOE?si=3b0Dkk16WLl2e33D
As outlined above, the replacement took a first timer about 60 minutes to complete and resolved the issue.
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- Customer:
- christopher from LAWSON, MO
- Parts Used:
- WD21X31902C
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
User interface board went dead. No display. Control board LED solid no flashing. Output voltage to UI Normal.
Standard repair process to replace UI. The piece worth noting is the strange behavior on initial install. After setting the jumpers to the correct pins for my model based on the instructions, the board would initially not respond. It was only after i change the jumpers to a setting for another model and put power on the board that i got a response. I then set the jumpers back to the pins for my model that the board began to respond normally. Its been fine since.
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- Customer:
- Marty from TRAVERSE CITY, MI
- Parts Used:
- WD08X22095
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Dishwasher leaking from the bottom of the door.
Process of elimination and a visit to my local repair store told me it was wise to try the tub gasket, and according to partselect.com, it solved the problem a majority of the time. My local repair dealer agreed: Try it. They agreed because for them to replace a lower door gasket AND the $10 tub gasket... if they came out, the service call and parts would equal half the cost to replace the whole dishwasher. So I bought a tub gasket from partselect.com and replaced the old one. It worked, it was easy, so if your same make & model is leaking? Try it first. That's my advice.
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- Customer:
- Donaldo from ALTADENA, CA
- Parts Used:
- WD19X25278
- Difficulty Level:
- Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Strange noise coming from the dishwasher, later a small leak appearing underneath
A noisy dishwasher and water coming from underneath was being caused by a torn hose that is factory connected to the diverter. It was a little difficult to see at first as the hose sits slightly kinked when in it's normal position. Access to the diverter involves removal of the circulation pump. I ordered a new diverter which comes with metal screw on clamps. The main difficulty in installing is the positioning and alignment of the diverter and pump. My first effort resulted in a ripping of the attached diverter hose as I attempted to secure. I ordered another diverter. This time I used a lubricant to allow movement of the connecting hoses and made sure to not overtighten the clamps. I used a small mirror to make sure that the various hoses sat properly. Alignment took a bit of time. I then gently tightened the hoses. I ran the dishwasher, and found a leak, meaning that I needed to tighten these clamps a bit more. This is a doable repair that needs patience. The dishwasher is now very quiet and runs great!
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- Customer:
- Paul from DURHAM, NC
- Parts Used:
- WD21X31902C
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
No response from control panel buttons
The problem is described perfectly at the start of this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPpRjxVyPo
This video, between 5:30 min and 7:10 min of the video, led me to believe it was the user interface module not the master control board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPpRjxVyPo
This video showed me how to replace the UI board on my exact model of dishwasher.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2scYMl-0f8s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPpRjxVyPo
This video, between 5:30 min and 7:10 min of the video, led me to believe it was the user interface module not the master control board.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxPpRjxVyPo
This video showed me how to replace the UI board on my exact model of dishwasher.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2scYMl-0f8s
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- Customer:
- James from MILLSBORO, DE
- Parts Used:
- WD21X31902C
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
Dishwasher was dead. Power board had correct voltages.
Followed video instructions and all went went well.
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- Customer:
- Daniel from BAKERSFIELD, CA
- Parts Used:
- WD21X31902C
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Interface Control board was not working
I follow a YouTuber who had a semillar GE dishwasher model number. He was very helpful through the repair process.
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- Customer:
- Jeffrey from POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
- Parts Used:
- WD19X24829
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Dishwasher would not empty. After cycle there was water in the bottom.
Very easy repair. Remove wiring harness that is a simple click. Remove 2 hose clamps. Take off the old pump and install the new one. It is that simple. It is way more work to turn off the water, unscrew the dishwasher from the counter, slide the dishwasher out, turn it on it's side, then have to put it all back in, with the isulation.
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