Models > PDF820SSJ4SS > Instructions

PDF820SSJ4SS General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions

Jump to:

All Instructions for the PDF820SSJ4SS
31 - 45 of 56
Keep searches simple. Use keywords, e.g. "leaking", "pump", "broken" or "fit".
Customer:
James from ROSEVILLE, CA
Parts Used:
WD19X24829
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
Replace the DW drain pump
Pretty easy repair, since I installed the DW, so knew how it went in,
turn off breaker, shut off & disconnect water, disconnect drain line into disposal, siphoned water out of bottom collection basin below sump filter.
Slid DW out from under counter & laid on it's side.

Glad I watched a YouTube video so I knew to pry open 1 of 2 crimp style hose clamps on the old drain pump, then made sense why this was a drain pump "kit" that included 4 or 5 standard band hose clamps.
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Rick from FAIRVIEW, OK
Parts Used:
WD21X23498
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Dishes not drying and no heat other than hot tap water
Pulled dishwasher out switch is on very bottom of pump housing, turned dishwasher on its back, took out 1/4" bolt holding on bottom of switch frame, took two very small screwdrivers and small picks to hold open switch clips, while switch was removed checked float for frew movement, put in new switch, removed screw drivers and picks checked to see all locked on new switch in position, replaced bottom plate and bolt, checked burner reset all good now dishwasher heats and drys!
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Herminio from TOMS RIVER, NJ
Parts Used:
WD21X10490
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Socket set
Door 1witch stopped working
1. Turned off circuit breaker
2. Pulled out dishwasher
3. Disconnected switch and popped out switch
3. Popped in new switch and connected
4. Pushed dishwasher back into place
5. Turned on circuit breaker
6. Turned on dishwasher and it worked
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Patrick from BROOKFIELD, WI
Parts Used:
WD21X10490
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
Dish washer would not turn on
took off 2 sheet metal on the bottom, lowered the dish washer, pulled it out enought to unscrew 2 screws, unplugged the old part plugged in the new, put it back together.
Works like a champ.
4 of 6 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Dawn from JAMESTOWN, TN
Parts Used:
WD21X10490
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Door did not latch, therefore would not operate
Replaced latch
5 of 9 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
WG from VALLEY SPGS, CA
Parts Used:
WD26X23258
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers
Dead spot in motor
Not having to screw with the hose clamps is the advantage here!
Disconnect electric connection at motor.
Slightly bend tabs that hold the pump to motor, twist motor from volute.
Do this on old pump first to get a feel for how easy the tabs can be broken
Do same on the replacement pump, put new motor on, watch alignment
can be a bit tricky.
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
LaRay from PRESCOTT, AZ
Parts Used:
WD12X32798
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
soap did not dispense correctly
Followed video instructions step by step.
I was fortunate i had enough slack in water, electric and discharge lines to avoid disconnecting.

Two wrinkles
1. wire clips on my door had to be pulled/pried loose from door and there were two not one

2. could not slide dishwasher out after lowering adjusters and figured out it was the mounting tabs bumpimng the granite countertop, thus the use of putty knives to slide the dishwasher out.
3 of 3 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Stephanie from Huntsville, AL
Parts Used:
WD12X32798
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
The soap dispenser was not opening during the washing cycle
Took off the door and separated the two door pieces. Unscrewed the old dispenser and replaced it with the new one.
4 of 7 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Brant from LAS VEGAS, NV
Parts Used:
WD28X30227
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Old rack rusting is several areas
Bought replacement rack transferred all the accessories from the old to the new. Mostly snap-in-place.
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
GARY from SOAP LAKE, WA
Parts Used:
WD12X32798
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
The soap dispenser was broken os to save money I ordered one on-line
The repair instructions were great and the repair went well. The repair took less than an hour.

Thank you
Gary
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
louis from ROCKTON, IL
Parts Used:
WD28X20164
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Lower rack was broken/ rusted
Just snap part in position quick to do.
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Philip from TOLLAND, CT
Parts Used:
WD08X22095
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Dishwasher tub was leaking
Simply removed old gasket by hand, lined up center of new gasket (white dot was printed on the center of new gasket) with the tub latch and pressed new gasket into place. We have used the dishwasher about a dozen times since and hasn't leaked a drop.
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Neil from NEW YORK, NY
Parts Used:
WD08X22095
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Dishwasher door was leaking at bottom.
When new gasket arrived almost two weeks after it was sent out from Green Bay, I took out old gasket, marking which side was in and which out.
Then, with hands, fit new gasket in place making sure it was centered.
No leaking; it worked.
Thanks.
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Drew from ROACHDALE, IN
Parts Used:
WD28X30221
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Old bottom dishwasher rack had rusted prongs and a few had broken off.
Bottom rack came complete with all racks. Only had to transfer the (2) side bumper guards,
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
Customer:
Donald from WILLIAMSBURG, VA
Parts Used:
WD22X22857
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Spray arm removal.
Read up on part at manufacturers web page and installed replacement correctly.
2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
Was this instruction helpful to you?
Thank you for voting!
All Instructions for the PDF820SSJ4SS
31 - 45 of 56