GDF540HGD0BB General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Raymond from SOMERSET, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WD21X22276
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
washer would not turn on - start button light would flash but not turn washer on
The main board is located under the washer in metal box accessed by removal of front plate at bottom. Removal of 2 screws on front of metal box allows board to drop down. However, very cumbersome to work on your back on floor in small space. I took the easy way and slid the washer out of cabinet, then turned washer ( it's light weight) on its back to access & remove old board and easily replace with new one. Also one of the connector plugs had to be replaced wired into the power connection made me very glad I was not working on my back ! Then simply turn washer upright and slide back into its cubby hole under counter.
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- 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.
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.
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- Customer:
- Alvin from SCHENECTADY, NY
- Parts Used:
- WD05X30818, WD21X10519
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable)
No heat in both water and air
Followed troubleshooting procedure to determine that defective Flood Switch caused the problem and not the Heating Element. Replaced only the Flood Switch. I also replaced a deteriorated door gasket.
De-installed dishwasher from cabinet, removed door, and tipped unit over with back of tub resting on floor.
I followed the document referenced here for the troubleshooting and repair procedures: GE Appliances Technical Service Guide, 2012 GE Dishwasher, 31-9226.pdf available on web.
De-installed dishwasher from cabinet, removed door, and tipped unit over with back of tub resting on floor.
I followed the document referenced here for the troubleshooting and repair procedures: GE Appliances Technical Service Guide, 2012 GE Dishwasher, 31-9226.pdf available on web.
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- 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.
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- Customer:
- Joseph from KENNEDALE, TX
- Parts Used:
- WD22X33499
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Loud banging sound when dishwasher was on.
The base of the spray arm literally just spins a little bit into place like a luer lock. Takes two seconds to replace.
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- Customer:
- Diana from NAPLES, FL
- Parts Used:
- WD28X24469
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Old silverware basket wore through and melamine utensils fell through and stuck to heating element which cost me $100 for repairman to remove
Put new basket in, threw old one away
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- Customer:
- Fred from FLORENCE, SC
- Parts Used:
- WD24X10060
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Diswasher was leaking
Drain hose elbow (#326) had a crack in it. Disconnected power, slid dishwasher out and laid on its back. Hose had two pinch clamps to remove. Replace old hose with new one and used standard hose clamps. Put dishwasher back in place and hooked power back up. Entire process took less than 30 minutes. PartSelect had elbow for about $6. GE does not sell just the elbow. They sell whole pump setup for about $106.
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- Customer:
- James from DELAND, FL
- Parts Used:
- WD22X33498, WD22X33499, WD35X20794
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Knocking sound during wash cycle
Replace all three spray arms and knocking sound disappeared.
Unscrewed counter clockwise old sprayer arms and lifted. Replaced with new sprayer arms and noise disappeared.
Unscrewed counter clockwise old sprayer arms and lifted. Replaced with new sprayer arms and noise disappeared.
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- Customer:
- Brad from MILLHEIM, PA
- Parts Used:
- WD15X10015
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Water leak
Unscrewed mounting bracket from Fram. Unplugged wires. Took adjustable wrench took water line connector off original valve. Place connector on new valve and reconnected all lines and mounted back on frame.
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- Customer:
- Cris from BAYFIELD, CO
- Parts Used:
- WD22X10094
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
The upper arm in the dishwasher broke.
Followed your instructions and was finished in 5 minutes.
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- Customer:
- Andrew from WINONA, MN
- Parts Used:
- WD28X35779
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
Old rack had rusted and broken tines
1. Take a picture of the old rack in the dishwasher! Just in case!
2. Remove rail channel end caps and place them on the tabletop on the correct side to make sure you put them back on the correct side.
3. Remove old rack.
4. Carefully snap off the water sprinkling unit. (carefully push down tabs so they don't break).
5. Using your picture as a reference (!) snap the water sprinkling unit on the new rack (it's easy).
6. Put the new rack back onto the rail channel and replace the end caps.
Done! Very easy installation ! Rack was not nearly as expensive as I anticipated and was delivered quickly. Note: You get the rack only. All ot the other parts are from the old unit.
2. Remove rail channel end caps and place them on the tabletop on the correct side to make sure you put them back on the correct side.
3. Remove old rack.
4. Carefully snap off the water sprinkling unit. (carefully push down tabs so they don't break).
5. Using your picture as a reference (!) snap the water sprinkling unit on the new rack (it's easy).
6. Put the new rack back onto the rail channel and replace the end caps.
Done! Very easy installation ! Rack was not nearly as expensive as I anticipated and was delivered quickly. Note: You get the rack only. All ot the other parts are from the old unit.
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- Customer:
- Kenneth from SEBRING, FL
- Parts Used:
- WD22X33498, WD22X33499
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
All 3 spray arms were stoped up.
Replaced all 3 spray arms in less than 10 minutes.The top one came in two pieces,the mounting bracket and the arm.Snap the bracket on the dishwasher first , then attach the arm to the bracket.
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- Customer:
- Russ from SPRING, TX
- Parts Used:
- WD28X28918
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Old lower rack was rusted
Opened the box took the rack out and placed it in the dishwasher. Good as new.
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- Customer:
- Charles from MYRTLE BEACH, SC
- Parts Used:
- WD28X35779, WD28X28918
- Difficulty Level:
- Very Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Racks were rusted.
Ordered new parts, unpacked the shipping containers, removed old racks and inserted the new ones. piece of cake. Perfect fit and prompt service.
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- Customer:
- ANNE from LAKE PLACID, FL
- Parts Used:
- WD28X28918
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Original lower rack rusted
Pulled out old rack and replaced with new rack.
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