PDW9980N20SS General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- Christopher from GLEN ALLEN, VA
- Parts Used:
- WD05X10010
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishes were not drying inside the dishwasher after the dishwasher cycle completed
The installation video that is on the website with the part is very helpful & easy to follow. The wires that attach to the heating element & the nuts that hold it in place are actually located a few inches off the ground so I didn't need to tip the machine over to pull them out & unscrew the nuts. All I had to do was unscrew the screws that hold the dishwasher in place under the counter next to the sink, pull it out & was able to reach the wires underneath it.
The actual repair took me less than 30 minutes, I marked it as 30-60 because during the somehow the water line going to the dishwasher had come loose from under the sink (not at the dishwasher) & because of this I had to stop midway to deal with some loose water & tighten things back up. I would recommend following the video, there really isn't much more to add that would be helpful.
The actual repair took me less than 30 minutes, I marked it as 30-60 because during the somehow the water line going to the dishwasher had come loose from under the sink (not at the dishwasher) & because of this I had to stop midway to deal with some loose water & tighten things back up. I would recommend following the video, there really isn't much more to add that would be helpful.
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- Customer:
- Timothy from DURHAM, NC
- Parts Used:
- WD15X10014
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Blocked inlet valve
Removed kick panel and pulled out the unit from cabinet carefully. Turned off water and power. Removed the water feed and used an aluminum pie tin line a low-profile drip pan to catch the extra water and used a scrap towel to clean the dust and extra water spilling out. Used sockets and wrench to remove the old inlet and screwed out the housing to examine the old inlet. No real way to clean it. Honestly, I don’t see a reason for the filter. There’s no way to replace it and it’s not easy to change out anyway. The particles were so small they could have passed through and not harmed the system. A better and more practical place for any filter would be just in front of the inlet that could just pop in every 2-3 years as needed preventatively in 5 minutes. Anyway, I reassembled and tested. Water flow was great. I think it cleans better too because the hot water fills the plastic reservoir faster and stays hot to clean more effectively.
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- Customer:
- Chris from Medina, MN
- Parts Used:
- WD35X21041, WD35X21041
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Original wheels kept falling off, rack would go off track and it drove me crazy
Simple, took five minutes, no tools, problem solved.
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- Customer:
- Jean from White Plains, NY
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10122
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
missing cap
I placed the missing cap into the dispenser.
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- Customer:
- Michelle from Spokane Valley, WA
- Parts Used:
- WD35X21041, WD35X21041
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The plastic wheels kept falling off the bottom rack of the dishwasher
The old wheels and attachment brackets were easily removed since they were always falling off. I ordered all new brackets and wheels, but it turns out I didn't need new wheels. If your original wheels are in good condition, they are the same size as the new ones and fit the new brackets. The new attachment brackets are built differently than the ones that came with the dishwasher, but (a good thing considering the originals only lasted 1 1/2 years). The new brackets and wheels snapped together and snapped into place on the dishwasher in minutes--no tools were needed. It took longer to cut the parts out of the packaging than to install them. The bottom rack now rolls out like it did when it was brand new. Definitely worth the few dollars in parts.
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- Customer:
- tim from prior lake, MN
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10163
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The soap dispenser would not close.
This was simple. I took the door apart with a portable screw driver. Then I detached the wires and unscrewed the old module and replaced it. I then put the door back together, loaded the dishwasher and it cleaned my dishes. Even for this `old dog' it was easy.
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- Customer:
- Paul from Oakland, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WD35X21036
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
worn wheels on upper rack
parts were easy to find and the repair was a breeze. Thanks for your help.
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- Customer:
- sean from oakland gardenns, NY
- Parts Used:
- WD35X21041
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
clips on wheeles were broken
replaced clips that were much better made.
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- Customer:
- Michelle from Carlisle, PA
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10163
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Detergent cap would not stay closed
After removing the screws, the front of the dishwasher easily came off. I put 2 screws back in to hold the control panel in place. I did not want that to dangle while replacing the part. The part came off easily after removing the screws. Everything went together easy.
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- Customer:
- KEVIN from MACKINAW, IL
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10163
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
The detergent dispenser latch was broken
The repair was easy. Removed all the screws from the inside door panel, approx. 11. Watch out for that last screw as there isn't anything else holding the outside panel, inside panel and control panel together other than those screws. I then unplugged the old dispenser backed out another 6 screws and replaced the old dispenser with the new one. Put it all back together within about a half hour.
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- Customer:
- Jim from Palatka, FL
- Parts Used:
- WD28X25960
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Old rack was rusted out and missing most of the wheels.
Easiest repair ever. My new rack arrived in three days, opened the box and slid it in. Better quality than the original. Excellent service!
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- Customer:
- Eric from Raleigh, NC
- Parts Used:
- WD35X21041
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
wheel fel off bottom tray
but axle on new wheen and put axle on tray
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- Customer:
- Thomas from TAMPA, FL
- Parts Used:
- WD35X21041
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Old rollers broken
No instructions. At first thought I needed instructions. A minute later I was attaching the new rollers. Simple and easy. Took less than 15 minutes. Would recommend these rollers.
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- Customer:
- Von from SanBernardino, CA
- Parts Used:
- WD35X21041, WD28X24469
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
all 8 wheels broken from lower rack & basket broken
went to sears and was told axles not available ! after they sold my wife all 8 wheels in two diffrent colors. started looking on line found your web site I entered my model number. In a matter of minutes I found the parts checked stock ordered them and recived conformation.
prices and shiping are fair. ordered recived and installed parts in 4 days WOW ! wished all purchases went this smooth.
Von Neal
prices and shiping are fair. ordered recived and installed parts in 4 days WOW ! wished all purchases went this smooth.
Von Neal
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- Customer:
- Virginia from Princeton, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WD35X21041
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The axxle for the wheels were worn out causing wheel to rotate inward and the tray to be to low in the dishwasher.
Simply pull out the old axle and snap in the new one. It is simple. Also the replacement axels were MUCH better quality than the originals. The bottom tray now slides in and out very easily. Note, if you have this problem, you do not need to replace the wheel, just the axle.
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