GSD4122Z05BB General Electric Dishwasher - Instructions
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- Customer:
- John from Deep River, CT
- Parts Used:
- WD26X10013
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
The old pump for this 21 year old dishwasher was leaking. Reviewing the cost of a new dishwasher at the big box stores convinced me replacing the part would be much less money.
I had hoped to be able to do the entire replacement at the floor level through the front panel without moving the dishwasher out of the cabinet. That turned out to be impossible because two of the machine screws holding in the old pump rusted and would not budge.
I did however manage to do the replacement by moving the dishwasher only 16 to 18" out of the cabinet so that I could work on more than one side. A word of advice: Once the pump is disconnected get it out of the house as soon as possible. It will continue to leak on your floor otherwise. No point in getting your pants, shirt and tools all wet.
The best part of this replacement came when I buttoned the whole thing back-up and ran it. This new pump was significantly less noisy than the old one making it possible to stay in the kitchen and actually have a conversation with someone. (My dog no longer leaves either.)
Would I do it again....you bet!
I did however manage to do the replacement by moving the dishwasher only 16 to 18" out of the cabinet so that I could work on more than one side. A word of advice: Once the pump is disconnected get it out of the house as soon as possible. It will continue to leak on your floor otherwise. No point in getting your pants, shirt and tools all wet.
The best part of this replacement came when I buttoned the whole thing back-up and ran it. This new pump was significantly less noisy than the old one making it possible to stay in the kitchen and actually have a conversation with someone. (My dog no longer leaves either.)
Would I do it again....you bet!
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- Customer:
- James from Atlanta, GA
- Parts Used:
- WD22X10008
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
The Spray Arm's Tower Was Broken Off
Unscrewed the old spray arm (I needed pliers but you may not need them)and screwed on the new spray arm.
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- Customer:
- Judy from Salem, OR
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10284
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Replace rinse aid fill cap
Opened the package and screwed in the new rinse aid fill cap. No problems. It fit and works just fine.
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- Customer:
- Jeff from Castle Rock, CO
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10100
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Control panel inoperable
I only had to remove the inside door panel then the bad control panel , a total of 10 screws, and then plug in the 3 harnesss wires. FIred it up and worked like a champ!
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- Customer:
- Jeremy from Hailey, ID
- Parts Used:
- WD24X10014
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Socket set
Stinky Dishwasher
I pulled the dishwasher out and detached the drain hose. I attached the new drain hose after cleaning out the connection to the garbage disposal.
Now my dishwasher doesn't stink anymore!
Now my dishwasher doesn't stink anymore!
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- Customer:
- Guorong from Novi, MI
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10060
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Water stays in the bottom because the solenoid burned out.
It is pretty easy to replace the parts because the new and old parts are identical. I unplugged wire connection, removed the two screws and one small metal piece that fixes the plastic moving part, then put back with new parts.
A little bit extra time may needed due to small space in that location, also the small or flexable screw driver is needed.
A little bit extra time may needed due to small space in that location, also the small or flexable screw driver is needed.
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- Customer:
- Erik from Rockford, MI
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10268
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
Leaking from pump housing
Heard a noise in our dishwasher and ended up taking the entire pump and housing out and found a small sucker stick in the impeller along with a bunch of string and other material that needed to be cleaned out. Also found that the housing was leaking at the shaft that goes to the solenoid and dripping on the solenoid and had rusted the metal plunger that goes into the solenoid. Bought the housing and solenoid unit. 1 screw (bottom one) on the housing was rusted becaue of the water. Had to hacksaw the housing and then had to drill out that screw. Also, the pump housing screen is left hand thread and is tough to get out. Had to hacksaw that too. Be careful of the orientation of the metal ring in the impeller area. I did that backwards the first time and the motor would not move. Also, the electrical connector to the motor appears to be polarized so it can only go on 1 way-notice before you take it out. Be sure to screw the solenoid bracket back on tight and notice the spring orientation before you remove-the new one was different than the old. Bottom line is that it works fine, and for $40, it's fixed, rather than spending $800 for a new one.
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- Customer:
- Oria from Scottsdale, AZ
- Parts Used:
- WD28X31819
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
rust
Just took the old rusty rack out and put the new one in its place.
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- Customer:
- Michael from McDonough, GA
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10268
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Dishwasher tub would not drain
Pulled unit out from counter (never had dishwasher issues before) to see if there was anything obvious with wiring or anything. Noticed that some little piece on the bottom looked to have melted (later discovered to be the drain solenoid). Removed the obviously defective part and looked it up on line. Found the name of it on Part Select's website then started shopping for best price. Came back to Part Select because the price was the cheapest I could find. Two - Three days later received part and put it back on and had the dishwasher back in place and in use within about 10-15 minutes. Marking my first ever dishwasher repair. :)
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- Customer:
- Maurice from Caldwell, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10018
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Dishwasher would not start
Research the problem on the internet .People suggestion was to replace the sequence switch . If this does not work replace the mother board .The sequence switch was replaced and fixed the problem .
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- Customer:
- Jeffery from Sparks, NV
- Parts Used:
- WD26X10013
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Dishwasher wouldn't drain
Once the new motor and pump kit arrived. I removed the dishwasher, turned it upside down and replaced the motor and pump with the new one per the directions. Difficulty came in feeding the electrical wire/plug back through the cabinets. Once done, turned on the dishwasher, filled the tub, then manually moved the dial to drian. The water still would not drain from the tub. I searched further for the problem. Here it is; Found the air gap tube was plugged with food. Once I removed, cleaned and reinstalled the air gap, the tub drained fast and everything works great. So, I hope you folks put this up in your troubleshooting section for others to check before buying a pump and motor kit. If you had, I would have been able to check out the air gap, clean it out first before spending $140.00 for a pump and motor kit I didn't need. Anyway, lessons learned..Jeff
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- Customer:
- Catherine from South Hadley, MA
- Parts Used:
- WD28X31819
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Lower dishrack getting rusty in spots
Just lift out the old dishrack and put in the new. Very easy and straightforward. Easy to order, unit came assembled. Happy customer.
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- Customer:
- Russell from Columbia, SC
- Parts Used:
- WD12X10284
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
threads broke on rinse aid fill cap
Replaced with a new rinse aid fill cap.
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- Customer:
- gary from Farmington, NM
- Parts Used:
- WD21X10268
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
dishwasher would not drain
replaced solenoid. worked properly after repair
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- Customer:
- Elizabeth from Westfield, IN
- Parts Used:
- WD24X10018
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
dishwasher wouldn't drain all the way
Removed 4 screws, took off basket covering, put new part in one turn, then replaced covering. Plumber had come out, I watched what he did, he had to order part and come back. I asked how much he didn't know but said cheaper than buying a new dishwasher. When he left I started calling around about the little plastic part that I needed. Part was $15.50. They called and said it would be $110.00. Needless to say I called them out and ordered the part myself and put it in. Took me like 6 minutes and cost $21.69. I was so mad about this situation that I even got my service call money back that I had already paid.
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