All Installation Instructions for General Electric Dishwasher 402061

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.

Parts Used:

Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap

KEVIN from MACKINAW, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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the lower rack wheels had fallen off and melted

The best money I've spent on a repair. Easy. The lower rack now rolls in and out smoothly.

Parts Used:

Single Lower Wheel Stud/Axle

Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack

Alfred from Mashpee, MA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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some wheels had broken, was really hard to move rack in and out.

I am NOT handy, but my husband was gone when the wheels and stud/axles came. I was able to replace all of them in about ten minutes with no tools. Easy and no more frustrations!!!!!

Parts Used:

Single Lower Wheel Stud/Axle

Lower Rack Wheel Kit - 8 Pack

Kimberly from Durango, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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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!

Parts Used:

Complete Lower Service Rack Assembly

Jim from Palatka, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Old soap dispensor latch would not hold

Turned off the power at the main box. Removed the six phillips screws and two bottom hex screws holding the front panel. Removed the two solenoid wires on the old dispenser (Label wire polarity). Removed the eight screws holding the old soap dispensor and took it out. Cleaned the area around the hole. Laid down a bead of silicon caulk around the hole edges. Placed the new dispenser in the hole and replaced the eight screws (do not over tighten). Replaced the two wires on the dispenser solenoid (check polarity). Replaced the front cover (Do not over tighten. Turned on the power and job complete.

Parts Used:

Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap

Kenneth from Dublin, OH
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Cap had broken off the top rack, it kept sliding down

I just had to play around with it to attach the new cap without breaking it.....never did this before but eureka! it worked.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Rack Slide End Cap

Cindy from Davidson, NC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins

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The top drawer of the dishwasher would extend past the support rails.

The top right rail, facing the dishwasher, has a self lock tab. Using pliers, straighten the lock tab, insert the cap and then restore the lock tab to it's original position.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Rack Slide End Cap

Daryll from Newville, PA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Broken axle which hold wheel on lower rack

Easy install, snap in new axle and put wheel on stud. Be sure to check all wheels for any replacement due to heat melting wheels on rack.

Parts Used:

Single Lower Wheel Stud/Axle

Robert from WALNUT CREEK, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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rack slide end cap broke

Slide it into the arm until you hear it snap

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Rack Slide End Cap

john from SOUTHPORT, NC
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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old wheels kept falling off

Took stud out of old wheel, put new stud in. It was that easy!

Parts Used:

Single Lower Wheel Stud/Axle

Faye from E STROUDSBURG, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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its wasn't latching so the dishwasher wouldn't work unless i held the door in the whole time

I called your tech and she sent me a awesome video that made it so easy to fix on my own

Parts Used:

Door Latch

Michele from NEOLA, UT
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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The door on dishwasher soap dispenser broke.

Repaired the soap dispenser.

Parts Used:

Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap

Eric from SIMPSONVILLE, SC
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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Roller Broken on dishwasher

Popped out Old Roller, put in new one, pushing it together with a pair of pliers.

My only regret is that i didn't check the other side of the dishwasher... the other roller was broken also, and now i have to pay 5.95 shipping & handling for a .29 cent item

Check all your rollers before you buy just one!!!!!

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Dishrack Rollers and Axles

Sean from Cicero, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers

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Detergent dispenser did not work

Followed the instruction video on your website. It was accurate and valid. The repair should have taken 15 mins., instead one of the screws holding the dispenser was frozen. Tried DW-40, and liquid wrench. Neither worked because the screw was in plastic.Finally got out the Dremel and cutting wheels. Had to cut away enough of the unit until I could get at the screw (it was the center bottom one). Sliced through some more of the housing, then cut a notch in the screw head deep enough so I could apply enough pressure with a flat blade screwdriver to open it. After that things went as smoothly as could be expected.A bad design and cheap materials.

Parts Used:

Detergent Dispenser with Rinse Cap