All Installation Instructions for General Electric Dishwasher 4071520

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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Replace the middle flatware basket

So easy, even I was able to do it. Slide tabs back on defective basket and remove both sides, then slide the tabs onto new basket and place in dishwasher. All Done!

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Basket Assembly Silverware

Marc from Brambleton, VA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins

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Leaking at the valve

Just like the video and replaced it

Parts Used:

Water Inlet Valve

Brian from DERRY, PA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set

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Would only drain intermittenly

Thought it might be check flapper valve on drain pump, so I replaced fairly easily, per instructions. When doing, I noticed the attached relay wires were not secure. When it was on the drain cycle one of the relay wires vibrated badly and loosened the connection enough to only work occasionaly. Would like to put new relay on the pump but they do not sell separately from the pump. (one assembly). I resecured connection and will wait till relay gives out and buy new assembly, but for now it's working perfectly!

Parts Used:

Check Valve Flapper

C. from Lexington, KY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, 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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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

ARTHUR from OAK PARK, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Difficult
Total Repair Time:
More than 2 hours
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers

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No water in

Pulled washer out. Found water inlet valve in lower left. Shut off power and water. Replaced valve with new.

Parts Used:

Water Inlet Valve

Everett from FREDERICKSBRG, VA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers

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wouldn't drain

Removed the dishwasher to get at the defective parts and removed,than replaced the two check valves and reassemble.

Parts Used:

Check Valve Flapper

JOHN D. from GOSHEN, IN
Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
1- 2 hours
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)

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Bottom door seal had crumbled with age

Removed inside of door, slide bottom seal on and put inside door back on. Job done!

Parts Used:

Short Bottom Door Seal

Dorothy from LAKE WALES, FL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Heat shield on lower spray arm came loose and blocked spray arm from turning

Followed instructions on how-to video on website on how to remove and replace lower spray arm.

Parts Used:

Lower Spray Arm - Gray

Jack D from CLEBURNE, TX
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Holes in old dishwasher basket

The replacement dishwasher basket easily fit in my dishwasher. Easy to order. Quick delivery. Highly recommended.

Parts Used:

Dishwasher Basket Assembly Silverware

James from FAIRFIELD, CT
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Hinge arm link wore out

Used Phillips screwdriver to undo brackets that keep dishwasher in place. Pulled out dishwasher from underneath the counter. Placed hinge arm in spring, hooked spring onto clip, placed hinge arm in clip. Put back dishwasher under the counter and screwed in place. Took all of 15 minutes. Saved 185.00 for service call.

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