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DB400A1 Frigidaire Dishwasher - Instructions

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Plastic bolt strips
This dishwasher has a plastic bolt that holds the actuator on. The action loosens the bolt and it wobbles and eventually comes off. After enough attempts the bolt will strip and need to be replaced. I took some 3M loctite this time to hold it in place. It is 24 years old, but still kicking
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Spray Arm Bolt
  • Steve A. from Lake Mary, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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Broken door spring
I only had one break, but bought both to replace. I don't agree with those that say you have to slide the dishwasher out to repair. I simply removed the lower kick plate, and replace the springs in no time. Very easy as was ordering the parts. I will return here for all my appliance parts in the future. Hope I don't actually need any.
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Single Door Spring
  • Tony De from Snohomish, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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upper dishrack would not stay in place
Ordered the new roller assembly and in no time the upper rack was back together, up and running. Now to see about replacing the other two rollers and the side rails as they are showing wear and tear.

Thanks for the quick ship.
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Upper Wheel And Bushing Assembly (Black)
  • Nancy from Ocean Park, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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(leaking) heater element nuts cracked under dishwasher
power off, take off kickplate, unplug 2 wires and unscrew broken nuts, put new nuts on, plug wires back in,(run dishwasher one cycle to make sure no leaks) put kickplate back on, power on.
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Heating Element Brass Nut
  • Matt from Salisbury, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Broken heating element brass nut
Ditto the other comments. Easy, great savings. Perfect. Thank you!
Parts Used:
Heating Element Brass Nut
  • William E from High Point, NC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Dishwasher leaking at the door
Pulled the old gasket ou, cleaned the groove with a cloth. Then pushed the new one in, starting at the bottom. The curvatures are clearly marked, no guesswork.
Parts Used:
Door Gasket
  • Juergen from Shelbyville, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dishwasher leaking from underneath unit
Spotted the source of the leak at the first heating element under the dishwasher. Removed the brass mounting nut and it was cracked. Replaced with new part from PartSelect.com and the leak was fixed. Apparently the heating element gets so hot it tends to crack the mounting nuts, which results in a leak. Delivery time for part said 3-5 days - mine arrived one day after ordered!
Parts Used:
Heating Element Brass Nut
  • Keith from Meansville, GA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Wrench set
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Tub Wheels were worn & broken
Got the parts in a DAY! Wheels were broken and worn causing top tray to slip off runners- new wheels were easy to put in-used the screwsfrom the old ones and banged out the job in about 20 minutes, including letting my son help. Thanks Partselect, you've hooked a new DIY'er (my son)
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ROLLER TUB Gray
  • James from Hyde Park, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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My dishwasher was leaking from and electrical connection at the heating element
There was an excellent "how to" video on the internet which also pointed me to the part I needed. I did not even remove the dishwasher as recommended. I removed the lower kick plate, removed the power connector at the leaking input, removed the bad nut and installed the new nut.
Parts Used:
Heating Element Brass Nut
  • Kevin from Old Orchard Beach, ME
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench set
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rubber part on end of arm came off and melted
took out the top rack. removed the spray arm put the new one in place. put the rack back in place.
Parts Used:
SCREW
  • Sherry from Smiths Grove, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Brass Nut Cracked - Water Leaks O Floor
I removed the 2 screws that hold the dishwasher in place. Slide out the unit just far enough to access the brass nuts on the heating element. Pulled off the wire, and replaced the broken nut with the new nut. Replaced the wire, slide the unit back into place and reattached the 2 under counter screws. Done!!!
Parts Used:
Heating Element Brass Nut
  • Robert from Oak Harbor, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers, Wrench set
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