All Installation Instructions for Magic Chef Dishwasher DU5J-CAN

OUR 9 YR. OLD EMPTIED THE DISHWASHER BUT THE CENTER SPRAY WAS UP AND SHE BROKE THE LOWER SUPPORT ARM.

USED A STAR SCREWDRIVER TO REMOVE THE LOWER SCREEN THEN REMOVED THE SUPPORT NUT BY HAND REPLACED THE LOWER SPRAY ARM & SCREEN WORK BETTER THAN EVER.THE ONLY NEGATIVE WAS THE PART TOOK 10 DAYS TO ARRIVE .

Parts Used:

Spray Arm Support Nut

Lower Spray Arm Support

Gabe from WENONAH, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set

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Broken Door Spring Linkage

Turned off the water. Disconnected the water supply line. Extracted 2 screws holding the dishwasher. Pulled out the dishwasher. Changed out the nylon spring link. Pushed the dishwasher back into place. Reattached the water line. Turned the water back on.

Spring linkage and postage about $15.00.
Savings on service call and parts about $175.00. What a deal. Thank you PartSelect.

Parts Used:

Door Spring Linkage

Lester L from Edmond, OK
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set

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Threaded section had cracked

I took off the pump cover, removed the broken part. The support was broken at the threaded area so I needed to remove both pieces. Then I just used the diagram to see how all the pieces fit back together. I always take a picture too just in case I don't remember how it should go back.

Super easy repair.

Parts Used:

Lower Spray Arm Support

Janice from Melbourne, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers

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Spring assist on door failed,

Removed front access panel
Disconnected water supply
Pulled dishwasher out approximately 1 foot to gain access to spring linkage
Connected new spring linkage to spring, connected other end of spring linkage to door
Tested operation of door
Slid dishwasher back into place, reconnected water supply and front access panel

Parts Used:

Door Spring Linkage

Robert from Flushing, MI
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench set

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Upper keep falling off on washing.

All by hand work, less than 5 minutes of work. Only one part to unscrew remove the spray arm. Then replace it and put screw back on.

Parts Used:

Upper Spray Arm

Merle from Lowell, MI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Water leak from the lower area of the door opening

The repair went great. Very simple process to remove the old gasket and just press the new one in by hand. Total time to repair was 3 minutes. This was a very easy process, only needed to use a screw driver and my fingers to do it. The water leak was over. Anyone can do this repair. Don't think about getting a new dishwasher, or a plumber, as this is a very
simple repair that will easily do the fix!

Parts Used:

Door Gasket

Robert from Westminster, CO
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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The lower support broke at the spray arm mounting point.

Simply unscrew the retainer screw for the lower support. Disassemble the arm spray assembly. Then reinstall in reverse order.

Parts Used:

Lower Spray Arm Support

Christopher from LA GRANGE, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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door gasket leak

just pulled out old gasket
pushed in new one

Parts Used:

Door Gasket

William from Lake Zurich, IL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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Wheel axle had broke and the wheel was not connected.

Actually following the online video is the way to go.

Parts Used:

White Dishrack Roller

Jeff from BURLINGTON, WI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins

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It was leaking out of the front door of the dishwasher

Pride old gasket out with screw driver easily removed it cleaned where the gasket was with mild detergent and easily installed new gasket

Parts Used:

Door Gasket

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

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Dishwasher was overfilling

Remove lower cover, 4 Phillips screws. Remove bracket with float switch, two hex head screws in the rear. After removal pull switch wires, two in plastic housings. Remove float switch, one small Phillips head screw. Remove float switch lever, one Phillips head screw. Clean the bracket and lever. Replace the lever and lube with silicone. Replace the float switch, (new one) and replace wires. Reinstall install bracket with original hex head screws. Replace lower cover. Done.

Parts Used:

Float Switch

James from AMISSVILLE, VA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set

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Door would not lock when closed

Video on website made the repair easy

Parts Used:

Door Switches and Holder Assembly

Robert from Waukesha, WI
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set

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The plastic linkage that connect the spring to the door broke

The time to hook up the spring was a minute or two. I simply attached the linkage to the door and then attached the spring to the linkage.The extra time in the repair was re-attaching the cover.

Parts Used:

Door Spring Linkage