FDPC4221AW0A Frigidaire Dishwasher - Instructions
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Edge metal broke away from the melted tabs
The original lower spray arm had one end break loose the metal retainer end. I used a temporary small hose clamp to fix as I waited for the new lower arm to arrive.
The design is very easy.... pull up on the OLD and then just push DOWN on the new arm into the bottom.
The design is very easy.... pull up on the OLD and then just push DOWN on the new arm into the bottom.
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Philip from FREEHOLD, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Dishwasher was leaking at the front, just below the door
I measured the length of the gasket, using the old one to measure the length. Cut it to that length and installed it. VERY SIMPLE TO DO! But it didn't stop my leak--turns out there was a small leak in the bottom of the tub that was easily fixed with some silicone. The dishwasher's like new now!
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Jim from Woodburn, OR
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Replace filter in dishwasher
Watching a YouTube video that was attached to an email, I was able to install my new dishwasher filter in no time without any tools. Thank you.
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Gary from NEW KENSINGTN, PA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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The lower dishwasher arm was a replacement for the previous one.
I removed the bottom drawer and glass trap in order to remove the old melted down washer arm. Once those parts were removed I was able to easily secure the new replacement be ensuring that it was turned enough and fit down securely (side note, if you don't hear the arm click or snap into place, it isn't secure). The part works just fine, but sadly I think I have another problem with my washer, but I will figure it out.
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LaSonya from GREENVILLE, MS
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Was not draining. Found blockage, tiny pc of plastic. Put it back together wrong pcs melted on heating element
So purchased new arm, trap and lower arm support and put in together correctly. Easy peasy all the parts snapped in place using no tools. I'm a 70 yr old gramma and no problem. Just wish I put it back together correctly the first time and saved myself the money. Never know what you can do until you try. Parts came super fast too.
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Sue from HARRISBURG, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Leaking underneath dishwasher
My dishwasher started leaking at the beginning of the summer. We didn't know what to do, but didn't want to call an appliance repairman. Towards fall, a friend came over and pulled it out and found the heating element brass nut which was broken. We put it back in and washed dishes the old-fashioned way for another 3 months after that. I asked at my local hardware store for the part, and thought about trying one of those big-box do-it-yourself stores but never got around to it. Finally after getting sick and tired of doing all the dishes in the house by hand, I found your site, and the part I needed and ordered two (just-in-case). A few days later, we got the part, I pulled the dishwasher out again, screwed on the new nut by hand and put it back into place. We're in business!
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Lora from Shelter Island Heights, NY
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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missing bottom spray arm
I used the PartSelect repair video online to show me how to fix the dishwasher. I needed a spray arm and support. Excellent video made the repair quick and easy.
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Ashley from Normal, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Wouldn't fix it
The part wasn't correct and I have to pay postage back which is nearly as much as the part so it's stupid for me to spend more money on a part that want work I want order from your store again.
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Carolyn from STILWELL, OK
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Difficulty Level:Very Difficult
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Total Repair Time:More than 2 hours
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The top rack wouldn't stay in the track in the back on the right side.
I watched the video on the website on how to remove the top rack, and installed the new wheel and bushing. Simplest fix I ever did.
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Anthony from SPRING HILL, FL
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Top rack wheels on rack got eat up from dishwasher pods. Cheap made junk made in mexico. make nothing good no more.
Looseing up rack wheeles took out keepers slid in new rack put in keepers and tighten wheel nuts make sure there tight thats it easy a baby can do it.
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william from spring, TX
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Gasket leak
First I pulled out the old gasket and replaced with the new one. The new one is too long on purpose but only had to be trimmed a little for a perfect fit. Very easy and now no leaks.
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William from Sacramento, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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strike was broken
Easy as pie. I tokk the screws out that held the dishwasher to the counter top out. Then removed the screws holding the strike in place, inserted the new one, installed screws and then rescrewed the 2 screws backintothe countertop. Job done. All told 5 minutes.
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Ronald from Water Mill, NY
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Stem assembly was broken.
I removed the three screws that held the stem assembly in place, removed the old stem assembly and replaced it with the new one. Replaced the screws and began using the dishwasher again.
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Larry from Fort Huachuca, AZ
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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No problems encountered
There were 4 zip ties holding old silverware basket on to bottom rack snip them, remove basket install new basket with zip ties both ends 2 more in middle about 1-2” apart. Try to install ties about 1/2 way up on basket so it doesn’t get top heavy.
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Calvin from LOVINGTON, NM
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Spray arm melted
It was a snap. Just pulled the spray arm out, un-snapped it from its holder, snapped the new one in and inserted it back into the dishwasher. Saved $$$ doing it myself.
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Douglas from Highland, IL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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